Waller come back to beat Foster in play-in match

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>District play is now over in the Texas High School Volleyball season, and the playoffs are set to begin later this week, bringing the most exciting and competitive portion of the season in the Lone Star State.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For another year, Prep Dig Texas is your go-to website when it comes to following the high school volleyball season in the Lone Star State, as we'll be covering multiple matches every week and providing the best coverage, featuring weekly previews, photo galleries, match reports and tournament standouts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/DdUaO4oDzVB/","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/DdUaO4oDzVB/ </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the last spots in the playoffs was in play on Tuesday, when the Foster Falcons and the Waller Bulldogs met in a play-in match at Cypress Park High School after having tying for fourth place in District 23. After starting behind, Waller fought back and triumphed 3-1 (21-25, 25-19, 25-12, 25-22), earning the right to compete in the postseason.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>Foster vs. Waller - Photos</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/p/DfBda45jqaY/?img_index=1","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/p/DfBda45jqaY/?img_index=1 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With the result, Waller improved their season record to 26-17, while Foster saw their season come to an end with 20 wins and 19 losses.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Players of the Game</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["534410"],"_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-6ae164784f6c0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Keys led Waller's comeback with a remarkably consistent and productive performance, which made an impact in different areas of the game. The senior setter was in system basically the entire time and made the most of it, running a very efficient offense that kept all the hitters involved but went to the top options in key moments. Keys also had a large offensive role with the Bulldogs, turning into a hitter when she was at the net and coming up big to put the ball down in moments of pressure. She also blocked well, getting a key stop near the end of set four, and performed excellent digs at the right back position.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/grtorres/status/2115226697025065022?a=NcsTdAlogJzclH1DLYku0026amp;s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/grtorres/status/2115226697025065022?a=NcsTdAlogJzclH1DLYku0026amp;s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["748006"],"_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-6ae164784f78f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Frank carried Waller's offense in the match and was pivotal in their victory. The sophomore outside hitter was on fire at the net, scoring at a high volume and stepping up in big moments. Frank was very explosive every time she went up to swing, and knew when to use power or finesse to put the ball down. She was automatic on the left in the second half of set four and helped her team come from behind to secure the win. The outside hitter also handled well the serves that went her way.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1057331,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/10/2J4A0252.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1057331" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["912038"],"_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-6ae164784f81f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Playing opposite to Frank, Selig also got the job done offensively and contributed to Waller's success. The sophomore outside hitter was very effective from both pins and stood out for her ability to put the ball down in difficult situations. Selig displayed excellent firepower to overcome opposing blockers at the net and combined it with impressive vision that helped her go around them. Her serve-receive game was also on point and helped her team remain in system offensively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/grtorres/status/2115223238099743154?a=YZ6vKeXGTjS3lbb75BYu0026amp;s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/grtorres/status/2115223238099743154?a=YZ6vKeXGTjS3lbb75BYu0026amp;s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["443026"],"_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-6ae164784f8b6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bailey was excellent on the back row for Waller and was another key piece in their comeback. The senior libero was flawless in serve-receive, covering her teammates and keeping the team in system at all times. Bailey also made a big impact on defense, controlling many hard-driven swings that went into her zone and showing excellent reading to anticipate plays and get to tips. The libero also set well in transition, served efficiently, and was very disciplined when covering her hitters, managing to recover some balls after they were blocked.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1057305,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/10/2J4A0078_c86e52.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1057305" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1057291"],"_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-6ae164784f942"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Zatz' calming presence at the net brought a lot of stability to Waller's game and helped them find their way after their first-set loss. The senior middle was extremely efficient and provided some much-needed veteran leadership in key moments for the Bulldogs. Zatz had an outstanding blocking performance, reading opponents well, playing aggressively above the net and coming up with stops in important moments. She wasn't among the team's main scoring options, but did well when she was set, putting the ball down at a consistent rate.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://twitter.com/grtorres/status/2115247590891569391?a=5Ub5V78ybC-mviWLbDku0026amp;s=20","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"x","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/grtorres/status/2115247590891569391?a=5Ub5V78ybC-mviWLbDku0026amp;s=20 </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1045550"],"_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-6ae164784fa68"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Hawkins performed very well in what may have been the most high-pressure match of her young high school volleyball career, earning a spot among Foster's top players on the court. Playing as a right side hitter, the freshman was a reliable scoring weapon for them. Hawkins demonstrated great firepower and vision to score off quickers and higher sets on the right and was intelligent at using tips when working in less-than-ideal conditions. The freshman also made a big impact with her blocking, pressing Waller's pin hitters above the net and getting stops on the right.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1057322,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/10/2J4A0198.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1057322" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1057295"],"_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-6ae164784fb01"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Krametbauer had a good performance at the pin for Foster and was their main scoring option throughout the match. The senior outside hitter made the most of her length, using it to hit over the top of opposing blockers and to tool them. Krametbauer also had a nice blocking presence at the net, registering a few stops and consistently getting in the way of opponents. She also played well in serve-receive, being accurate with most of her deliveries.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:image {"id":1057308,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2026/10/2J4A0121.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-1057308" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->