Marble Falls volleyball still looking for first district victory

FROM STAFF REPORTS

CEDAR PARK — The Marble Falls High School volleyball team lost to Cedar Park 10-25, 16-25, 11-25 Oct. 7.

“The Timberwolves have a very competitive program and play are extremely polished in their play,” Lady Mustangs head coach Julie Downs said. “We struggled with their passing game in the first game but started to relax and play in game two. However, the Lady Timberwolves were relentless in their offense, driving the ball with attacks and serves.”

The Marble Falls junior varsity lost 12-25, 20-25 to Cedar Park.

“Although the Lady Mustangs were unsuccessful in defeating the Timberwolves, the Lady Stangs proved to be a very tough competitor,” Downs said. “We are really excited about seeing this level of play from this team. As coaches, we recognize their abilities and are glad to see the athletes perform at this caliber.”

The Marble Falls freshmen also lost 9-25, 2-25.

“This is a very unusual situation for this team, which had been playing well,” Downs said. “It was a real off night for the ninth graders.”

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ON OFFENSE: Kills – Haley Coulter 2, Jackie Winn 2; aces – Amber Clark 1.

ON DEFENSE: Digs – Makenzie Carpenter 6, Shelcee Clark 4, Taylor Brackenridge 4; blocks – Coulter 1

SUB-VARSITY RESULTS: Marble Falls junior varsity lost 12-25, 20-25 and Marble Falls freshmen lost 9-25, 2-25

RECORDS: Marble Falls varsity is 10-20-1 overall and 0-6 in District 25-4A

UP NEXT: Marble Falls at Leander High, 3301 S. Bagdad Road in Leander, 7 p.m. Oct. 8; Marble Falls vs. Leander Rouse at Max Copeland Gym on the Marble Falls High School campus, 2101 Mustang Drive, on Oct. 11. Varsity and freshmen play at 5:30 p.m. with the junior varsity match at 7 p.m.