TAPPS Playoff Match: Antonian Prep vs Concordia Lutheran
The University Interscholastic League (UIL) postseason continues at full pace as we’re closer than even to finding out the four teams in each division that will make it to the State Championships next weekend. There’s also a lot of action…
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Continue ReadingThe University Interscholastic League (UIL) postseason continues at full pace as we’re closer than even to finding out the four teams in each division that will make it to the State Championships next weekend.
There’s also a lot of action going on in the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) as the season just entered the playoffs, generating some really exciting matchups that involve some of the best players in the Lone Star State.
This Saturday will feature a very interesting matchup in the Class 6A between Antonian Prep and Concordia Lutheran and here’s all you need to know about it:
Antonian Prep vs Concordia Lutheran – 1pm
These are two teams with highly positive regular season records. The Apaches from the Antonian Prep High School in San Antonio topped District 3 with six wins in as many matches and won 43 out of the 50 regular season matches. The Crusaders from the Concordia Lutheran High School out of Tomball were second in District 4 with a 10-2 win record and have amassed 35 wins and none losses so far in the season.
Players to Watch – Antonian Prep
Kalina Calvillo Kalina Calvillo 6'1" | OH Antonian | 2024 State TX – Outside Hitter – Club: Alamo – 2024
A 5’11” outside hitter with a cannon of a right arm and great volleyball IQ, Kalina Calvillo Kalina Calvillo 6'1" | OH Antonian | 2024 State TX has carried Antonian Prep’s offense over the season. She has registered a team-high 539 kills, accounting for nearly a third of the Apaches’ production in that area. Recently named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Phenom List, Calvillo has also produced 199 digs, 78 passes and 26 blocks. She ranks 77th in our 2024 Prep Dig State Rankings.
Olivia Arredondo – Setter – Club: SA Juniors – 2022
A nominee for our Prep Dig Texas All-State Awards, Olivia Arredondo is a key piece of Antonian Prep’s success. The 5’7” setter is extremely consistent and has great location on her sets. Arredondo is putting up some huge numbers in her senior season as her production is currently at 1,371 assists (10.4 per set), 293 digs, 80 kills, 36 aces and 18 blocks.
Players to Watch – Concordia Lutheran
Sophia Keene Sophia Keene 6'1" | OH Concordia Lutheran | 2022 State #100 Nation TX – Outside Hitter – Club: Houston Skyline – 2022
One of the most productive outside hitters in her class, Sophia Keene Sophia Keene 6'1" | OH Concordia Lutheran | 2022 State #100 Nation TX ranks 18th in our Prep Dig State Rankings. Keene is a handful to deal with at the net at 6’1”, but she made it that high in the list because of her great all-around game. Set to play for Baylor after the next club season, she has tallied 319 kills, 294 passes, 76 digs, 27 blocks and 26 aces for the Crusaders this season.
Sydney Whitfield Sydney Whitfield 5'10" | OH Concordia Lutheran | 2022 State TX – Outside Hitter – Club: Houston Skyline – 2022
Keene’s teammate in both their high school and club teams, Sydney Whitfield Sydney Whitfield 5'10" | OH Concordia Lutheran | 2022 State TX forms a solid outside hitter duo with her. The 5’10” prospect is extremely well-versed on her game and provides the team some great consistency on the backcourt. A Liberty University commit, Whitfield is currently at 202 kills, 294 passes, 71 digs, 53 aces and 16 blocks this season. She ranks 103rd in our 2022 Prep Dig State Rankings.