Battling Out Bi-District

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Playoff season begins for high school volleyball and there are many heavy match ups going into this weekend. Kicking off with 6A schools in North Texas, 10 games to be played Thursday evening with some big contenders facing each other in this first round. These teams have done the work this season and need little explanation for their post season appearances. Here are teams and players facing off this weekend that cannot be missed as they put on a good show towards a state championship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Flower Mound, Allen, and Wakeland</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6A region 1</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["531615"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae3b5bcd59c1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='531615' first='Aleah' last='Edmond'], a sizable 6 rotation outside hitter for Flower Mound high school, has been all over the court this season. She has rung in over 1000 attack attempts for the '26-27 season, making her a mission very clear to opponents. Her drive to end rallies and keep her team ahead has brought them to this exciting point in the season. As the playoffs unfold for district 6A, [player_tooltip player_id='531615' first='Aleah' last='Edmond'] will be the offensive threat for Flower Mound opponents will need to plan for. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["411969"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae3b5bcd5a1d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='411969' first='Hayden' last='Curtis'], Flower Mound setter and 4 year varsity vet, has taken on the job of leading the offensive tempo with decisive play making. Leading her team with over 1100 assists this season, and showing no signs of stopping her ability to run an aggressive offense for a strong Flower Mound team. Adding to her team's scoring ability with 100 kills of her own, Hayden is serving her team with a quick tempo, incredible hustle, and a court awareness that is pushing Flower Mound down the road for the gold.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["952570"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae3b5bcd5a66"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='952570' first='Sayge' last='Chandler'], a sophomore middle blocker for Allen, has protected the net defensively well this season. Showing to be a hard block for opponents to get around, casing a disruption among many offenses. She is coming in with 62 blocks in the regular season, standing at 6'2 with an aggressive attack and footwork at the net. Sayge's ability to move, read, and close the block have served her team well and push opponents to be mindful of her throughout play. This encourages her offensive skill, as she makes just as much noise when swinging.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["727293"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae3b5bcd5aaa"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='727293' first='Landry' last='Mcrae'], a 6'0 junior setter for Allen high school, is coming into the playoffs just shy of 1100 assists for the season. Pushing her team's tempo with a quick release and disciplined footwork she shows off her IQ and court awareness. With her size and athletic ability Landry has shown to be threat offensively from many roles. Alongside her successful attempts of setting her hitters, Mcrae is just as capable of racking up her own kills with an impressive approach and controlled swing at the net.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["529055"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae3b5bcd5aec"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='529055' first='Skye' last='Lincoln'], a sophomore 6 rotation outside hitter for an impressive Wakeland High, is coming into the playoffs leading her team in 5 categories. With quick footwork, reaction time, and approach she is the key to this Wakeland team's offense. Her athleticism, energy and overall IQ is proof enough that she is going to be a problem for opponents and will continue to serve her team in every role that is needed. This post season expect to see her serve, swing, defense, make all the difference in her team's success.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["433637"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6ae3b5bcd5b2d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='433637' first='Jacey' last='Rogers'], senior setter for Wakeland high, comes into post season play on a mission to run her team's offense. Racking up over 500 assists on the season, averaging 5 per set, Jacey is a fundamentally sound setter that is vital to successful offense as the post season progresses. Her ability to play defense protects from an easy take out from opponents and further highlights her committed play. Quick footwork, decisive play making, and no hesitation in reacting to the ball, Jacey is prepared to push the tempo in the high pressure games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->