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DISTRICT RACES HEAT UP, HISTORY IS MADE AND 3-5A DELIVERS AGAIN! 🏐🔥
Another loaded weekend of volleyball across West Texas brought big matches, big milestones and plenty of movement in the district races. District 3-5A was once again front and center as Tascosa went on the road and swept Lubbock Cooper to remain atop the district race, Amarillo High kept pace with a dominant sweep of Monterey, and Frenship took care of Coronado in straight sets. Frenship Memorial also rallied past Lubbock High in four on a special Pink Out night that raised m
Steven Liles
Oct 58 min read


HISTORY IN AMARILLO HEADLINES A LOADED TUESDAY NIGHT ACROSS WEST TEXAS 🏐🔥
The biggest story of the night came in Amarillo, where Tascosa knocked off Amarillo High for the first time since 2010, ending a drought that stretched more than 15 years and shaking up the District 3-5A race. But there was plenty more happening across West Texas. Frenship Memorial swept Monterey in a big Lubbock matchup, Lubbock Cooper closed out the first half of district play at 7-2, West Plains swept Hereford, Canyon answered after dropping the opening set against Dumas,
Steven Liles
Sep 238 min read


RIVALRIES, FIVE SET THRILLERS AND DISTRICT DRAMA ACROSS WEST TEXAS. 🏐🔥
Friday night delivered one of the biggest rivalry showdowns of the weekend as Lubbock Cooper took down Frenship, adding another chapter to a matchup that always seems to bring plenty of energy.
That was far from the only drama. Plains survived a five set thriller, Perryton and Dumas went all five, and district races continued to take shape across West Texas.
We’ve got the scores, stats and stories from another packed weekend of volleyball right here! 👇🏻🏐🔥
Steven Liles
Sep 217 min read


FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY VOLLEYBALL DELIVERED ACROSS WEST TEXAS. 🏐🔥
District races are starting to take shape, and the weekend gave us plenty to talk about.
The defending State Champion Bushland Lady Falcons survived three nail biters against Liberty, Amarillo High stayed perfect in District 3-5A, Canyon survived a five set battle with West Plains, and Randall continued its impressive start to district play.
We also saw big wins from Frenship, Tascosa, Lubbock Cooper, Andrews, Greenwood and plenty more from across the area.
Steven Liles
Sep 149 min read


WEST TEXAS VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Statement Wins, Reverse Sweeps and Milestones Highlight Tuesday Night 🏐🔥
District races are starting to take shape across West Texas, and Tuesday night gave us everything from statement sweeps to milestone performances and a pair of incredible reverse sweeps. Amarillo High made a statement in District 3-5A with a sweep of Frenship to remain unbeaten in district play, while Memorial erased a two set deficit to stun Coronado. Andrews and West Plains opened district with wins, Canyon took down Hereford, and Randall answered an opening set loss to kno
Steven Liles
Sep 98 min read


WEST TEXAS VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: District 3-5A Race Heats Up and Big Wins Highlight the Weekend 🏐🔥
The weekend gave us another look at just how competitive volleyball is going to be across West Texas this fall.
District 3-5A took center stage with a battle of unbeaten teams as Frenship handed Tascosa its first district loss, while Amarillo High remained perfect with an impressive sweep of Lubbock-Cooper. Coronado and Memorial also picked up important district victories as the standings continue to take shape.
Steven Liles
Sep 76 min read


Six Front Row Standouts College Coaches Need to Know in West Texas Volleyball
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
Steven Liles
Sep 33 min read


TUESDAY NIGHT DELIVERED ACROSS WEST TEXAS. 🏐🔥
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.
Steven Liles
Sep 28 min read


DISTRICT 3-5A VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW 🏐🔥
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
Steven Liles
Sep 14 min read


WEEK 2 IS HERE: West Texas Football Turns the Page After a Wild Opening Week
West Plains Coach Bergeski as the Wolves prepare for action. (Austin Hartsfield for Sideline Sports) After a Week 1 that had a little bit of everything, West Texas high school football is officially back in full swing. Brownfield snapped a 23 game losing streak to open the season with a win. Amarillo High earned early bragging rights with a 21-7 victory over crosstown rival Palo Duro. Canadian quarterback Weston Mitchell announced himself in a big way, accounting for nearly 7
Steven Liles
Aug 312 min read


Volleyball Regular Season Wraps Across West Texas as Playoff Push Begins
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
Steven Liles
Oct 27, 20256 min read


Week 9: 🔥 Thursday Night Slate Loaded with Playoff Implications Across West Texas
With so many games on the move this week due to weather, we’re breaking things up a bit!
This week’s coverage will feature two separate lists, a Thursday Night Slate and a Friday Night Slate.
Now that we’re deep into the season and every district is officially in the thick of district play, this format will let us take a deeper dive into how each matchup impacts the playoff race and the battle for seeding and spots across the area.
Steven Liles
Oct 23, 20253 min read


Crunch Time: Area Teams Battle for Playoff Position in Final Week of Regular Season
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
Steven Liles
Oct 20, 20255 min read


West Texas Volleyball Weekend Roundup: Liberty, Amarillo High, Randall, and Andrews Keep Rolling
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.
Steven Liles
Oct 13, 20255 min read


West Texas Volleyball Heats Up: Bushland Streaks to 101, Shallowater Surges, Amarillo High, Liberty and Randall Clinch Playoff Spots
West Texas volleyball continues to shine as district races tighten and playoff pictures take shape. Bushland extended its remarkable...
Steven Liles
Oct 8, 20258 min read


🏐 Weekend Volleyball Recap: Liberty, Randall, and Shallowater Stay Hot as District Races Tighten Across West Texas
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
Steven Liles
Oct 6, 20258 min read


Randall Stuns West Plains, Amarillo High Stays Perfect, Liberty, Andrews, Shallowater & Dalhart Roll: Full Recap of a Wild Tuesday Night in Texas Volleyball
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
Steven Liles
Sep 24, 20256 min read


Weekend Recap: District Races Heat Up Across West Texas
From statement wins to milestone moments, volleyball action across West Texas this weekend was packed with intensity. Several teams...
Steven Liles
Sep 22, 20256 min read


Tuesday Night Volleyball Roundup: District Races Heating Up Across West Texas
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
Steven Liles
Sep 17, 20255 min read


Weekend Volleyball Roundup: Big Wins, Statement Matches, and a Five-Set Thriller
This weekend delivered plenty of storylines on the court before most of the Texas Panhandle turns their eyes towards district play. From Amarillo High staying unbeaten in District 3-5A, to Lubbock-Cooper and Coronado picking up key wins, to Liberty closing out non-district play with momentum, teams are starting to separate themselves as contenders.
Steven Liles
Sep 7, 20255 min read
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