West Texas Volleyball Heats Up: Bushland Streaks to 101, Shallowater Surges, Amarillo High, Liberty and Randall Clinch Playoff Spots
- Steven Liles
- Oct 8
- 8 min read
Updated: Oct 8
West Texas volleyball continues to shine as district races tighten and playoff pictures take shape. Bushland extended its remarkable district winning streak to 101 straight matches, Shallowater held firm atop 2-3A, and Amarillo High, Liberty, and Randall officially clinched their playoff spots with dominant performances. From the 6A battles in Odessa to the small-school showdowns across the Panhandle, Tuesday night was a statement of depth, grit, and championship pedigree across the region.
District 2-6A
Frenship Sweeps Odessa to keep pace in the district race
The Frenship Lady Tigers kept their momentum rolling Tuesday night with a straight-set win over Odessa, taking the match 25-18, 25-19, 27-25. Frenship improves to 24-13 overall and 4-1 in district, continuing to look sharp down the stretch.
✨ Frenship Leaders
Reese Roberts: 12 kills, 12 digs, 3 aces, 1 block
Bliss Dane: 8 kills, 14 digs, 4 aces
Hana Hutcheson: 12 assists, 5 digs, 2 kills, 1 ace
Kayle Upham: 10 assists, 4 digs, 1 kill
Kiersten Lathrop: 5 blocks, 2 kills
Emma Harrell: 12 digs, 3 assists, 1 ace
The Lady Tigers hit the road Friday night for a matchup with Midland that will go a long way towards helping decide a district Champion.
District 3-5A
Amarillo High Clinches Playoff Spot with Sweep of Caprock
The Amarillo High Lady Sandies are playoff bound after a dominant 25-11, 25-12, 25-16 sweep of Caprock on Tuesday night. The win moves AHS to 26-8 overall and 12-0 in district, securing their spot in the 5A D1 playoffs.
✨ Amarillo High Leaders
Harper Vaughn: 13 kills, 10 assists
Bennett Rea: 18 assists
Kinsler Hanson: 10 kills, 11 digs
The Lady Sandies remain unbeaten in district play and continue to look like one of the most complete teams in Class 5A as the postseason approaches.
Lady Pirates Sweep Plainview to Stay Hot in District Play
The Lubbock-Cooper Lady Pirates took care of business at home Tuesday night, sweeping Plainview 25-15, 25-10, 25-16. With the win, Cooper improves to 20-10 overall and 8-3 in district as they continue to build momentum heading toward the postseason.
✨ Lubbock-Cooper Leaders
Haley McCallick: 8 kills, 1 ace, 3 digs, 2 blocks
Bry Carlile: 6 kills, 4 digs, 1 block
Broox Lopez: 2 kills, 21 assists, 5 digs
Konli Johnston: 3 kills, 2 aces, 8 digs
The Lady Pirates return home Friday at 5:00 p.m. to host Caprock.
Coronado Sweeps Palo Duro for Another District Win
The Coronado Lady Mustangs picked up another district victory Tuesday night, sweeping Palo Duro 25-19, 25-13, 25-22. It was a full team effort for Coronado, which featured contributions from three JV call-ups who helped secure the win. The Lady Mustangs improve to 19-16 overall and 8-4 in district play.
✨ Coronado Leaders
Hailee Parrott Curtis: 8 kills, 8 digs, 1 block, 2 aces
Addison Brown: 18 digs, 3 aces
Kaleigh Smith: 9 kills, 4 digs, 2 blocks, 1 ace
Malory Holdman: 17 assists, 3 digs, 1 ace
Caitlyn Olguin: 10 assists, 4 digs, 3 aces
Sydni Carpenter: 9 digs
The Lady Mustangs are off this weekend before returning home Tuesday, October 14, to face Plainview for Teacher of Influence Night at CHS.
Monterey Takes Down Lubbock High in Four Sets
The Lubbock Monterey Lady Plainsmen continued their strong push in district play with a four-set win over Lubbock High, taking the match 25-11, 23-25, 25-19, 25-17.
✨ Stats: Not reported
District 4-4A
Randall Cruises Past Borger to Stay Unbeaten in District Play
The Randall Lady Raiders kept their district dominance rolling with a convincing sweep of Borger Tuesday night, 25-15, 25-15, 25-10. The win keeps Randall unbeaten in District 4-4A and improves their record to 18-11 overall and 9-0 in district play.
