Mathis, Whirlwinds look for third consecutive playoff appearance
Corey Mathis was a key component in Floydada’s advancement to its second consecutive playoff appearance in 2015.Mathis rushed for 1,098 yards and 13 touchdowns as the 5-foot-11 running back helped lift...
View ArticleX-factor: Miller to lead Lobos' run game
Levelland’s offense has nearly become synonymous with passing the ball with standout quarterback Nick Gerber taking the snaps, but it’s the team’s X-factor that could make teams pay this season —...
View ArticleEarly looks: Shallowater speed and defense highlight fresh team
The faces are new across the field, but the Class 3A Shallowater football team remains poised and ready to attempt another playoff run.“Once we (learn the new playbook), get our tempo (going) and...
View ArticleCoronado's Gray improves after sophomore season
For the first time in his coaching career, Seth Parr went into the 2015 high school football season with a sophomore quarterback under center.Qua Gray, a strong-armed, speedy signal caller, struggled...
View ArticleFrenship offense touts new faces at QB, RB
For the first time in awhile, Frenship head football coach Brad Davis will pencil in different starters at the quarterback and running back positions.Davis, who became familiar with Tresten Kennard...
View ArticleBuilding a winner: Lady Lions' two-year title run built five years ago
Tyler Neal can recall all of the high-fives, smiles, handshakes and hugs.The veteran Trinity Christian volleyball coach soaked in all of the sights and following his team’s 3-1 match victory over Fort...
View ArticleCooper volleyball hopes to improve on banner year
After eclipsing the 30 victories for the first time in program history a season ago, it’s difficult to think the Cooper volleyball team can improve on those record-breaking marks.But head coach...
View ArticleMaidens return a stronger unit
After losing its three time district MVP and No. 1 hitter early last season — Kendall Freeman — the Seminole volleyball team was forced to regroup.Freeman sporadically returned for several games...
View ArticleArea high school volleyball preseason rankings
TAPPS-UIL CLASS 3A RANKINGS1. Trinity Christian (37-3-1) The Lions, who return LSV Super Team selection Peyton Himango for her junior campaign, are seeking their third straight title this fall.2....
View ArticleLevelland, Lubbock High, Seminole win season openers
Levelland won their season opener against Plainview 25-17, 16-25, 27-25, 25-17 on Monday at Seminole High School.Codee Lecrone recorded a team high four aces along with 22 digs, and Sydney Ramirez led...
View ArticleFrenship remains perfect after opening tri-match
WOLFFORTH — The Frenship volleyball team’s season opening task could be considered an uphill battle.The Tigers, who hosted Dumas and Abilene Wylie in a tri-match, struggled early until they found a way...
View ArticleShallowater overcomes slow start en route to sweep
SHALLOWATER — The Shallowater High School volleyball team accomplished a few goals Tuesday night in front of their home crowd.First off, the Class 3A Fillies showed little signs of rust following a...
View ArticleCooper sweeps Denver City in season opener
The Cooper High School volleyball team swept Denver City 25-16, 25-16, 25-21, on Tuesday in a season-opening road match.The Lady Pirates’ Reagan Robertson and Addi Peters led the offense with 10 kills...
View ArticleFrenship offense touts new faces at QB, RB
For the first time in awhile, Frenship head football coach Brad Davis will pencil in different starters at the quarterback and running back positions.Davis, who became familiar with Tresten Kennard...
View ArticleAll Saints victorious in season opener
The All Saints volleyball team started off its season on a winning note by sweeping Lubbock Christian 25-9, 25-17, 25-15 in a TAPPS non-district match on Tuesday night.Brook Bowman finished with 16...
View ArticleShallowater looks to continue winning ways into home tournament
Shallowater head volleyball coach Amy Mangum expected a little bit of rust from her new-look squad.A year after advancing to the Region I-3A, the Fillies graduated four key starters and introduced a...
View ArticleDenver City ends pool play unblemished, advances to Gold & Silver bracket
SHALLOWATER — Megan David could only smile.The Denver City head volleyball coach approved of every kill, dig and even defensive rotation her team made Friday during pool play of the Shallowater...
View ArticleYoung Lady Eagle squad finish first day of tournament on positive note
SHALLOWATER — After dropping their first two matches to Graham (25-16, 25-15) and Friona (25-17, 25-18) during pool play of the Shallowater Tournament, the young Lubbock Christian volleyball team...
View ArticleShallowater tournament notebook: Potential for 'Battle of the Fillies'
Potential for ‘Battle of the Fillies’ What’s normally reserved as a big-time volleyball matchup in the playoffs may come a little earlier in the regular season. The clash of the Fillies — pitting...
View ArticleLady Mustangs go 2-1 at Bev Ball Classic
The Coronado volleyball team got off to a strong start, going 2-1 during Friday’s pool play of the Bev Ball Classic in Abilene.The Lady Mustangs defeated Temple, 25-23, 25-18 in their first match...
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