LAFAYETTE – Parkview Baptist's journey to a state title began at the end of last season.

The Eagles fell to Hannan, 3-2, in the 2024 Division III semifinals, and in the locker room, Parkview Baptist's team looked back on that year's disappointment.

"This will not happen again," Eagles coach Allison Leake said. "We're going to come back next year and there will be no tears, and if there are, it'll be tears of joy."

The Eagles (34-9) faced St. Michael in an all-Baton Rouge Division III volleyball state title match. Parkview Baptist won 3-1 to earn its second-ever state title and first since 2005.

Parkview Baptist senior middle Jana Thymes was named the most outstanding player for Division III. She racked up 19 kills and eight blocks in the win.

The Eagles opened the match with a 12-5 le

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