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.)

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.

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