Going down swinging: CH battles with Atlanta in playoffs, falls 3-1

  • The Chapel Hill Lady Devils returned to the playoffs for the first time in two years this season. Chapel Hill claimed the first set but fell short in the matchup, 3-1 (25-22, 17-25, 23-25, 18-25). COURTESY PHOTOS
    The Chapel Hill Lady Devils returned to the playoffs for the first time in two years this season. Chapel Hill claimed the first set but fell short in the matchup, 3-1 (25-22, 17-25, 23-25, 18-25). COURTESY PHOTOS
  • Chapel Hill graduates two seniors from this year’s team: Hannah Rhea (left) and Mackenzie Bowers (right). They are pictured with Lady Devil Head Coach Bretley Beasley.
    Chapel Hill graduates two seniors from this year’s team: Hannah Rhea (left) and Mackenzie Bowers (right). They are pictured with Lady Devil Head Coach Bretley Beasley.
    The Chapel Hill Lady Devils knew that they had a test in their first playoff volleyball game in two years, taking on an Atlanta team that reached the regional tournament last season. Atlanta had won 23 games going into the playoffs, including 15 in a row. There was no trepidation in the Lady Devils as they battled the Lady Rabbits point for point, but Atlanta held on for the bi-distri...

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