{"id":40005,"date":"2026-09-18T18:36:01","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T22:36:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/?p=40005"},"modified":"2026-09-18T18:36:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T22:36:03","slug":"braves-get-back-on-track-with-ne8-win-over-new-haven","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/18\/braves-get-back-on-track-with-ne8-win-over-new-haven\/","title":{"rendered":"Braves get back on track with NE8 win over New Haven"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It was a straightforward win for the Bellmont Braves in the NE8 opener as the team took a break from their brutal, grueling schedule for an easy three-set win over the visiting New Haven Bulldogs, 25-11, 25-18, 25-16.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: Photos by Kyle Heimann<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Braves’ ridiculous schedule may have many feeling somewhat down about this year’s team and their 5-13 record, but the state’s computer rankings confirm what coach Krull has done. The Braves have the #2 strength-of-schedule rating in the entire state. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Taylor Sutter led the team with ten kills. She also had five digs and even contributed three assists. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Belle Gumbel had six kills on just 13 attempts in the NE8 opener. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gracie Riggs had 15 assists and Emie Krull led the team with 16. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It was two aces apiece for Chevelle Oetting, Brea Shoaf and Averie Coats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Braves will head to Ohio to take on a couple of schools from the Buckeye state – Centerville and Bishop Fenwick – Saturday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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