Lady Mustangs win TAPPS 3-4A District Championship

Varsity Volleyball Team defeats Waco Vanguard for the District Championship on Senior Night and go onto Win the Tie-Breaker Game against Coram Deo

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Photo by: Sarah Dahl

Senior Marissa Wilks puts the ball down for the final point in the tie-breaker district championship match against Coram Deo.

Lauren Rose, Staff Writer

The Lady Mustangs knew that they had to come out strong against Coram Deo Tuesday night to get the top seed in TAPPS District 3-4A. The first match Coram Deo missed eight serves to help the Lady Mustangs dominate 25-14 in the first set. The Lions came out with a more fire but could not stop the Mustangs which finished the second set with a 26-24 win.  With one set away from winning the top seed, the Lady Mustangs serve receive and offense went on a roll and the Lady Lions could not stop them.  The Lady Mustangs took all three sets to sweep the Lady Lions for home court advantage in the Area round of playoffs.  The Lady Mustangs will host Arlington Pantego Tuesday October 31 at 6:30 p.m. in the Student Life Center.

Avery Phillips
Senior Avery Phillips passed nails Tuesday night to help the Lady Mustangs offense be successful.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On Tuesday, October 17 the Varsity volleyball team took on Waco Vanguard at home. This night was also Senior Night, the seniors were recognized for their hard work and dedication to the volleyball program. Winning this game, would make the Lady Mustangs Co-District Champions. The game was a three set win with scores of 25-16, 25-17, and 25-22. Ava Grace Haggard led the team in kills with seven. On Tuesday, October 24 the volleyball team will play Coram Deo at Dallas Lutheran at 6:30pm in a playoff game to determine seeding for the state tournament.

Abigail Gordon
Senior Abigail Gordon stands with her parents Chrissy and Peter Gordon.
Olivia Mitas
Senior Olivia Mitas stands with her parents Sherrie and Steve Mitas.
Marissa Wilks
Senior Marissa Wilks stands with her parents Greg and Kathi Wilks.
Avery Phillips
Senior Avery Phillips stands with her parents Brooke and Mark Phillips.
Annika Ballestro
Senior Annika Ballestro stands with her parents Jim and Kris Ballestro.