Semifinal deja vu: Hartman, BVA set for rematch with South Fayette

By JEREMY SELLEW

jsellew@yourmvi.com

Belle Vernon Area coach Matt Humbert had one message for his football team after last week’s quarterfinal win over New Castle.

“Don’t you dare enjoy this one,” he said matter of factly.

Humbert didn’t want to see a level of satisfaction from his team because they’ve worked too long and too hard to get back to where they are.

“We’ve worked our butts off for a year to get back to where we are right now,” he told his team. “We have more work to do.”

Humbert wanted “laser focus” from his team as the third-seeded Leopards (9-1) prepare for a WPIAL 4A semifinal rematch with No. 2 South Fayette tonight at Peters Township. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

“Honestly, that’s exactly what it’s been this week,” Humbert said of his team’s preparation. “We’re locked in. To me, and I may eat my words for this (Friday) night, but the key is going to be to make sure we’re familiar with everything they do.”

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