Tiverton and North Providence have set the stage for a high-stakes Division III girls volleyball championship match at Rhode Island College’s Murray Center on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. The top-ranked Tiverton Tigers, who remain undefeated with a 19-0 record, secured their berth by sweeping Providence Country Day 3-0 in the semifinals. In the nightcap, No. 10 North Providence Cougars extended their remarkable Cinderella run by defeating third-seeded Villa Novans 3-0, eliminating Woonsocket from the bracket and booking their ticket to the final.
Undefeated Tigers seek fifth crown while Cinderella Cougars aim for first
The matchup pits the dominant Tigers, who are chasing their fifth overall title and first since 2017, against a resilient North Providence squad in just its fifth year as a program. Tiverton has posted a 54-13 mark over the last four seasons, and a victory Sunday would cap a run that rivals their historic late-1990s streak of three consecutive Class B titles. Meanwhile, North Providence has already made history by defeating No. 2 Central in the quarterfinals to reach their first-ever championship game.
Key player Olivia Pereira of Tiverton emphasized the team’s focus on securing the championship, stating, “We’re definitely out to aim for the championship and we’re definitely doing a lot better this year.” The game promises to be a clash between Tiverton’s seasoned dominance and North Providence’s momentum, with the winner claiming the D-III crown in a decisive single match.
Source: Yahoo Sports
