PELHAM, Ala. – Bayside Academy's Lady Admirals beat Winston County in five games to capture their ninth straight AHSAA volleyball championship on Thursday at the Pelham Civic Complex.

Bayside (55-14) was led by 3A tournament MVP Gabby Deshotel, who had 19 kills and 13 blocks in the championship match. Victoria Smith had 46 digs, Sydney Chandler had 42 assists and Virginia Pittman had 14 kills and five blocks for the Lady Admirals.

Deshotel, the MVP, along with Chandler and Pittman were named to the 3A All-Tournament Team.

For full coverage of Bayside Academy's unprecedented ninth-straight volleyball championship, see Wednesday's Gulf Coast Newspapers sports section.