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UNFINISHED BUSINESS: No. 23 FB Austin has more to prove
NO. 23 -- FORT BEND AUSTIN BULLDOGS
Head Coach: Kristin Goodman
2023: 27-17/Bi-District Finalists
KRISTIN GOODMAN ENTERS YEAR FIVE OF LEADING THE FORT BEND AUSTIN BULLDOGS.
As the squad turns the page for 2024, they look to avenge an early exit from the playoffs a year ago. FB Austin finished 27-17 overall and fell short to Seven Lakes in the bi-district round.
Five starters come back from that team, including reigning District Newcomer of the Year Tinsley Welker at setter. The Texas Sports Writers Association second-team, all-state selection finished with 1,117 assists, averaging 8.9 per set, 308 digs, 199 kills, 63 aces and 45 blocks as a freshman.
Team captains and first-team, all-district picks Gabbie Kennedy (Sr. L) and Bailey Blackburn (Sr. OH) are also back. Kennedy finished 2023 with 856 digs, 79 aces and 56 assists; she has 1,656 digs in her career. Blackburn registered 385 kills, 327 digs, 59 aces and 34 blocks.
Also, watch out for Lizzie Edwards, who will be new to the huddle this fall. According to Goodman, filling Adell Murray’s shoes in the lineup will be key along with more vocal leadership on the court. This team has some “Unfinished Business” in 2024.
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Fat Boy's Pizza Coach of the Month: Kristin Goodman FB Austin Volleyball Coach
Fort Bend Austin is ranked No. 16 in the VYPE Top 20 Volleyball Poll for good reason.
The Bulldogs are currently 10-2 in district play and led by coach Kristin Goodman. Austin had a signature win over super-power Ridge Point and will be playoff-ready come late October.
VYPE caught up with the Bulldogs and Goodman as they were named the Fat Boys Pizza Coach and Team of the Month.