Churchville-Chili ran out to a 10-0 lead in the first game and trailed only briefly twice during all three as they swept visiting Gates Chili 25-8, 25-19, 25-16 in boys’ volleyball.
Sophomore Griffin Stella had a block for a point and senior Vincent Orologio added a kill in the opening game 10-0 run. Sophomore John Keele added two kills and senior Tyler St. Denis had one kill and a pair of aces in the easy win.
The Spartans held an early 6-4 lead in the second game, but St. Denis started the rally with two kills and another ace. With the game tied 11-11, the Saints finished on a 14-8 run getting offense from their defense as junior Greg Czolgocz, Stella and Orologio all registered points off of blocks.
C-C had their offense clicking in the final game as they combined for 14 of their 25 points on kills. Junior Truman Benz had five of those with Keele and Orologio each adding three and senior Chris Lewis knocking down three kills.
Senior Ian Quinn led the team with 12 assists with Joe Wolke adding ten helpers. Orologio was tops with seven kills and St. Denis three aces to go with his four kills. Stella had a pair of blocks for the 4-1 Saints.
