Bridgeport rallied from down two sets to win a Class AAA Region II semifinal tonight at home against Harrison County rival Robert C. Byrd in five set.
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The Indians fell down 0-2 before the home team rallied to force the decisive fifth set. The Eagles won the first set 25-23 and came back to go up 2-0 by winning the second 25-18.
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The Indians started the road back with a 25-19 win in the third set. The momentum stayed with the Tribe in the fourth set as the match became knotted up following a 25-17.
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In the decisive fifth set, Bridgeport led the duration. The hosts capped the comeback win by a 15-7 score.
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Bridgeport will play for the regional title Wednesday. BHS will face the winner of tonight's second matchup between RCB and Elkins. The match will be at 6 p.m. and if the Indians win, they advance to states. If the Indians lose, it will be a winner-take-all final match immediately after.
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