{"id":28527,"date":"2025-08-29T06:13:36","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T10:13:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/?p=28527"},"modified":"2025-08-29T06:20:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T10:20:15","slug":"starfires-battle-braves-deep-into-night-but-bellmont-prevails-in-marathon-contest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/29\/starfires-battle-braves-deep-into-night-but-bellmont-prevails-in-marathon-contest\/","title":{"rendered":"Starfires battle Braves deep into night, but Bellmont prevails in marathon contest"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>DANE FUELLING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>WZBD.com<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thursday night&#8217;s showdown between two of the very best volleyball teams in the area started with a battle of the freshmen at 5 p.m. and almost five hours later the Bellmont Braves were finally able to celebrate by taking the JV match in straight sets and the varsity contest in a thrilling display of fun volleyball, beating the South Adams Starfires 25-17, 30-28, 23-25, 25-14.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/28augBell3SA1VBallWrap.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>WZBD&#8217;s Rex Brewer wraps up a victory for the Bellmont Braves over rival South Adams Thursday night. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"361\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image1-1.jpeg?resize=640%2C361&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image1-1.jpeg?resize=1024%2C577&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image1-1.jpeg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image1-1.jpeg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image1-1.jpeg?resize=1536%2C865&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image1-1.jpeg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image1-1.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image1-1.jpeg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The Bellmont Braves rally together in front of the students section during Thursday&#8217;s match against South Adams. (Photo by Rex Brewer)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bellmont fed the ball consistently to their ace, MaryKate Scheumann, who took 62 attempts across the four sets, and she delivered with a game-high 29 kills against jus five errors to lead the Braves to a meaningful win ahead of another trip to Yorktown this weekend for top-notch big-school competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/saunderstheaterproperties.com\/van-wert-cinema\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"233\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Aug29th2025.jpg?resize=640%2C233&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Aug29th2025.jpg?resize=1024%2C373&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Aug29th2025.jpg?resize=300%2C109&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Aug29th2025.jpg?resize=768%2C280&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Aug29th2025.jpg?w=1099&amp;ssl=1 1099w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/28augMKSkillThenSetPt1.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>MaryKate Scheumann wins set one for the Braves. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/sponsors-needed.jpg?resize=640%2C360&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21955\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/sponsors-needed-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, 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class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.npbookstore.com\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"76\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/NextPageBookstore-1.jpg?resize=640%2C76&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/NextPageBookstore-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C121&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/NextPageBookstore-1-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C35&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/NextPageBookstore-1-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C91&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/NextPageBookstore-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C182&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/NextPageBookstore-1-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C242&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/NextPageBookstore-1-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/NextPageBookstore-1-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/28augNotWithABangBut.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Bellmont wins the match in anticlimactic fashion in the fourth set. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the JV matchup, Bellmont came back and scored a victory with a climactic victory in the second set 25-23 that set the tone for the varsity as the crowd had ample time to get pumped for a great contest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"361\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image4.jpeg?resize=640%2C361&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image4.jpeg?resize=1024%2C577&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image4.jpeg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image4.jpeg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image4.jpeg?resize=1536%2C865&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image4.jpeg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image4.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image4.jpeg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Gracie Riggs looks to coach Craig Krull for instructions during the third set Thursday. (Photo by Rex Brewer)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Head coach Craig Krull went slightly deeper into his lineup in the four-set thriller, with junior Ashlynn Baumann playing three sets and scoring three kills and both Kaylee Kolter (5 kills) and Katie Reinhart (6) playing a bigger role than normal for the home team. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/secureselfstor.com\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Secure-self-Stor-sponsor-1-1.jpg?resize=500%2C358&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Secure-self-Stor-sponsor-1-1.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Secure-self-Stor-sponsor-1-1.jpg?resize=300%2C215&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For South Adams, it was Reagan Bollenbacher leading the way with 13 kills and 25 digs. Avery Brown added 12 points of her own and the Stars leader in kills on the night was Reece Beitler with 15. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/28augSAwinsSet3.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The Starfires force a fourth set Thursday night. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Both teams rotated setting duties, with Lilly Selking and Gracie Riggs each with a couple dozen assists, while the Stars had 27 from Reagan Beitler and 22 from Laney Trausch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"361\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image3.jpeg?resize=640%2C361&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image3.jpeg?resize=1024%2C577&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image3.jpeg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image3.jpeg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image3.jpeg?resize=1536%2C865&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image3.jpeg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image3.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image3.jpeg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The South Adams Starfires await a serve during their match with Bellmont Thursday night. (Photo by Rex Brewer)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Starfires stayed in the match early with a good service game, playing the first two sets without making a service error. Reece Beitler and GinaMarie Summersett each had a pair of aces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/SAhighlightsFromSet2.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Highlights from a wild second set in the varsity contest during our broadcast on 92.7 FM.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TwoBrothersBarandRestaurant\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2-brothers.jpg?resize=480%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-83\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2-brothers.jpg?w=480&amp;ssl=1 480w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2-brothers.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2-brothers.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/28augBellWinsSet2.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Bellmont wins set #2 30-28. <\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Braves head into Saturday at Yorktown with confidence after prevailing against their county rivals. They&#8217;ll take on four top-notch teams in best-of-three formats: Westfield, Crown Point, McCutcheon and Zionsville. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"317\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/voglewedeplumbing.jpg?resize=640%2C317&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/voglewedeplumbing.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/voglewedeplumbing.jpg?resize=300%2C149&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/voglewedeplumbing.jpg?resize=768%2C380&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>South Adams will take the holiday weekend off from competition before preparing for a week that will see them all three Wells County schools in succession of the course of eight days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"361\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image5.jpeg?resize=640%2C361&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image5.jpeg?resize=1024%2C577&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image5.jpeg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image5.jpeg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image5.jpeg?resize=1536%2C865&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image5.jpeg?w=2048&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image5.jpeg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image5.jpeg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Head coach Ashley Buckingham instructs her team during a time out Thursday. 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