BOZEMAN — Townsend was making a slight push, trying to extend the second match of the Class B championship any way they could Friday at Brick Breeden Fieldhouse.

Shepherd coach Kamber Kelly turned toward the players on her bench and said, “Lock in.”

Maybe it was a needed reminder at that moment, but, truth be told, Kelly’s Fillies have been locked in all season and particularly on Friday.

Shepherd bounced back from its second-round loss on the tournament’s first day on Wednesday and won its next five matches, including three on Friday in back-to-back-to-back fashion to claim the school’s first volleyball state championship.

WATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS: State B volleyball: Shepherd rallies to top Townsend for 1st volleyball title

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