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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.

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.

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

There is a lot to be excited about with Liberty Patriot Football this year, but the thing that jumps out to me first is this number. 37 seniors. This is the first senior class that has gone through all four years of Coach Sexton’s program, and after watching the growth of this group over the last couple of seasons, that matters. We saw Liberty in Week 1 each of the past two years and the jump from year 1 to 2 was impressive. How much bigger, faster and stronger they were was

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.

The Liberty Patriots are headed to the Regional Finals after surviving one of the craziest playoff games of the season Thursday night, walking off Randall 12-11 in Game 3 of their Regional Semifinal series.

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 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

District races are heating up across West Texas as we hit the home stretch of the regular season. Playoff positioning, rivalry pride, and statement wins are all on the line this week with several marquee matchups from Class 6A down to 2A. Programs like West Plains, Liberty, New Home, and Ropes look to keep their momentum rolling, while others like Canyon, Idalou, and Post are fighting to climb the standings. With beautiful weather in the forecast across the area and district

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.

District Play Heats Up in Week 7 🔥 The non-district tune-ups are behind us and it’s officially go time across West Texas as the vast...

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

Week 6 brings the biggest open date of the Texas high school football season, with 450 of the state’s 1,511 teams off, nearly 30%. While many programs rest and reset, several marquee showdowns headline the schedule. Liberty travels to Midland to face Greenwood in what will be their toughest test yet. West Plains is looking for redemption on the road against Argyle Liberty

Week 5 delivers a loaded slate across the Panhandle and South Plains, headlined by a trio of must-watch showdowns. Amarillo High opens district play against Monterey in a matchup that will set the tone for the 3-5A race. In Fort Stockton, unbeaten Lubbock-Cooper Liberty (4-0) takes it's unbeaten record to a road test yet against the 3-1 Panthers. And in a battle of powerhouse small schools, #6 Panhandle (3-1) travels to take on unbeaten Wellington (4-0) in what could be the g

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

Each week, Sideline Sports teams up with Premier Auto Group to recognize standout performances from across the region. This week’s Premier Players of the Week are Liberty Lady Patriot Campbell Beeler, who powered her team to a tournament championship and MVP honors, and Perryton’s Jacob Erickson, a rising cross country star who turned in back-to-back elite races. Both athletes delivered eye-catching performances that prove the future is bright for their programs.