By Thomas Grant Jr.
The River Bluff girls’ tennis team is seeking its third state title this Saturday at the Cayce Tennis Center.
The Lady Gators defeated Spartanburg 4-2 in the Class 5A Division I Upper State final Tuesday.
To reach the championship, River Bluff defeated Mauldin (5-1) and archrival Lexington (4-2). It will play Wando at 1 p.m. for the title.
Lady Wildcats fall
in state semifinals
The Lexington High School volleyball team saw its 2024 season come to an end in the Class 5A Division I Upper State final on Monday.
The Lady Wildcats lost in three sets to state power Dorman 25-23, 25-22 and 25-16.
After winning the Region 4-5A title, Lexington opened the playoffs with a 3-0 win over Blythewood. It then played host to archrival River Bluff for the third meeting this season.
After the Lady Wildcats won the first two sets 25-22 and 25-23, the Lady Gators rallied to win 25-20 in set three and 26-24 in set four.
The final set was also closely fought before Lexington got the winner in the 15-13 victory. The Lady Wildcats finished their first season under head coach Erica Hardin with a 25-6 record.
Photo by Jacob Smith – The River Bluff girls’ tennis team
