GULF SHORES, Ala. – The Gulf Shores Lady Dolphins swept Spanish Fort's Lady Toros 25-14, 25-16, 25-20 on Tuesday in the Class 5A Area 2 volleyball tournament.

Gulf Shores swept Vigor, while Spanish Fort swept LeFlore to reach the championship round. Both teams will advance to play in a regional tournament at Gulf Shores on Saturday. Times and pairings will be posted on the Alabama High School Athletic Association web site on Wednesday.

"Now you just have to put it all together and just play a solid match, because if you don't you're done," Gulf Shores head coach Wing Brett said. "You hope that you get prepared during the season for that and that is why we play tough matches."

Virginia Jones had 13 kills, five aces and six digs for Gulf Shores. Courtney Carter added 11 kills, Mary Layson Gottfried had six kills, Laura Peavy had 28 assists and Alex Hackworth had 11 digs for the Lady Dolphins against Spanish Fort.

For the Lady Toros, Taylor Morehouse had seven kills, Alexis Treace had six kills, Amber Treace had 15 assists and Shannon Paaymans had 13 digs and 10 service aces.

For the full story, see the Friday, October 15 Gulf Coast Newspapers sports section.

Below: Virginia Jones serves twice and Mary Layson Gottfried scores back-to-back points for Gulf Shores against Spanish Fort in the 5A Area 2 tournament championship match. Video by Eric Mann.

Below: Jessica Chavez scores the game-winning point on a serve at match point for Gulf Shores against Spanish Fort. Video by Eric Mann.