Salvino, Leopards pick up first win

Mike Darnay / For the Mon Valley Independent BVA’s Hunter Ruokonen is fouled by Laurel Highlands’ Deandre Cook during the Leopards’ win over the Mustangs Wednesday.

By JEREMY SELLEW
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It may have taken a little sooner than expected, but the Belle Vernon Area boys basketball team and first-year head coach Joe Salvino were finally able to pick up their first win Wednesday.
Three players hit double figures for the Leopards as they held on for a 68-58 win over visiting Laurel Highlands. BVA (1-5) never trailed in the game.

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