Martin’s return sparks Belle Vernon over TJ
JEFFERSON HILLS — Quinton Martin opened the scoring by returning a punt 97 yards for a touchdown and Belle Vernon never trailed in handing Thomas Jefferson a 21-7 loss in a non-conference matchup Friday.
The Leopards (2-2), snapped a two-game losing streak by forging a 21-0 lead. Jake Gedekoh had a 14-yard TD run in the first quarter that gave the Leopards a 14-0 lead and caught a 50-yard scoring pass from Braden Laux in the third quarter.
Thomas Jefferson’s lone points came in the fourth quarter. Ryan Lawry had a six-yard touchdown run.