Burnet volleyball continues pursuit of undefeated district record with two more wins
CAPTION: Burnet senior Addie Grace Hernandez (front row, left) and junior MaeSyn Gay hold posters proclaiming their big accomplishments for the Lady Dawgs following the victory against Marble Falls Oct. 18. Courtesy photo
The Burnet High School volleyball team earned two more District 24-4A victories against rivals Marble Falls and Lampasas.
The Lady Dawgs defeated the Lady Mustangs 25-12, 22-25, 25-17, 25-22 Oct. 18 and Lampasas 15-25, 25-18, 25-14, 25-20 Oct. 14.
“With trying a new rotation, things were a little shaky, but they battled through it and got it done,” head coach Crystal Shipley said. “They have secured a playoff spot but need to finish strong to stay at the top.”
Against Marble Falls, two Lady Dawgs earned some individual milestones. Senior Addie Grace Hernandez recorded her 800th career dig, while junior MaeSyn Gay had her 700th career kill.
“This is an incredible accomplishment, and we are so proud of them,” Shipley said.
The Lady Dawgs took their usual approach in facing the Lady Badgers.
“The varsity girls started the night a little out of system, but after the first set, they calmed down and took care of business,” the coach noted.
The Burnet subvarsities also continued their winning ways, capturing both matches against Marble Falls and Lampasas in straight sets.
“They have two more district games left and are both sitting in a great spot to win district,” Shipleysaid. “They played great and continue to grow confidence.”
The Lady Dawgs hit the road to face Georgetown Gateway Friday, Oct. 21, in a key match. Burnet beat Gateway in five games in the first round. The Lady Gators (19-7, 7-1) are looking to return the favor. A Gateway win means at least a share of the district title.
The varsity plays at 5 p.m. followed by the junior varsity and freshmen at 6:30 p.m.
“This game will be a big factor in the varsity standings,” Shipley said. “We are so proud of all three teams for their commitment as the season gets long and tough.”
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STATISTICS
Against Marble Falls
Kills — MaeSyn Gay 16, McKenzie Davis 10, Addie Houston 7, Zaria Solis 6, Lauren Howton 5, Laney Huffman 3; aces — Camryn Courtney 3, MaeSyn Gay 2, McKenzie Davis 2, Harlynn Roberts 1; assists — Lainey Rye 20, Camryn Courtney 18, MaeSyn Gay 3, Journey Denton 2, Addie Grace Hernandez 1; blocks — Laney Huffman 3, Lauren Howton 1, Addie Houston 1; digs — Addie Grace Hernandez 17, Lainey Rye 14, MaeSyn Gay 11, Camryn Courtney 11, McKenzie Davis 5, Reagan Shipley 5, Harlynn Roberts 3, Zaria Solis 2, Journey Denton 1, Addie Houston 1
Against Lampasas
Kills — Zaria Solis 14, McKenzie Davis 13, MaeSyn Gay 12, Lauren Howton 9, Camryn Courtney 3, Addie Houston 3, Addie Grace Hernandez 1; aces — Addie Grace Hernandez 1, Journey Denton 1, Lainey Rye 1, McKenzie Davis 1, Camryn Courtney 1; assists — Camryn Courtney 23, Lainey Rye 20, Journey Denton 2, MaeSyn Gay 2, Addie Grace Hernandez 1, McKenzie Davis 1, Zaria Solis 1, Reagan Shipley 1; blocks — McKenzie Davis 3, MaeSyn Gay 2, Zaria Solis 1, Lauren Howton 1; digs — Addie Grace Hernandez 13, MaeSyn Gay 13, Journey Denton 13, Camryn Courtney 8, Lainey Rye 7, Addie Houston 6, Laney Huffman 5, Zaria Solis 4, McKenzie Davis 4, Lauren Howton 3, Reagan Shipley 2
