(11-4-23) For the 3rd year in a row Providence knocked off Bellmont in the IHSAA 3A Volleyball State Championship match.

In the only matchup of the state finals of the No. 1 vs. No. 2 teams, as well as a rematch of last year’s final, second-ranked Providence outlasted the No. 1 Braves, 3-1 (25-19, 31-29, 23-25, 25-21).

Bellmont Coach Craig Krull

“It’s a wonderful experience to get here, but it’s going to take time for us to get over this .”