Buffalo Gap volleyball advances to regional final

Buffalo Gap's volleyball team advanced to the Region 1B championship after a successful season. Coach Elizabeth Ashby credited last year's playoff run for motivating her team, noting that despite the tough Shenandoah District, they thrive when playing against teams of their own size. The No. 1-seeded Bison started their region playoff run with a 4-set victory over Rappahannock County on November 2, followed by a 3-set sweep of Surry County on November 5.

Key contributors included Bailey Tribble, who had 18 kills and 11 digs, Avery Wheeler with 24 assists and 8 digs, Rachel Baber with 7 kills and 5 digs, Brailyn Green with 12 digs, and Madison Botkin adding 3 kills and 2 digs. Buffalo Gap will face off against No. 3 Luray for the championship on November 10, having already won the first semifinal against Riverheads 25-19, 25-20, 24-26, 25-13.