Division 6A – District 21 – The Double Play In
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Most high school teams around the state of Texas have already found out if they will or not take part in the University Interscholastic League (UIL) playoffs, but things turned out a little bit differently in Division 6A – District…
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Continue ReadingMost high school teams around the state of Texas have already found out if they will or not take part in the University Interscholastic League (UIL) playoffs, but things turned out a little bit differently in Division 6A – District 21.
While College Station (13-1) and Brenham (12-2) pulled away in first and second place, a four-way tie between Magnolia, Montgomery, Lake Creek and Magnolia West, each with seven wins and seven losses, created the need for not one, but two play in matches in order to determine which programs will take the two remaining spots in the postseason.
Both matches will be held on Friday, October 27, and here’s what to expect from each of them:
Magnolia vs. Montgomery – 5:00 – @ Magnolia West HS
The Magnolia Bulldogs ended district play with three wins in their last five matches and carry the momentum of the five-set win against Magnolia West on Tuesday that kept them alive in the playoff race. Magnolia are without their leading scorer, senior outside hitter Chloe Richards Chloe Richards 6'1" | OH Magnolia | 2024 State TX , who’s injured, and will rely on the leadership of senior setter Kira Braun Kira Braun 5'9" | S Magnolia | 2024 TX (1,011 assists, 312 digs, 104 kills, 48 aces). Junior outside hitter Hailey Admire Hailey Admire 5'11" | OH Magnolia | 2025 TX (278 kills) is expected to step up and be the team’s main scorer while senior libero Alli Gentri (430 digs, 439 passes) leads the team’s backcourt efforts.
The Montogomery Bears get to the decisive match after back-to-back wins over Magnolia and A&M Consolidated, having swept their play in opponents just a week ago. Freshman outside hitter Delaney Wright Delaney Wright 5'10" | OH Montgomery | 2027 State TX (437 kills, 442 digs, 446 passes, 53 aces) has been huge for Montgomery in the season and will need to bring another great performance. Senior middle Grace Ellis (235 kills, 98 blocks) has also been very strong at the net, while junior libero Ella Sadler (579 digs, 595 passes) has been getting the job done on the backcourt. Senior setter Kaysie Lynch Kaysie Lynch 5'9" | S Montgomery | 2024 State TX (1,067 assists, 297 digs, 47 aces) is another key piece in the Bears’ playing system.
Lake Creek vs. Magnolia West – 5:00 – @ Magnolia HS
Last year’s state semifinalists Lake Creek made a strong push in the final week of district play, winning matches against A&M Consolidated and Rudder to catch their opponents – they also topped Magnolia West 3-1 earlier this month. The Lions have junior outside Peyton McKee Peyton McKee 6'0" | OH Lake Creek | 2025 TX (154 kills) and sophomore middle Kansas Lamar Kansas Lamar 6'3" | MB Lake Creek | 2026 TX (114 kills) as their leading scorers – Lamar also leads the team in blocks with 41. Senior outside hitter Sarah Caminita Sarah Caminita 5'10" | DS/L Lake Creek | 2024 TX has also been huge for the team (102 kills, 222 digs, 221 passes), contributing on both sides of the ball. Freshman Brooke Kelley Brooke Kelley 5'8" | S Lake Creek | 2027 TX (248 assists) and junior Addlyn Sessions (212 assists) have been splitting time at setter. Senior libero Kennedy Schramm Kennedy Schramm 5'4" | DS/L Lake Creek | 2025 State TX missed some time at the start of the season due to injury but is back at her usual form, providing a lot of defensive stability.
The Magnolia West Mustangs had a rough stretch at the end of district play, dropping four of their last five matches and seeing their opponents gain ground, but their only victory in the period was a strong one, against Brenham. Junior outside hitter Sydnie Mullens (381 kills) has been leading their offense, with help from freshman right side Hayden Stebbins Hayden Stebbins 5'8" | S Magnolia West | 2027 State TX (238 kills) and senior middle Olivia Cruz (210 kills), who leads the team in blocks, with 27. Sophomore setter Shannon Dworaczyk Shannon Dworaczyk 5'9" | S Magnolia West | 2026 TX (1,078 assists, 294 digs, 48 aces) is off to an excellent season, while senior libero Shea Mcelroy (446 digs, 340 passes) and junior defensive specialist Lauren Brown Lauren Brown 5'6" | DS/L Magnolia West | 2025 TX (444 digs, 436 passes) have been studs on the backcourt.