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Volleyball

With no small amount of enthusiasm, the team’s libero, Tate McCarthy ‘25 hypes her teammate up with a smile and a high five. As a libero, it was part of her job to support the team not just in defense, but in morale and excitement as well. “We finally clicked in this game, so it felt really good,” McCarthy said.

JV Orange Volleyball Starts Season Off Strong with Win Against Judson Rockets

Sabrina Kim, Heritage Section Editor August 24, 2022

In a gym bursting with cheers and chants, the JV Orange volleyball team pulled off an impressively decisive win in just two sets against the Judson Rockets on Tuesday, Aug. 23. “Our game was really...

Minutes before the game, the girls huddle up enthusiastically. Hands interlocked, our athletes showed the crowd unbreakable team spirit.

Varsity Volleyball Triumphs Over Austin High in 5 High Stakes Sets

Camille Marshall, Sports Editor November 5, 2021

On Nov. 2, the Lady Warriors traveled to Austin High School to battle against the Austin High Maroons for the first round of playoffs. Coming in as the underdogs, the team endured throughout the five sets,...

In a celebration, Lola Fernandez 23 high fives Alex Kriz 23. After each play the team came together to regroup before starting again.

Varsity Volleyball Gets Burned By Round Rock 3-1

Rosie Deal, Executive Editor October 28, 2021

In their last game before playoffs, on Tuesday Oct. 26, the varsity volleyball team fell victim to Round Rock in a 3-1 loss after four hard-fought sets. “My regret is not winning but that's the...

Varsity Lady Warriors Vs Vandegrift

Varsity Volleyball Gets Bitten by the Vandegrift Vipers 3-0

Chloe Boyd, Dreamcatcher Editor-in-Chief October 24, 2021

The varsity volleyball team played against the Vandegrift Vipers on Friday, October 22. It was a riveting, edge-of-your-seat game. The Lady Warriors made several attempts to make up for losses made...

Running onto the court, the entire volleyball team celebrates their victory over the Raiders. The team won all three sets.

Varsity Volleyball Sweeps Cedar Ridge During Western Night

Mallory Milner, Reporter September 28, 2021

On September 24, the varsity volleyball team sweeped Cedar Ridge in an exhilarating three set match. The lady warriors had lost to Cedar Ridge in one of their previous tournaments, however they managed...

Number eight, Erin Fagan 22, squats ready beside teammate Lola Fernandez 23, awaiting a  serve. The two wore focused looks.

Varsity Volleyball Sweeps Stony Point During Future Warriors Night

Mallory Milner, Reporter September 17, 2021

Dominating their second district game, the varsity volleyball team kicked off their official season with a 3-0 win vs Stony Point. Although they had lost to the Tigers in the Volleypalooza Tournament in...

Minutes before the game, the girls huddle up enthusiastically. Hands interlocked, our athletes showed the crowd unbreakable team spirit.

Varsity Volleyball Overcomes Westlake in a Five Set Thriller

Mallory Milner, Reporter September 2, 2021

In an exciting five set showdown, the varsity volleyball team bested the Westlake Chaps. The Lady Warrior’s exhibited not only their solid defense and formidable attacks, but their rock hard mentality...

Jumping up, Trinity Woods 23 and Abby Gregorczyk 21 block the ball against Hutto. The Lady Warriors rode a strong end to the regular season to a dominant opening-round victory over Austin.

Varsity Volleyball Sweeps Austin in Bidistrict Showdown

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor December 10, 2020

On the heels of a five-game winning streak to finish the regular season, the varsity volleyball team prepared to get their playoff run going with a first-round clash against the Austin High Maroons at...

Looking up, Erin Fagan 22 prepares to spike the ball against Hutto. The Lady Warriors swept their rivals to propel them into the postseason, where they eventually fell to Madison in the second round.

Varsity Volleyball Sweeps Round Rock on Last Week of Regular Season

Sourav Dhar, Sports Editor December 1, 2020

On the last week of the season, the varsity volleyball team dueled with arch-rivals Round Rock twice in a four-day span. Coming into the first match, the team’s Senior Night game at home on Tuesday,...

In a match against Leander last season, Abby Gregorczyk 21 gets down low to return the Lions serve. The varsity volleyball team will begin district play on Friday, Sept. 25 at home against McNeil.

Varsity Volleyball Adjusts to COVID-19 Pandemic Ahead of New Season

Camille Marshall, Sports Editor September 15, 2020

With sports beginning to come back, the varsity volleyball team is raring to get their season started. After weeks of waiting, the program got approval to start the season early with head coach Tara Grant...

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