By Jose Negron
Despite putting together a furious second-half rally to overcome a 10-point halftime deficit, Belle Vernon Area ultimately fell short Tuesday night. The Leopards took the lead midway through the third quarter and held it on a few occasions in the fourth, but Rodney Gallagher III, Keondre DeShields and Laurel Highlands found a way to defend their home court and fend off the visitors for a 69-64 win in Section 3-4A action.
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