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    Rising high above the net, Wimberley volleyball player Payton Knight prepares to slam the ball for another score against Cedar Creek in last Friday’s home meet. The Texans defeated Cedar Creek in three games while giving mo

Wimberley Texans beat Devine

The Wimberley Texan volleyball girls swept Divine in three games (25-14/25-13/25-21) last Tuesday as they continued to improve as a team. “They were okay as a team to play at this point of the season,” Coach Stephanie Barthels said. “Just right to help us gain motivation while improving our team co-ordination.”

During the Devine games, senior Reilly Horn racked up 14 kills and Morgan Reilly Romano tallied 22 assists. Barthels also made special praise for Sydney Pate’s work on defense during the Devine games.

Against Cedar Creek last Friday, the Texan girls upped their season record to 19-9 with a three game rout of the visitors (25-18/25-16/25-19). For the Cedar Creek games, Coach Barthels alternated between starters and non-starters to give more girls court time. “For example,” Barthels explained, “We usually use only one libero, but this gave us an opportunity to give all three girls a chance to gain experience at their position while working with different player combinations.”

Though she’s one of only four sophomores on the varsity squad, Brina Jones received compliments for improvements in hitting techniques and blocking.

This week’s games include taking on Dripping Springs on their home courts on Tuesday night. “They’re always really good,” Barthels commented. “Their coach has a bunch of potential college Division One recruits. Some play on top competitive club teams outside of their school season. They’ll provide a real challenge!”

The Freshmen and JV teams get their chances at volleyball success on Thursday, September 6 and September 8, at the Wimberley F/JV Tex-Fest Tournament. Tournament and individual game times will be announced.

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Wimberley, TX 78676
Phone: 512-847-2202
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