✨ Randall Leaders
Kambree Gonzalez: 22 digs, 6 assists
Madelyn Sisomsouk: 7 digs
Nevaeh Conner: 11 kills
Amber Matthews: 10 kills
Benett Moore: 12 assists, 2 aces
The Lady Raiders continue to set the standard in 4-4A with another dominant all-around performance, clinching their spot in the 4A D2 playoffs.
West Plains Sweeps Pampa to Improve to 25-11
The West Plains Lady Wolves continued their strong district play Tuesday night, sweeping Pampa 25-14, 25-15, 25-15. The win improves West Plains to 25-11 overall and 7-2 in district, keeping them among the top contenders in District 4-4A.
✨ West Plains Leaders
Kynzie Ward: 15 kills
Aaniyah Kitchen: 14 kills, 2 blocks
Cecilia Murillo: 23 assists, 12 digs
Bella Wineberg: 15 assists, 3 aces
Idaly Sotelo: 21 digs
Ryan Rattray: 12 digs
The Lady Wolves were sharp on both sides of the ball, using a balanced offensive attack and strong defense to take control of all three sets.
Canyon Sweeps Hereford to Stay in District Title Hunt
The Canyon Lady Eagles went on the road Tuesday night and earned a strong three-set win over Hereford, taking the match 25-14, 27-25, 25-15. The victory keeps Canyon within striking distance of first place, improving to 17-14 overall and 7-2 in district play. Hereford falls to 15-17 overall and 3-6 in district.
✨ Canyon Leaders
Laney Jones: 13 kills
Aiva Kerr: 26 digs
Brylee McElroy: 20 assists
✨ Hereford Leaders
Karizma Rivera: 7 kills
Sam Grajeda: 5 kills, 1 block
Lilly Madrigal: 14 assists, 9 digs, 1 ace
Mía Estrada: 6 assists
Kyndall Valdez: 11 digs, 1 ace
The Lady Eagles’ balanced attack and relentless defense proved too much for the Lady Whitefaces, as Canyon continues its push toward postseason positioning.
Dumas Sweeps Perryton to Move to 6-3 in District Play
The Dumas Demonettes continued their strong stretch of volleyball Tuesday night with a straight-set win over Perryton, taking the match 25-16, 25-20, 25-23. The victory improves Dumas to 19-16 overall and 6-3 in district, keeping them firmly in the postseason mix.
✨ Dumas Leaders
Haley Winegarner: 11 kills
Emarie Marquez: 7 kills
Sophie Clements: 15 assists
Gabby Alvarez: 14 assists, 6 aces
Gabi Holt: 17 digs
Suzette Reyes: 14 digs, 2 aces
Alang Makuei: 5 blocks
Demi Bitonel: 5 blocks
The Demonettes’ balance at the net and consistency from the service line helped them control the pace from start to finish.
District 5-4A
Liberty Dominates Levelland to Stay Perfect in District Play
The Lubbock-Cooper Liberty Lady Patriots continued their unbeaten district run with a convincing 25-14, 25-7, 25-10 sweep of Levelland on Tuesday night. Liberty improves to 35-2 overall and 8-0 in District 5-4A, clinching a spot in the 4A-D2 playoffs.
✨ Liberty Leaders
Campbell Beeler: 10 kills, 12 digs
Lexie Allgood: 10 kills, 2 digs
Kennedy Ezell: 11 digs, 2 assists
Bree Weatherly: 30 assists
The Lady Patriots were strong from the service line, combining for 13 aces as a team and controlling the tempo from start to finish.
Frenship Memorial Sweeps Snyder to Stay in Second Place
The Frenship Memorial Lady Panthers tightened their grip on second place in District 5-4A Tuesday night with a home sweep of Snyder, winning 25-23, 25-20, 25-21. The win moves Memorial to 22-8 overall and 6-2 in district, while Snyder falls to 10-18 overall and 2-5 in district.
✨ Frenship Memorial Leaders
Mercedes Rodriguez: 19 assists, 9 digs
Mackenzie Ivy: 10 kills
Bailey Layher: 8 kills
Olivia Villegas: 7 kills, 4 digs
Rodriguez led the offense with precision while hitting a major career milestone of 350 kills, as the Lady Panthers continue their steady climb toward postseason play.
District 3-4A
Andrews Sweeps Monahans to Close Out First Half of District Undefeated
The Andrews Lady Mustangs kept their perfect district record intact Tuesday night with a dominant sweep of Monahans, winning 25-?, 25-?, 25-? (scores not reported). The victory moves Andrews to 5-0 in district play as they wrap up the first half of the district schedule in first place.
