Gilbert’s Chidera Wilson goes up for the smash against Orangeburg-Wilkinson. It was a continuation of the Oct. 21 contest for the Region 5-3A top seed. THOMAS GRANT JR. | CHRONICLE

The Gilbert volleyball team celebrate following the 4-set win over Orangeburg-Wilkinson on Oct. 21. The defending Class 3A Lower State champions opened the playoffs Tuesday against Crestwood. THOMAS GRANT JR. | CHRONICLE

Zander Jeffcoat of Lexington won the Region 5-5A cross-country championship Abigail White of Chapin won the Region 5-5A cross-country championship. PHOTO | WWW.LEXINGTONWILDCATS.COM PHOTO | WWW.LEXINGTONWILDCATS.COM

The Gray Collegiate boys’ cross-country team won the Region 3-2A title. PHOTO | GRAY COLLEGIATE ACADEMY ATHLETICS

Gilbert’s Briana Chisamore awaits the volleyball alongside Chidera Wilson during the Oct. 21 match against Orangeburg-Wilkinson. THOMAS GRANT JR. | CHRONICLE

The Lexington girls’ cross-country team after winning the Region 5-5A crosscountry championships and the 6 All-Region team qualifiers. PHOTO | LEXINGTON GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY

The Lexington boys’ cross-country team after winning the Region 5-5A crosscountry championship and the 7 All-Region team qualifiers. PHOTO | LEXINGTON BOYS CROSS COUNTRY

The Gray Collegiate girls’ cross-country team won the Region 3-2A title. PHOTO | GRAY COLLEGIATE ACADEMY ATHLETICS