Chester finishes 1-2 at Class C state volleyball tournament

The Chester Coyotes' bid for a Class C state volleyball championship came up short at the hands of the eventual state champions.

After opening the tournament with an upset of Philipsburg on Thursday morning, the Coyotes lost to eventual Class C champion Bridger in quarterfinal action on Thursday night. Chester was eliminated on Saturday in loser-out action by the Saco-Hinsdale Panthers.

The Coyotes started off the tournament the right way with a 20-25, 25-13, 25-19, 25-23 win over Philipsburg - the Southern Divisional champ.

Senior Courtney Fraser had nine kills and 13 digs in the win for Ches...