By Parker Gillam Sports Editor parker@gulfcoastmedia.com
A plethora of Baldwin County volleyball teams are currently playing in AHSAA South Super Regionals in Montgomery at the Multiplex at Cramton Bowl.
Here's an update on how the area's teams are faring as of Thursday morning:
The Daphne volleyball team clinched its spot in next week's overall 6A State Tournament in Birmingham with a hard-fought four-set win over Davidson on Wednesday in Montgomery. The Lady Trojans then went on to beat Auburn, 3-1, in the 6A South Semifinals, which means they are currently battling local rivals Fairhope for the title. The Lady Pirates swept Alma Bryant and beat Enterprise, 3-1, to reach the championship bout.
Additionally, the Orange Beach volleyball program begins its Super Regional run today in Montgomery, as the Lady Makos will battle Elmore County with a spot in the 4A State Tournament on the line at 5 p.m. With a win, Orange Beach would advance to tomorrow's semifinals and subsequent championship/third-place matchup.
Meanwhile, the vaunted Spanish Fort volleyball program kicks off its playoff stay in the 5A Super Regional today in Montgomery, as the Lady Toros are currently taking on Chelsea with a spot in the 5A State Tournament at stake. With a win, Spanish Fort would play its semifinal bout at 3 p.m. before the title and third-place games take place Friday.
And lastly, the Bayside Academy volleyball team swept Northside Methodist in the opening round of its Super Regional to punch its ticket to State. But the Lady Admirals did then fall, 3-2, to Montgomery Academy, which placed them in the third-place game against Mobile Christian on Thursday. That matchup will take place at 1 p.m.
