Volleyball: Gainesville sweeps Chestatee, Lumpkin

GAINESVILLE - The Gainesville volleyball snapped a long losing streak by sweeping a pair of Area 7-AAA matches Thursday at the Chestatee gym.

The Lady Elephants rallied from a game down to beat host Chestatee 13-25, 25-20, 26-24 in a thrilling match. Gainesville then knocked off Lumpkin County 25-11, 25-19 in two games to complete the sweep.

Shaye Roper had a huge night for Gainesville with 10 aces, 11 assists, 10 digs, and four kills.

Catelyn Whelchel added five aces and five kills for the Lady Elephants.