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Had a great conversation this morning with a coach who asked me a pretty fun question: Who do I need to have my eyes on and why? So I thought I would share here as well as I have seen some really good volleyball this year. I am going to break this up into front row and back row players, and this is honestly in no particular order nor is it the entire list of top talent we have her in West Texas. Just have to cut the list at some point so keeping it to the top 5-6 gir

District 3-5A took another big step toward separating contenders from the pack Tuesday night, while across West Texas we saw rivalry battles, impressive road wins, milestone victories and teams beginning to find their stride as the season moves toward district play.

It feels strange calling September 1 a big night in district play, but in District 3-5A, that is exactly what tonight is. After tonight, we will already be 30% of the way through district play, and this is about the point where teams can start separating themselves from the pack. So with that in mind, let’s take a look at the WAY TOO EARLY playoff implications of every matchup tonight. Evie Vaughn hammers a kill at the LCP Tournament (Ryder Grace Liles for Sideline Sports) L

The wait is over. After months of offseason workouts, team camps, and anticipation, high school volleyball officially returned Tuesday night across West Texas. And opening night delivered. New coaches earned their first wins. Brand new programs made history. Heavyweights battled in five set thrillers. Rivalries were renewed. Young stars announced themselves, and plenty of teams gave us an early glimpse of what could be a special season.

We talked about the New Home Lady Leopards a few weeks ago coming out of team camp but after seeing them again during their opening scrimmages this weekend one thing continues to stand out. This team is getting better in a hurry. Every time you see them they have grown by leaps and bounds. What Coach Kandi Stephens is building in New Home is absolutely phenomenal, especially when you consider how little volleyball experience this roster had when the process began.

Saturday morning at LCP was my first chance to see Coach Paige Hauger and her Cowgirls, but before jumping into this year’s squad, you have to talk about the job Hauger did in Year 1 at Plains.

Volleyball season is officially here, and our first stop of the year took RG and I out to Trinity Christian Thursday night for the Lady Lions’ Red and Navy Scrimmage.

Today my heart is sad seeing the Andrews volleyball job posted because I know just how incredible the shoes are that will have to be filled. As Coach Ashley Dyches prepares to head south to Gregory Portland, I wanted to take a moment to bring y’all “Inside the Huddle” and share a little about the kind of coach the Wildcats are getting.

The regular season has officially come to a close, and what a ride it’s been across West Texas. From record-breaking performances to down-to-the-wire district battles, every match, every set, and every rally has led us right here, the start of the UIL Volleyball Playoffs. It’s win-or-go-home time, and the intensity is about to reach a whole new level. Brackets are set, gym lights are bright, and postseason dreams are on the line as teams across the region prepare to chase gol

As the final week of the regular season unfolds, the stakes couldn’t be higher across the South Plains and Panhandle. District championships are being claimed, playoff spots are tightening, and teams are making their final statements before the postseason begins.

As the regular season winds down, the tension is rising across the South Plains and Panhandle. With one week left before the start of the postseason, several of the area’s top volleyball programs are battling for playoff seeding and in some cases, their playoff lives. From Amarillo High’s continued dominance to tight district races featuring Frenship, Canyon, and Coronado, the final stretch promises plenty of drama as teams look to close strong and carry momentum into the pla

It’s hard to believe, but the UIL volleyball regular season wraps up next weekend, and the playoff picture across West Texas is starting to take shape. Teams are clinching spots, battling for seeding, and in some cases, chasing district championships that could come down to the final match. From programs celebrating historic milestones to others fighting to extend their seasons, the intensity is reaching its peak and every point matters as the road to the postseason begins to

With playoff races coming into focus across the South Plains and Panhandle, several area teams delivered statement wins over the weekend. Amarillo High, Liberty, Randall, and Sanford-Fritch all continued their dominant runs atop their respective districts, while Andrews secured a crucial five-set victory to stay perfect in 3-4A.

West Texas volleyball continues to shine as district races tighten and playoff pictures take shape. Bushland extended its remarkable...

From 6A down to 2A, this weekend’s volleyball action across West Texas was packed with defining wins and shifting momentum. Lubbock-Cooper Liberty remained unbeaten to open the second half of district play, Randall continued to dominate District 4-4A, and Shallowater took control of District 2-3A with a statement win over Idalou. Amarillo High and Frenship stayed in stride atop their respective leagues, while programs like Andrews, Greenwood, and Sanford-Fritch notched key sw

Tuesday night across the Panhandle and South Plains was packed with high-stakes volleyball and milestone moments. Canyon outlasted West Plains in a five-set thriller, Randall battled past Hereford to stay unbeaten, and Amarillo High swept through Coronado to remain perfect in district play. Perryton broke a nine-year drought with a long-awaited district win, Andrews’ Coach Ashley Dyches celebrated her 150th career victory, and powerhouse Bushland extended its incredible strea

It was a weekend full of milestones, statement wins, and playoff positioning across the Panhandle and South Plains. Frenship’s Bliss Dane...

District volleyball action across the Panhandle and South Plains brought plenty of drama Tuesday night. Randall grabbed a statement win over previously unbeaten West Plains, while Amarillo High closed out the first half of district play undefeated. In Class 4A, Liberty stayed on top, Frenship Memorial kept pace, and teams like Andrews, Dumas, Snyder, and Hereford all notched key victories. In Class 3A, Shallowater and Dalhart each rolled to dominant sweeps as teams start to m

From statement wins to milestone moments, volleyball action across West Texas this weekend was packed with intensity. Several teams...

Tuesday night was packed with volleyball action across West Texas, as district races heated up and several contenders continued to separate themselves in the standings. Amarillo High stayed perfect, West Plains put on a defensive showcase, Randall and Canyon set up a Saturday showdown, and Liberty went on the road and took care of business in dominant fashion. The night delivered statement wins, gritty performances, and plenty of standout stat lines. Here’s a look back at all