BVA’s Bove optimistic as wrestling team moves down to 2A

Belle Vernon Area’s Austin Hoffman and Coulton Manown take part in a recent practice session.

By JEFF OLIVER

MVI Sports

As has been the case for Belle Vernon Area’s wrestling team the past couple of years, numbers will be an issue. However, BVA coach Bob Bove is optimistic his team won’t be giving away as many weights as it did a year ago. And he feels pretty good about the Leopards moving down from 3A to 2A and into a new section.

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