Belle Vernon handles Elizabeth Forward, 30-17
Ian Dobbins scored three touchdowns to power Belle Vernon past Elizabeth Forward Friday at home.
Dobbins rushed 14 times for 126 yards for the Leopards (4-5, 4-3).
Elizabeth Forward initially led 7-2 and held a 17-15 lead in the fourth quarter, but the Leopards doubled their points with 15 more in the final quarter.
Matt Albensi led Elizabeth Forward (2-7, 1-6) in passing. He was 3-for-6 for 115 yards and a touchdown.
Cory Urlacher returned an interception for a touchdown in the fourth quarter to help seal the win.
Big Eight Conference
Belle Vernon 30, Elizabeth Forward 17
At Belle Vernon
First Quarter
EF: Anthony Janicki 6 run (John Christofi kick)
BV: Safety
Second Quarter
BV: Ian Dobbins 20 run (kick failed)
EF: Bryce Leach 34 pass from Matt Albensi (Christofi kick)
Third Quarter
BV: Dobbins 40 run (Zach Weight kick)
EF: FG, Christofi 27
Fourth Quarter
BV: Cory Urlacher 16 interception return (Weight kick)
BV: Dobbins 9 run (Jake Burritt pass from Dobbins)