Photos: Bridgeport Volleyball Advances to State Tournament After Regional Win
By Ben Queen on November 10, 2019 via Connect-Bridgeport.com
Defending Class AA champions – the Lady Indians of Bridgeport High School – captured the Region II volleyball title Saturday at Robert C. Byrd High School.
The Tribe first defeated Clay County in the semifinals – 25-19, 25-9 and 25-15 - thereafter advancing to the finals and taking on the Lady Eagles after they defeated Nicholas County in semifinal play. As they did against Clay County, the Indians won three consecutive sets against RCB. Match scores were 25-21, 25-23 and 25-15.
Both BHS and Region II runner-up RCB advance to the WVSSAC Class AA tournament Nov. 15-16 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center.
Last year, Bridgeport won the school’s first ever Class AA state title. Coach Ali Burton said her athletes are playing strong together and they are excited about a return to Charleston.
Check out photos from both of their games in the gallery below. Photos are by Joey Signorelli.
