North Stokes falls short in conference finals

DANBURY — North Stokes’ volleyball team came within one win of a Greater Triad 1A/2A Conference Tournament title, then advanced in the NCHSAA 1A West playoffs on Saturday. The Vikings beat county and conference rival South Stokes 3-2 in the semifinals Tuesday, then lost 3-1 to Bishop McGuinness in the championship match Wednesday. North Stokes opened the state playoffs Saturday with a 3-1 win over Highlands. North Stokes won 25-18, 23-25, 23-25, 25-18, 15-9 against the Sauras after dropping the middle two sets. Junior Mily Craig led the Vikings with 16 kills, a .250 hitting percentage, 34 digs, four aces…