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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

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

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.

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

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 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

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

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.

It was another thrilling night of West Texas volleyball, with key 3-5A district battles and marquee non-district matchups showcasing a major upset and several standout performances.

The Lubbock-Cooper Lady Pirates continue to shine early in the season, bringing home the Nita Vannoy Memorial Tournament Championship in...