The Hornets made the most of the opportunity, winning a 4-3 thriller to secure a berth in the Group AA state tournament next week.

The Western Albemarle boys tennis team captured the Region II championship with a 5-0 road victory over previously unbeaten Sherando on Saturday.

In Woodbridge, Abby Hendrix dished out 42 assists as the Albemarle volleyball team clinched a trip to the Group AAA tournament with a 3-1 (19-25, 25-21, 25-20, 25-18) victory over Forest Park in the Northwest Region semifinals.