Shana Beaty
Staff writer
On Monday, September 25th, Devine’s 7th grade Volleyball A-Team added another win to their record beating Uvalde in two consecutive sets, 25-16, 25-20 making their district record 5-0; and season record 7-1.
Coach Amber Aguilar was really proud of how aggressively the Fillys played against Uvalde saying, “Uvalde definitely gave us a challenge, but my girls held their own because my team is good at handling pressure.” Aguilar also shared her feelings regarding their level of play and how her girls are really playing as a team. She stated, “These girls are going to do some great things in the near future and I can’t wait to see it!”
A-TEAM STATS
SERVICE POINTS: Emma McIver-8, Kalli Bedford-8, Karsyn Mann-5, Halli Carroll-4, Olivia Taylor-2, Reese Schueling-1
ACES: McIver-3, Bedford-3, Mann-1
ASSISTS: McIver-3, Taylor-1
ATTACKS: Dresden Talamantes-3, Hali Carroll-3, McIver and Bedford each w/1
KILLS: McIver-4, Carroll-3, Talamantes-2, Mann and Taylor each w/1
DIGS: McIver-4, Carroll-4, Talamantes-3, Schueling-3, Mann-2, Taylor and Jessa Mata each w/1
Devine Middle School’s 7th Volleyball B-Team lost to Uvalde in 3 sets, 14-25, 25-16, 10-15. Coach Amber Aguilar can’t say enough about how much her B-Team is improving with each game they play, stating, “This group of girls has so much desire to get better and that’s what I want for them. And they ARE getting better, and gaining some confidence. It’s important that their skills improve, but it’s also important to me that they have a positive experience. They are improving every day and I’m proud of their efforts.”
B-TEAM STATS
SERVICE POINTS: Mallory Geries-8, Maya McElwee-7, Mila Sorrell-5, Nyla Jackson-1
ACES: Sorrell-2, McElwee-1
ATTACKS: Nayeli Munoz-1
KILLS: Presley Freeburn-1, Jackson-1, Geries-1, Kaytie Klein-1
ASSISTS: None
BLOCKS: none
DIGS: Klein-1
District Record: 1-4