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Presley Smith attacks for the Lady Leopards. (Steven Liles for Sideline Sports) Tuesday night's matchup between New Home and Plains offered a glimpse of what the future of District 3-2A volleyball could look like. Sometimes you watch a high school sporting event and realize the story unfolding in front of you is much bigger than the final score. Looking back through my photos from Tuesday night's matchup between the New Home Lady Leopards and the Plains Cowgirls, I couldn'

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! 👇🏻🏐🔥

Week 4 of the Texas high school football season is here, and the schedule is loaded across West Texas. From the Panhandle to the South Plains and down into the Permian Basin, Thursday and Friday nights bring another full slate of football with unbeaten teams putting perfect starts on the line, rivalry matchups and plenty of opportunities for teams to make a statement as district play gets closer. Here is your Week 4 schedule from across the Sideline Sports coverage area. Cy

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Final: New Home 21, Stamford 20 A resilient rally. A championship defensive stand. And Thanksgiving football secured once again for the Leopards.

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

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...

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

Week 4 of Texas high school football is here, and the Panhandle and South Plains are packed with matchups that will grab everyone’s attention. Thursday sets the stage, but Friday night brings the fireworks with crosstown rivals Lubbock-Cooper and Frenship colliding in Wolfforth. West Plains is still searching for its first win against Bushland, who has taken the first three meetings in the series. Liberty, off to a 3-0 start, gets its biggest test yet against a tough Seminole

That passion is exactly why we compiled our First Annual Sideline Sports Supreme Team, and we did it our way, with the same energy, excitement, and respect that West Texas baseball deserves.

After a dominant playoff run capped by a two-game sweep of Tom Bean in the State Semifinals, the Leopards (32-4-1) return to the 2A State Championship game with a chance to bring home the second state title in program history.

The New Home Leopards, Region I champs and 2023 state finalists, are back with unfinished business after dominating their playoff run. Standing in their way are the Tom Bean Tomcats

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With a share of the District Championship on the line the New Home Leopards gave their seniors a night to remember on Friday, dominating Smyer 22-1 in a game that was all but decided in the first inning.