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Batavia beats Neuqua Valley for first time

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Shea Thayer of Batavia hits the ball past Stephanie Vas of Neuqua Valley during girls varsity volleyball in Naperville. Batavia won 2-0.

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Shea Stanley of Batavia fires the ball past Allie Clarke and Brenna Dunckel of Neuqua Valley during varsity volleyball in Naperville. Batavia won 2-0.

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Batavia celebrates defeating Neuqua Valley 2-0 during girls varsity volleyball in Naperville.

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Batavia coach Lori Trippi-Payne was so excited she had to pause and catch her breath.She had good reason.Trippi-Payne's Bulldogs beat Neuqua Valley for the first time ever on Thursday in Naperville, 25-22, 25-15, the landmark win also exacting a small measure of revenge for Batavia's Senior Night loss last season.Trippi-Payne was bursting.