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Junior Samantha Reeves interviews after Chantilly sweeps Westfield for the Northern Region Title.
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By Jimmy Thomas
Content Manager, Northern Region

**Check the tab above the interview with Chantilly junior Samantha Reeves for complete highlights and a photo gallery**

Chantilly advanced to last season's Northern Region finale against eventual state runner-up Langley as somewhat of a sleeper. This season, there was no mistaking the Chargers presence.

Chantilly entered Saturday's championship match at host Centreville riding a 20-game win streak, and promptly swept its way to the region crown with a dominant 25-8, 25-20, 25-14 win over crosstown rival Westfield.

Catching their rythym early, the Chargers won 11 of the first 14 points of Game 1 and never trailed by more than two points points the entire match.

"I think we saw a team last year that was young and got beat up by Langley," Westfield Coach Jim Bour said. "They came back a year later determined. That is what experience does. They are a great team who has strong weapons. You have to get some momentum ... and we could never get it going." 

Although the Chargers boast only three seniors on their roster, they certainly do not lack big-game experience. That was evident during Saturday's championship match, as their authority never waivered.

"They just came out with the desire and the heart to want to win," Chantilly Coach Charles Ezigbo said. "Every time we see [Westfield] they get tougher and tougher, but tonight our girls really wanted to win. We have been to big games and I think that gave us the experience. The experience gives us confidence, and we played with a lot of confidence tonight."

Tournament MVP Allison Williams led the Chargers with nine kills and two aces, and combining with Laura Misiewicz for 19 service points. Chantilly outside hitter Jamie Gorman also totaled seven kills while middle hitter Christy Harper added five kills and five blocks.

Westfield, meanwhile, was led by sophomore outside hitter Emily Kohler with 10 kills.

Both teams move to to the Virginia AAA state tournament, which begins Tuesday. Chantilly will host central region runner-up Hanover; Westfield travels to face central region champion Mills Godwin.

Northern Region All-Tournament Team
Lily Vera (Stone Bridge)
Maggie Russell (Herndon)
Clare Lanigan (Westfield)
Sammy Spees (Westfield)
Jamie Gorman (Chantilly)
Samantha Reeves (Chantilly)

Email: jthomas@digitalsports.com