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25-15 and 25-16 . Bellmont would not make the trip to the championship easy by fighting back 22-25 in the third set . The grit and determination of the Pioneers would not be swayed as they stormed back to take the fourth set and the championship in Pioneer fashion , 25-16 .
“ This was the best day ever ,” said Taylor . “ Six years of frustration melted into a puddle ,” jumped in Grace . They were happy , maybe a bit relieved , and had achieved the most a high school team can achieve . “ We got to have the whole thing . We got to experience it all ,” whispered Taylor .
The road ends here . “ We made it . We proved we can drive under pressure ,” beamed Grace .
PROVIDENCE HEAD COACH TERRY PURICHIA , CENTER , CELEBRATES WITH HER COACHING STAFF
AFTER THE PIONEERS ’ 3-0 STRAIGHT SET VICTORY OVER GREENSBURG IN THE CLASS 3A
CORYDON REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME .
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