Beeters, Refiners capture district titles

The Sunburst Refiners took care of business at the District 6C volleyball tournament in Chester.

The Refiners entered play Thursday with only one loss on their resume, and when the dust finally settled Saturday night they not only still had one loss, but they were also district champions, as they defeated the host Chester Coyotes by scores of 25-23, 25-23, and 25-18 in the championship match.

The loss to Sunburst gave the Coyotes a second place finish and a trip to the Northern C Divisional tournament in Belt.

The Big Sandy Pioneers took the long road to Belt as they rebounded from an opening...