Chiles, Florida High Fall in Beach Volleyball Regional Finals

On May. 6, both Florida High (11-5) and Chiles (16-2) competed in a beach volleyball regional final match in their respective classification. Chiles played in the FHSAA 2A region 1 final against Gulf Breeze (19-3) while Florida High played in the FHSAA 1A region 1 final against episcopal (17-5). Although both matches came down to the wire, the beach volleyball season came to an end for both the Timberwolves and the Seminoles.

2A Region 1

Chiles and Gulf Breeze started the dual off by splitting the fourth and fifth positions with the Timberwolves winning the fours in a third set but losing the fives in a third set as well. Gulf Breeze’s second and third positions both won their matches in straight sets clinching the dual for the Dolphins and advancing them to the state semifinals. Chiles’ first position ended up winning the final match to make the final score 3-2.

1A Region 1

Florida High had the most success against Episcopal in the middle of the lineup forcing the second, third and fourth positions all to a third set. Although the Seminoles won the third position they lost every other position including the first and fifth positions in straight sets, losing the dual 4-1.