A Providence fan cheers from the stands during the third-place game. | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media
Providence players carry the Class 3A third-place trophy after Saturday’s 2-0 victory over Mattoon in East Peoria. | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media
Providence's Amanda Wilson winds up for a pitch against Mattoon. | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media
Providence's Courtney Pych prepares to catch the ball. | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media
Providence coach Jay Biesterfield gives pitcher Amanda Wilson a hug after the Celtics beat Mattoon 2-0 in the state third-place game. | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media
EAST PEORIA — A trip to Buffalo Wild Wings helped ease the Friday pain. An almost flawless effort resulted in Saturday’s gain. Providence left EastSide Centre with smiles after defeating Mattoon 2-0 to claim the third-place trophy in Class 3A. “It’s not first place, but …
