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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...

Peyton Ferree '22 hit the ball towards the opponent and the play ended with the Warriors earning the point. Even though she is a sophomore, Ferree has shined a lot in games.

Varsity Volleyball Falls to Klein 3-1 in Third Round of Playoffs

Camille Marshall, Sports Editor November 14, 2019

The varsity volleyball team traveled out to Hearne to battle against the Klein Bearkats for the Regional round on Tuesday, Nov. 12. The Tribe, parents, and sub-varsity athletes made the effort to travel...

Head coach Tara Grant motivates her team in a timeout as Tomball Memorial starts to catch up. The Warriors scored multiple points after the timeout.

Varsity Volleyball Bests College Park 3-1 in Second Round of Playoffs

Camille Marshall, Sports Editor November 10, 2019

The varsity volleyball team traveled out of the area to play against the College Park Cavaliers for Area Playoffs on Friday, Nov. 8. Sub-varsity team athletes and parents made the effort to travel...

Receiving the other teams serve, Zoe Menendez '20 passes the ball up for someone else to hit. After graduation, Menendez will be heading to D1 school University of the Incarnate Word to continue her volleyball career.

Varsity Volleyball Sweeps Tomball Memorial 3-0 in First Round of Playoffs

Camille Marshall, Sports Editor November 8, 2019

The varsity volleyball team traveled out of the Austin area to battle against the Tomball Memorial Wildcats for the Bi-District Playoffs on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Many parents, athletes from the sub-varsity...

The team celebrates after scoring a point. This was near the end of the third set, so tensions were high.

Varsity Volleyball Crushes Round Rock Dragons 3-0 In Final Home Game of Season

Hayden Swanson and Alana True October 30, 2019

The varsity volleyball team defeated the Round Rock Dragons once again and for the final time this season on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at home, dominating in all three sets. The annual Senior Night was also...

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 Overcomes Leander in Five-Set Nail-Biter

Camille Marshall, Sports Editor October 27, 2019

The varsity volleyball team played against the Leander Lions on Friday, Oct. 25 and won 3-2 during Parent Night. The game day theme was dedicated to the parents who took their time and money to support...

The Lady Warriors huddle up after Vista Ridge called a timeout. Head coach Tara Grant discussed with the athletes about their plays.

Varsity Volleyball Dominates Vista Ridge 3-0

Camille Marshall, Sports Editor October 24, 2019

The varsity volleyball team traveled to Vista Ridge and conquered the Rangers 3-0. The showdown helped the ladies take the title of district champs of District 13-6A.  “This game held a lot of...

Barely touching the ball, Audrey Quesnel '20 passes the ball to the opponent side. Quesnel has been on the varsity team since her sophomore year and has committed to go to Northwestern State University.

Varsity Volleyball Clips the Hendrickson Hawks 3-0

Camille Marshall and Ishika Samant October 16, 2019

The varsity volleyball team took down the Hendrickson Hawks 3-0 on Tuesday, Oct. 15 during Future Warriors Night. Athletes from Canyon Vista Middle School and Grisham Middle School came to the Field...

Zoe Menendez '20 celebrates with captain Maddie Gillispie '20. They had just scored a critical point near the end of the first set.

Varsity Volleyball Sweeps Cedar Ridge 3-0

Camille Marshall, Sports Editor October 9, 2019

The varsity volleyball team played against the Cedar Ridge Raiders on Tuesday, Oct. 8, during an away game and won with a final score of 3-0. The ladies wore pink scrunchies honoring breast cancer...

Juniors Kenzie Beckham and Abby Gregorczyk stand alongside seniors Maddie Gillispie and Abi Rucker before McNeil serves the ball. The Lady Warriors wear pink scrunchies as a symbol of breast cancer awareness.

Varsity Volleyball Decimates McNeil Mavericks 3-0

Ian Drerup, Video Editor October 5, 2019

The varsity volleyball team took on the McNeil Mavericks on Friday, Oct. 4 for the second time this year and won once again 3-0. Along with the game, the school hosted a raffle for Dig Pink day, and...

Outside hitter Peyton Ferree '22 and middle blockers Mckayla Ross '22 and Madeline Shrull '21 congratulate their opponents for a good game. The Warriors were behind five points, and in a last ditch effort, managed to catch up and finish the third set with a win.

Varsity Volleyball Slays Dragons 3-0

Ian Drerup, Video Editor September 28, 2019

The varsity volleyball team played their rivals, the Round Rock Dragons, on Friday, Sept. 27, and won 3-0. The Warriors breezed through the first two sets and put everyone on the edge of their seats...

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