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New Bedford volleyball player overcomes heart transplant to lead his team into the playoffs

Ken Bell

Story Created: May 28, 2008 at 3:33 PM EST

Story Updated: Jul 12, 2008 at 2:53 AM EST

New Bedford High School senior Jeff Provencher had a heart transplant last October. Doctors said it would be at least six months before he could think about returning to sports.

However, with great determination and courage, Profencher rejoined his volleyball team and is leading them to the South Sectional title match against Newton North.

ABC6 sports was there when Jeff helped the Whalers beat Brockton to advance.

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