{"id":41205,"date":"2026-10-15T10:26:11","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T14:26:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/?p=41205"},"modified":"2026-10-15T10:26:13","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T14:26:13","slug":"regional-title-match-awaits-braves-after-4-0-victory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/15\/regional-title-match-awaits-braves-after-4-0-victory\/","title":{"rendered":"Regional title match awaits Braves after 4-0 victory"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DANE FUELLING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>WZBD.com<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DECATUR &#8211; After a nail-biting, nerve-wracking trio of games in the Woodlan sectional, the Bellmont Braves took a different approach to their regional semifinal Wednesday against the DeKalb Barons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0002-1.jpg?resize=640%2C424&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0002-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0002-1.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0002-1.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0002-1.jpg?resize=1536%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0002-1.jpg?resize=2048%2C1356&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0002-1.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0002-1.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The Bellmont Braves will attempt to win their fourth regional title in the Lee-Skaggs era and their first since 2018 Saturday in Mishawaka. (Photo by Dane Fuelling)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bwspeech.com\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BeyondWords_Logo_Horizontal.jpg?resize=640%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BeyondWords_Logo_Horizontal-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C480&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BeyondWords_Logo_Horizontal-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C141&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BeyondWords_Logo_Horizontal-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C360&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BeyondWords_Logo_Horizontal-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C720&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BeyondWords_Logo_Horizontal-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C960&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BeyondWords_Logo_Horizontal-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BeyondWords_Logo_Horizontal-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two goals in the opening six minutes of play dropped the spirits of the Barons and Bellmont went on to a dominating 4-0 victory with four different goalscorers on a night when leading scorer Oni Krueckeberg did the dirty work, assisting on all three goals that occurred from open play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/BALLthurs2-1.wav\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Rex Brewer and August Fuelling wrap up the victory for the Braves in the regional semifinal.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Honegger Bluffton MR P Kitchen Remodel\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lywWIi9Ef4U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Mr. Planners in Decatur is proud to sponsor sports coverage on WZBD.com!<\/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=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0024.jpg?resize=640%2C424&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0024.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0024.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0024.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0024.jpg?resize=1536%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0024.jpg?resize=2048%2C1356&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0024.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0024.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Oni Krueckeberg had three assists on the night, pestering the DeKalb back line throughout the 80 minutes. (Photo by Dane Fuelling)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The win came just two weeks after the team had defeated DeKalb in Waterloo by a 3-0 score to claim the NE8 title. The Barons needed a shootout win over East Noble in the sectional final to reach Wednesday&#8217;s semifinal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.muddyriverfc.com\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/muddyriver23fall.jpg?resize=640%2C269&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/muddyriver23fall-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C430&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/muddyriver23fall-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/muddyriver23fall-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C323&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/muddyriver23fall-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C645&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/muddyriver23fall-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C860&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/muddyriver23fall-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/muddyriver23fall-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-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0006-1.jpg?resize=640%2C424&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0006-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0006-1.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0006-1.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0006-1.jpg?resize=1536%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0006-1.jpg?resize=2048%2C1356&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0006-1.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0006-1.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Kaitlyn Barton&#8217;s range on free kicks made her a dangerous weapon Wednesday night, especially with the Barons committing ten fouls to the Braves&#8217; three. (Photo by Dane Fuelling)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kaitlyn Barton&#8217;s free kick in the third minute was 35 yards from goal, but the distance meant nothing to the junior and the spectacular score was a sign of things to come. She smashed her attempt between the hands of the DeKalb keeper and the crossbar for the early lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure 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-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0016-1.jpg?resize=640%2C424&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0016-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0016-1.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0016-1.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0016-1.jpg?resize=1536%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0016-1.jpg?resize=2048%2C1356&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0016-1.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0016-1.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Maya Schlemmer and Marianne Bleke work together to direct the Bellmont back in line and maintain the clean sheet. (Photo by Dane Fuelling)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the sixth minute it was another junior, Ella Sovine, who made it 2-0, scoring from a corner kick after a touch by Krueckeberg. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrubletrucks.net\/\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/J.Ruble-Logo.jpg?resize=640%2C493&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14848\" style=\"width:522px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/J.Ruble-Logo-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C788&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/J.Ruble-Logo-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C231&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/J.Ruble-Logo-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C591&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/J.Ruble-Logo-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1183&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/J.Ruble-Logo-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1577&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/J.Ruble-Logo-scaled.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/J.Ruble-Logo-scaled.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bellmont put the game way on 15 minutes with a goal by Lanie French, assisted once again by Krueckeberg. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0005-1.jpg?resize=640%2C424&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0005-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0005-1.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0005-1.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0005-1.jpg?resize=1536%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0005-1.jpg?resize=2048%2C1356&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0005-1.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0005-1.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Members of the DeKalb boys team were on hand to cheer on the girls. At left is DeKalb kicker Dawson Cleverley, who had two made field goals against the Braves last Friday. (Photo by Dane Fuelling)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The large home crowd continued to cheer on the Braves in the second half despite the final result being assured. It was the final opportunity to see the girls play on the home grass in Decatur, with the regional finals and potential semi-state and state games played far from home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sodahouseordering.square.site\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WZBD-Curbside-8.26.png?resize=640%2C427&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WZBD-Curbside-8.26.png?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WZBD-Curbside-8.26.png?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WZBD-Curbside-8.26.png?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WZBD-Curbside-8.26.png?w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/WZBD-Curbside-8.26.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Madyson Snyder finished up the scoring with a goal at 58&#8242;. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0007-1.jpg?resize=640%2C424&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0007-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0007-1.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0007-1.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0007-1.jpg?resize=1536%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0007-1.jpg?resize=2048%2C1356&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0007-1.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0007-1.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Madyson Snyder celebrates with Oni Krueckeberg and Maggie Wilson after scoring the fourth goal. (Photo by Dane Fuelling)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saunderstheaters.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\/05\/Oct10th2026.jpg?resize=640%2C233&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Oct10th2026.jpg?resize=1024%2C373&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Oct10th2026.jpg?resize=300%2C109&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Oct10th2026.jpg?resize=768%2C280&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Oct10th2026.jpg?w=1099&amp;ssl=1 1099w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Braves out-shot the Barons 17 to 3, with Bellmont keeper Marianne Bleke making three saves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0003-1.jpg?resize=640%2C424&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0003-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0003-1.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0003-1.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0003-1.jpg?resize=1536%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0003-1.jpg?resize=2048%2C1356&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0003-1.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0003-1.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Bellmont junior Marianne Bleke has allowed just three goals in the team&#8217;s current ten-match winning streak. (Photo by Dane Fuelling)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bellmont&#8217;s defense was outstanding and did not allow a corner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" data-id=\"41221\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0021-1.jpg?resize=640%2C424&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0021-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0021-1.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0021-1.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0021-1.jpg?resize=1536%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0021-1.jpg?resize=2048%2C1356&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0021-1.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0021-1.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" data-id=\"41223\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0023.jpg?resize=640%2C424&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0023.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0023.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0023.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0023.jpg?resize=1536%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0023.jpg?resize=2048%2C1356&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0023.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0023.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" data-id=\"41222\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0025-1.jpg?resize=640%2C424&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0025-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C678&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0025-1.jpg?resize=300%2C199&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0025-1.jpg?resize=768%2C509&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0025-1.jpg?resize=1536%2C1017&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0025-1.jpg?resize=2048%2C1356&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0025-1.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wzbd.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/DSC_0025-1.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Braves will square off against St. Joseph Saturday with a 2 p.m. kickoff. 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