BEAR CREEK — On paper the 1A Yadkin Valley Conference volleyball clash between Chatham Central and Albemarle looked heavily tilted in the Lady Bears’ favor.
And that’s exactly how it played out.
Chatham Central remained in contention for a state playoff bid by destroying hapless Albemarle on Oct. 3 in straight sets to improve to 6-6 in league play and to 9-8 overall. The Bears currently stand two games behind fourth place South Stanly in the standings.
Albemarle continues a horrid fall campaign with another lopsided loss, dropping the Blue Bulldogs to 0-12 in the YVC and to 0-17 overall.
There really was never a doubt as Chatham Central bolted to an 8-0 lead in game one before taking a 25-7 win and to a 7-0 advantage in game two before winning 25-10.
In game three, the Lady Bears jumped to an early 9-4 lead before cruising 25-14 to close out the 3-0 sweep.
Olivia Hudson had a great day for Chatham Central with 11 kills, six blocks while Grace Jones chipped in 10 kills and three blocks.
Also for the Bears, Josie Brafford and Savannah Stillwell collected eight kills and four blocks apiece while Tanner Little had 17 digs.
Somahje Porter led Albemarle with 21 receptions, two blocks, two digs and a kill while Promise Porter added 18 receptions, one block, five digs and a kill in the loss.