By Liam Belan
Time and time again, Belle Vernon Area’s defense has made clutch plays, and it happened again Friday in the biggest game of the season. After forcing a turnover on downs with under five minutes remaining to get the ball back with a four-point lead, the Leopards (11-2) had flashbacks to an early-season loss when Quinton Martin fumbled possession away to Central (12-3) with 4:31 left to play. But this time, things went in the Leopards’ favor in a 21-17 PIAA Class 3A semifinal victory over the District 6 champions from Central.
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