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Trophy Club Byron Nelson Volleyball dominating through preseason play
Northwest ISD's very own Trophy Club Byron Nelson volleyball program is taking the preseason by storm this year as they plow through their opponents. VYPE DFW takes a look at the season last year and lays out just what fans can continue to expect from this impressive Lady Bobcats program!
Looking Back
Last season, the Lady Bobcats fell short of making the playoffs after going 3-9 in district play (19-20 overall) to finish in the 5th place in their district. Although the team didn't have an ideal season, they were able to defeat the likes of Flower Mound Marcus, Wichita Falls Rider, Rockwall, Red Oak, Keller Central, and more as they continued to work on sharpening their skills throughout the season.
This Season
So far this season, the Lady Bobcats have focused on doing whatever it takes to remain at the top. Through preseason play, there has only been one match they have lost- a tough fought battle against Southlake Carroll (2-1). Byron Nelson has used last season as motivation to be better with every step onto the court. The team has taken down big opponents around them like the legendary Lucas Lovejoy program, Rockwall, Keller, Grapevine, Denton Guyer, and more. Recently, the Lady Bobcats defeated Tomball, San Antonio Brennan, San Antonio MacArthur, Cedar Ridge, Poth, San Antonio Madison, Boerne-Champion, and Grand Oaks to finish at the top of the standings for a tournament.
What To Expect
With a well-rounded team that seems to have a fire in their heart for victory this season, fans of Byron Nelson volleyball can expect to see continued efforts on the court. Not only has the team been dedicated to winning, but they have only dropped nine sets while winning 55 of their own. Fans can expect to see senior Samantha Hoppes, junior Nora Conway, sophomore Sydnee Peterson, freshman Kylie Kleckner, and more continue to dominate the court through the rest of preseason play as they head into their district schedule.
Catch Them In Action
Byron Nelson only has a handful of preseason games left as they take on Flower Mound Marcus in front of a home crowd at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 30th followed by an away game on Friday, September 2nd at Plano East. For a closer look at the schedule, click here!
Midseason Update: Byron Nelson Volleyball
The Byron Nelson Lady Bobcats volleyball team has been fighting through their schedule in an attempt to get back to the dominant position that they were in last season. Last season, the Lady Bobcats finished first in their district with a 10-2 district record (17-4 overall). Despite seeming to have a little bit of a rougher year this season, the two-seasons removed State Champs continue to fight their way through the schedule.
So far this season, the Lady Bobcats have posted a 17-17 overall record (1-5 in district). During their preseason play, the Lady Bobcats defeated the likes of Southlake Carroll, Burleson, Waxahachie, Vandegift, and more. The Lady Bobcats have beaten Keller Central in district play, but have fallen in hard-fought matches against Timber Creek, Fossil Ridge, Southlake Carroll, and school district rival V.R. Eaton. With only seven games left in the season, Byron Nelson is looking for a strong finish.
Junior right side hitter Samantha Hoppes currently leads the Lady Bobcats in kills with 450 kills in 96 sets played. Hoppes has also tallied 55 total blocks (43 solo, 12 assisted), and 205 digs. Leading Byron Nelson in digs is senior defensive specialist Brynn Bates. Bates has tallied 651 digs for an average of nearly 20 digs per match. Bates has also racked up a team-high 34 aces with 260 serving points.
The Lady Bobcats' next game is Tuesday, October 5 at 5 p.m. against Keller. Be expected to watch a tough Byron Nelson squad battle every moment of the next few matches in order to post a stronger finish to their district play.