Weekend Recap: District Races Heat Up Across West Texas
- Steven Liles
- Sep 22
- 6 min read
From statement wins to milestone moments, volleyball action across West Texas this weekend was packed with intensity. Several teams strengthened their district standing with key sweeps, while others battled through five-set thrillers to keep playoff hopes alive. Programs like Amarillo High, Randall, Coronado, Liberty, and more showcased why the district race is only getting tougher as the season moves deeper into the fall.
Frenship Sweeps Shallowater in Coach Mangum’s Return
It was a special night in Shallowater as longtime Fillies head coach Amy Mangum returned, this time on the visitors bench leading Frenship. The Lady Tigers delivered, closing out non-district play with a sweep of Shallowater, 25-18, 25-17, 25-22, to finish the preseason at 20-12.
✨ Frenship Standouts
Emma Harrell (who played lights out) anchored the defense with 19 digs, 3 assists, and 1 ace.
Reese Roberts was unstoppable at the net with 14 kills, 10 digs, and 2 aces.
Bliss Dane posted a double-double of 10 kills, 11 digs, and 2 aces.
Lauryn Hiner added 10 kills, 4 digs, and 1 block.
Hana Hutcheson kept the offense clicking with 22 assists and 6 digs.
The Lady Tigers now turn their focus to district play, opening tomorrow night at home against Midland High.
✨ Shallowater Leaders
Emma Clawson – 11 kills
Carli Buckley – 9 kills, 6 digs
Aniston Vanatta – 15 assists. 6 digs
Regan Barrett – 9 digs
Taylor Wood – 8 digs
Jorja McGuire – 8 digs, Kills
The Fillies will open district play next Saturday against Littlefield.
District 3-5A
Lubbock-Cooper vs Monterey
The Lubbock-Cooper Lady Pirates stayed firmly in the playoff picture Saturday with a sweep of Monterey, 25-17, 27-25, 25-18. The win keeps Cooper in the top four of the district standings and moves their record to 17-9 overall, 5-2 in district.
✨ Lady Pirate Leaders
Broox Lopez – 35 assists, 6 kills, 5 digs
Brynlyn Barnwell – 8 kills, 3 blocks
Bry Carlile – 8 kills, 11 digs, 2 aces
Haley McCallick – 8 kills, 4 aces
It was another massive night for Lopez, who set the tone and spread the offense around as Cooper took control of a critical district road match.
Next up: the Lady Pirates return home Tuesday for a huge matchup against Amarillo High.
Coronado vs Lubbock High
Lady Mustangs Sweep, Holdman Reaches 2,000 Career Assists
The Coronado Lady Mustangs took care of business against the Westerners on Saturday, sweeping 25-9, 25-13, 25-21 to improve to 18-13 overall and 6-1 in district.
The night also brought a special milestone as setter Malory Holdman surpassed 2,000 career assists in Set 2, a huge achievement for the senior floor leader.
✨ Coronado Leaders
Hailee Parrott Curtis – 21 kills, 9 digs
Addison Brown – 24 digs, 4 assists
Caitlyn Olguin – 15 assists, 6 digs
Malory Holdman – 21 assists, 7 digs, 2 aces (2,000 career assists)
Vivien Welch – 5 kills, 3 digs, 7 aces, 1 block
Next up: the Lady Mustangs return home Tuesday, September 23, for a huge district showdown with Tascosa at 7:00 PM, with sole possession of second place on the line.
Tascosa vs Palo Duro
The Tascosa Lady Rebels handled business Tuesday night, sweeping Palo Duro 25-9, 25-8, 25-6 to stay in the thick of the district race. The win keeps Tascosa in a tie for second place with Lubbock Coronado.
✨ Tascosa Leaders
Presley Ward – 12 kills
Berkley Harper – 11 kills
Bennet Berryman – 21 digs
Libby Miller – 6 aces, 24 assists
Addison Merrell – 17 assists
With balance at the net and consistency from the back row, the Lady Rebels were in control start to finish, staying firmly in the hunt for playoff positioning.
Amarillo High vs Bushland
Sandies Take Down Defending 3A Champs
The Amarillo High Sandies stepped out of district play on Saturday to face defending 3A State Champion Bushland, and they didn’t disappoint. The Sandies earned a 3-1 win, 25-21, 25-10, 21-25, 25-16
✨ AHS Leaders
Harper Vaughn – 16 kills, 2 aces, 4 blocks, 12 assists
Kinsler Hanson – 13 kills, 11 digs
Kennleigh Payne – 7 blocks
Burnett Rea – 21 assists, 11 digs
Ellen Head – 15 digs
Amarillo High controlled the opening two sets, weathered a Bushland push in Set 3, and closed the door in Set 4 to add another marquee win to their resume.
