AREA VOLLEYBALL PREVIEWS
Hughes Springs (24-9-1) vs. Paris Chisum Rivercrest High School, 6 p.m. Class 3A bi-district championship.
SITE, TIME: AT STAKE:
Peyton Blythe, senior, setter; Kensley Echols, senior, outside hitter, Cypress Wright, senior, middle; Haylee Wilson, senior, right side hitter; Kennedi Northam, senior, libero; Charlie Reeves, senior, defensive specialist.
Hughes Springs’ Tisha Thompson—“The girls have been playing better every game. I’m excited to watch them compete in the playoffs. One of our key leaders in Cypress Wright. She’s really stepped it up this year as our starting middle. She does all the little things right, always cheers on her teammates and keeps their heads in the game when they get down. Paris Chisum will be scrappy. We need to use our size advantage at the net. It
LINEUP: COACH’S COMMENTS:
is important that we play fundamental volleyball and get a lead and keep it; no ups and downs.”
Winner plays either Troup or New Diana in the area round.
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Redwater (23-10) vs. Prairiland (15-7)
Willie Williams Gym at Mount Pleasant High School, 7:30 p.m.
SITE, ROUND: AT STAKE:
Bella Fernandez, sophomore, outside hitter/defensive specialist; Karlee Carmony, junior, middle hitter; Emilee Calicott, senior, outside hitter; Karley Morrow, junior, outside hitter/defensive specialist; Ally Walston, sophomore, libero; Keeley Wilbur, junior, setter.
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Class 3A bi-district championship. Redwater’s Ocie Hanes— “After we lost a crucial player, our team did not have much confidence. The team has been fighting back and has regained confidence. The girls are bonding well together. Prairiland runs a perimeter defense, and they are a lot like us. It should be a good match. Karley Morrow is a leader on the floor and leads by example. She is very coal and helps keep the team positive. Bethanee Calicott is vocal on the floor and helps the team stay up and intense. We need to stay consistent, be aggressive, hit the ball well, and not commit unforced errors. Hughes Springs Winner plays either Beckville or West Rusk in the area round.
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