River Bluff players gather together after a point scored in its Sept. 14 match against archrival Lexington. It was the

Region 5-5A opener for the 2 teams with the Lady Gators winning in 3 sets (25-11, 25-11, 25-19)

All photos by Thomas Grant Jr. | Chronicle

River Bluff hitter Sarah Lawrence’s kill is blocked by Lexington’s Ashley Kelley (left) and Jazlyn Snow (right).

River Bluff’s Balbina Quintanilla (right) and Alyssa Shull (right) team up to keep the ball alive against Lexington.

Gilbert High players celebrate a point against Orangeburg-Wilkinson. The Lady Indians won in 3 sets (25-8, 25-15, 25-23).

Gilbert’s Savannah Spires with the save.

Gilbert’s McKenzie Head with the return against OW.