HRs jumpstart Leps past Franklin Regional

Belle Vernon pitcher Talia Ross delivers to the plate during the Leopards’ 13-0 Opening Day win over visiting Franklin Regional at James Weir Stadium.

By Liam Belan

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Belle Vernon softball returned to action Friday, not on the softball diamond, but on the turf at James Weir Stadium. It took the Leopards just five innings to get back to their winning ways as they dispatched of visiting Franklin Regional 13-0.

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