In the moments before a match , managers and coaches bring equipment to the bench and begin to make things feel like “ home ” for the next couple of hours . More than just bodies will fill these chairs . Along with them stand the proud , successful tradition of Providence athletics , the hopes , dreams , and expectations of those who have gone before and those who will come after .
As the players walk to the court to begin warming up , the enthusiasm and energy for the match ignites the spirits and the faces of the girls . No matter the opponent , this team proudly represents Providence , the name emblazoned on their jerseys .
But the entire experience is even bigger than just Providence . The team represents their individual families , their particular class at the school , the ideals and philosophy of the coaches and program , and most of all , their faith . When the Providence Volleyball team takes the floor , they represent the best of who they are and what has brought them to this point in time .
“ WE COULDN ’ T HAVE ASKED FOR A BETTER REPRESENTATIVE FOR OUR SCHOOL THAN THIS TEAM OF GIRLS . THEIR SUCCESS COULD NOT HAVE COME AT A BETTER TIME .”
-PROVIDENCE PRINCIPAL STEVE BEYL
Providence Principal Steve Beyl said , “ We couldn ’ t have asked for a better representative for our school than this team of girls . Their success could not have come at a better time .”
NEWS AND TRIBUNE PROVIDENCE PIONEERS | VOLLEYBALL | IHSAA CLASS 3A STATE CHAMPS 2022
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