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Closing the book

WEXFORD – The range of emotions on Joe Salvino’s face, in his eyes, and in his voice told the story. Tuesday night, the Salvino’s Belle Vernon boys basketball team saw its season, and his legendary coaching career, come to an end in a PIAA Class 4A second-round loss to Sharon, 69-64, ...

Out with a bang

PITTSBURGH – As his team received the WPIAL championship trophy, Belle Vernon boys basketball coach Joe Salvino stood off the side, took a sip of water and watched the celebration unfold. “I love to watch them, because it’s for them,” Salvino said. “I’m just a part of it. I like ...

Belle Vernon survives battle with Avonworth, 57-56

McMURRAY – The emotion in Joe Salvino’s voice, and the tears beginning to form in his eyes, told the story. With six WPIAL championships, a pair of PIAA crowns, and 743 career wins, Salvino will have one last chance at a seventh WPIAL crown after Class 4A top seed Belle Vernon’s ...

Leopards win key section game at Southmoreland, 85-73

Southmoreland's fourth-quarter rally fell short Friday night in an 85-73 loss to visiting Belle Vernon in Section 3-AAAA play. The Scotties (3-3, 14-4) held a 28-21 advantage in the final eight minutes. Belle Vernon (4-2, 9-4) led 21-16 after the first quarter and a slim 35-34 lead at ...