District 5-4A
Liberty vs Estacado
Lady Patriots Keep Rolling
The Liberty Lady Patriots kept their dominant season rolling with a sweep of Estacado, 25-11, 25-5, 25-11. The win moves Liberty to 31-2 on the year and 4-0 in district play.
Frenship Memorial vs Levelland
Lady Panthers Outlast Levelland in Five
The Frenship Memorial Lady Panthers picked up a huge district win Tuesday night, battling past Levelland in five sets: 25-11, 25-22, 28-30, 23-25, 15-10.
With the victory, Memorial moves into second place in district play at 18-7 overall and 2-1 in district
Big Spring vs Snyder
The Big Spring Lady Steers picked up a key district win Tuesday night, defeating Snyder in four sets: 25-15, 28-30, 25-16, 25-20.
Big Spring controlled the match behind steady play at the net and timely defense, bouncing back strong after dropping a tight second set.
District 4-4A
West Plains vs Perryton
Lady Wolves Cruise Past Perryton
The West Plains Lady Wolves took care of business Tuesday night, sweeping the Rangerettes 25-7, 25-10, 25-12 to improve to 22-9 on the season and 4-0 in district.
✨ West Plains Leaders
Kynzie Ward – 13 kills
Aaniyah Kitchen – 8 kills
Cecilia Murillo – 17 assists
Bella Wineberg – 8 assists
Idaly Sotelo – 15 digs
Sydney Garza – 12 digs
The Lady Wolves dominated start to finish, keeping momentum on their side and staying sharp in district play. They now turn their attention to their Tuesday night matchup with Randall for the district lead.
Dumas vs Borger
Dumas Sweeps Borger in District Play
The Dumas Demonettes earned a straight-set win over Borger on Tuesday night, 25-15, 25-22, 25-16, improving to 15-15 overall and 2-2 in district.
✨ Dumas Leaders
Haley Winegarner – 9 kills
Sophie Clements – 9 kills, 13 assists, 10 digs
Gabby Alvarez – 13 assists, 7 aces
Gabi Holt – 18 digs
The Demonettes combined balance at the net with steady defense to notch another key district victory.
Hereford vs Pampa
Pampa Outlasts Hereford in Five
The Pampa Lady Harvesters pulled off a gritty win Tuesday night, rallying past Hereford in five sets: 25-22, 25-23, 25-27, 19-25, 16-14. Hereford drops to 13-14 overall and 1-3 in district play.
✨ Hereford Leaders
Teagan Thomas – 17 kills, 3 aces
Sam Grajeda – 13 kills
Lilly Madrigal – 46 assists, 34 digs
Kyndall Valdez – 38 digs
After dropping two tight sets, the Lady Harvesters dug deep in the fifth and final frame to seal a hard-fought district win.
Randall vs Canyon
Randall Stays Perfect in District
The Randall Lady Raiders kept their perfect district record intact with a sweep of rival Canyon, 26-24, 25-22, 25-19. The win moves Randall to 4-0 in district play.
With the victory, Randall sets up a massive showdown Tuesday night against West Plains, with early district supremacy on the line.
Area Games:
Odessa High Sweeps Andrews
The Odessa High Lady Bronchos earned a straight-set victory over Andrews on Saturday, 25-14, 25-21, 25-22.
✨ Andrews Leaders
Rylan Newbrough – 15 kills, 14 digs, 2 blocks
Adalyn Baeza – 9 kills, 4 digs
Anah Bueno – 14 digs
Emma Sauceda – 30 assists, 3 digs
Despite strong performances from Newbrough, Baeza, Bueno, and Sauceda, the Lady Mustangs came up short as Odessa High closed out each set down the stretch to complete the sweep.
Lady Wolves Sweep Talkington
The Dalhart Lady Wolves took care of business Tuesday night, sweeping Talkington 25-11, 25-21, 25-21 to improve to 24-5-2 on the season.
✨ Dalhart Leaders
Kammi Maddox – 14 kills, 18 assists
Kaetlin Sundvahl – 12 kills, 14 assists
Kirsten Foust – 5 aces
Dalhart controlled the match behind a balanced attack and steady serving, picking up another win as they continue to build momentum as they head into district play.
Eagles Sweep Dimmitt
The Sanford-Fritch Lady Eagles picked up a straight-set win Saturday, downing Dimmitt 25-9, 25-14, 25-17.
✨ Fritch Leaders
Emma Williams – 11 kills
Sydney Riggle – 11 assists
The Lady Eagles controlled the match from start to finish, using a steady offensive rhythm and strong net play to secure the sweep.
Idalou sweeps Highland Park (25-8, 25-13, 25-15)
Midland Legacy knocks off Denver City (25-21, 15-25, 27-25, 25-23)
Liberty Christian sweeps San Jacinto Christian (25-18, 25-23, 27-25)
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