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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


WILD WEATHER, BIG MATCHUPS AND A TWO DAY TUESDAY NIGHT ACROSS WEST TEXAS! 🏐⛈️🔥
Tuesday night volleyball stretched all the way into Wednesday across the Texas Panhandle after severe weather rolled through Amarillo, bringing shelter in place warnings and forcing multiple matches to be suspended before they could be completed. Teams left gyms Tuesday night not knowing exactly when they would finish, then returned Wednesday to pick up right where they left off. And there was plenty happening on the court too. The Tigers won the Battle of Frenship, Tascosa a
Steven Liles
Oct 110 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


TUESDAY NIGHT BROUGHT THE DRAMA ACROSS WEST TEXAS. 🏐🔥
District races are starting to take shape, and Tuesday night delivered everything from statement sweeps to five set thrillers. Randall survived a wild five setter against West Plains, Monterey picked up a big District 3-5A win over Frenship, and Amarillo High continued to roll. Tascosa, Lubbock Cooper and Liberty added important district victories, while New Home and Ropes both had to go the distance before escaping with five set wins. We’ve got scores, top performers and all
Steven Liles
Sep 167 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


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


OPENING SERVE: VOLLEYBALL IS BACK ACROSS WEST TEXAS 🏐
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.
Steven Liles
Aug 127 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


Crunch Time in West Texas: District Races Tighten Heading Into Week 8
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
Steven Liles
Oct 16, 20253 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


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


Week 4 Matchups: Can West Plains Break Through, Liberty Stay Perfect, and New Home Keep Rolling? Here is your full lineup of games.
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
Steven Liles
Sep 18, 20253 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
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