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Belle Vernon wins first state championship in program history

Belle Vernon wins first state championship in program history The Belle Vernon Leopards made school history Saturday as they claimed the first state title for their district. (Photo Credit: Christopher Horner/ TribLIVE.com.) (Christopher Horner/Tribune Review/TribLIVE.com/Christopher Horner)

The Belle Vernon Leopards made school history Saturday as they claimed the first state title in program history.

The Leopards faced off against Neumann-Goretti in the PIAA 3A championship at Cumberland Valley High School.

Belle Vernon won a tight victory, with the final score sitting at 9-8.

The Leopards forced a fumble at the goal line late, which allowed them to run out the clock and take home the hardware.

Click here for a full recap of the game from our partners at Pittsburgh Sports Now.

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