OSSIAN, Ind. (WANE) – Bellmont’s mission of returning to the state finals for a third straight year is still alive after the Braves knocked off 3A No. 3 Angola and No. 4 Benton Central in Saturday’s regional round.
In the regional semifinal match, Bellmont survived a 5-set thriller (25-17, 25-11, 14-25, 24-26, 15-11), avenging a regular season loss to Angola. The Braves quickly recovered and swept Benton Central (25-15, 25-20, 25-17) for a second straight season in the regional title match.
Meanwhile, Blackhawk Christian and Southwood will collide for a second straight season in the Class A semi-state round after both won a regional championship.
Elsewhere, Homestead nearly upset Class 4A No. 1 Hamilton Southeastern before falling in a 5-set match in their regional title game, while Churubusco’s season ended in a heartbreaking 5-set loss to Pioneer.
Class 4A
Munster 2 Crown Point 3
Warsaw 1 La Porte 3
Crown Point 0 La Porte 3
Harrison 0 Hamilton Southeastern 3
Homestead 3 Carroll 0
Hamilton Southeastern 3 Homestead 2
Class 3A
Bellmont 3 Angola 2
Benton Central 3 New Castle 1
Bellmont 3 Benton Central 0
Class 2A
Churubusco 3 Illiana Christian 0
South Central 1 Pioneer 3
Churubusco 2 Pioneer 3
Adams Central 3 Lafayette Central Catholic 1
Madison-Grant 0 Muncie Burris 3
Adams Central 0 Muncie Burris 3
Class A
Blackhawk Christian 3 Marquette Catholic 0
Tri-County 3 Kouts 2
Blackhawk Christian 3 Tri-County 1
Faith Christian 3 Daleville 1
Southwood 3 Blue River Valley 0
Faith Christian 0 Southwood 3