✨ Andrews Leaders
Rylan Newbrough: 16 kills, 1 block, 9 digs
Emma Sauceda: 36 assists, 10 digs, 1 ace
Danlee Fisher: 20 digs, 3 assists, 2 aces
Addy Baeza: 9 kills, 1 dig
Kyra O’Connor: 7 kills, 1 block, 1 dig
Macie Miller: 7 digs
Charli Salgado: 7 digs, 1 ace
The Lady Mustangs continue to roll behind strong leadership and consistency across the court, proving why they remain the team to beat in District 3-4A.
Greenwood Battles Back to Knock Off Fort Stockton
The Greenwood Rangerettes overcame a slow start Tuesday night to earn a gritty four-set win over Fort Stockton, 16-25, 25-20, 25-17, 25-22. The victory improves Greenwood to 24-11 overall and 4-1 in District 3-4A, setting up a first-place showdown with Andrews on Saturday at noon.
✨ Greenwood Leaders
Emily Jones: 12 kills, 17 digs, 24 assists (triple-double)
Rylee Rubio: 19 kills, 19 digs (double-double)
Kimberle McConnell: 23 digs
Olivia Willis: 16 assists
Azul Arreola: 12 digs
Kensley Lewter: 10 digs
Angel Smith: 3 blocks
The Rangerettes showed resilience after dropping the opening set, responding with sharp defense and a balanced attack to secure their fourth district win.
Seminole Sweeps Pecos in District Play
The Seminole Maidens handled business Tuesday night, earning a clean sweep of Pecos with scores of 25-20, 25-11, 25-21.
✨ Stats: Not reported
District 2-3A
Shallowater Stays Perfect in District, Clawson Surpasses 1,100 Career Kills
The Fillies continued their dominant run through District 2-3A with a busy night of volleyball, sweeping Lubbock Talkington 25-9, 25-14, 25-13 before grinding out a five-set thriller over Abilene High, 16-25, 30-28, 25-20, 21-25, 15-10.
With the wins, Shallowater moves to 27-9 overall and 5-0 in district play, sitting alone atop the standings.
✨ Shallowater Leaders
Emma Clawson: 36 kills
Jorja McGuire: 18 kills, 29 digs
Carli Buckley: 20 kills
Aniston Vanatta: 34 assists
Jaci Fenter: 39 assists
Taylor Wood: 37 digs
The Fillies continue to roll behind a balanced attack and elite defensive effort, showing why they’re one of the premier programs in 3A volleyball.
Idalou Stays One Game Back of Shallowater with Sweep of Tulia
The Idalou Lady Wildcats stayed right on the heels of first-place Shallowater with a straight-set sweep of Tulia, 25-15, 25-18, 25-23, on Tuesday night.
With the win, Idalou improves to 20-13 overall and 4-1 in District 2-3A, keeping pace in the race for the district title.
✨ Stats: Not reported
District 1-3A
Bushland Extends District Win Streak to 101 with Sweep of Friona
The Bushland Lady Falcons continue to dominate District 1-3A play, soaring past Friona in straight sets (25-14, 25-7, 25-16) to extend their incredible district win streak to 101 matches.
Bushland improves to 31-8 overall and 4-0 in district, while Friona falls to 18-6 overall and 2-2.
✨ Bushland Leaders
Berklee Billington: 18 kills, 15 digs
Laynee Adams: 12 kills
Ava Permenter: 20 assists
Dalhart Stays Hot, Alone in Second After Sweep of River Road
The Dalhart Lady Wolves sit in second place in District 1-3A after handling River Road (25-9, 25-12, 25-18) on Tuesday night. Dalhart improves to 27-6-2 overall and 3-1 in district, while River Road drops to 20-10 and 1-3.
✨ Dalhart Leaders
Kammi Maddox: 12 kills, 12 assists (double-double)
Remi Johnson: 9 kills
Kaetlin Sundvahl: 20 assists
Area Games
Ropes Bounces Back with Strong Win Over Olton
The Ropes Lady Eagles earned a solid district win Tuesday night, taking down Olton in four sets (23-25, 25-20, 25-14, 25-14)
✨ Stats: Not reported
Plains Edges Abernathy in Five-Set Thriller
The Plains Cowgirls held off Abernathy in a back-and-forth five-set battle Tuesday night, coming away with a hard-fought win (25-16, 19-25, 25-21, 22-25, 15-10)
✨ Stats: Not reported
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