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Bishop Lynch High School
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Winner Bishop Lynch BLHS 13-14, 2-6
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Liberty Christian School LCS 30-10, 6-0
Winner
Bishop Lynch BLHS
13-14, 2-6
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Final
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Liberty Christian School LCS
30-10, 6-0
Set Scores
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Bishop Lynch BLHS 29 22 25 25 (3)
Liberty Christian School LCS 27 25 23 17 (1)

Game Recap: Volleyball | | BLHS Sports Information

Friars shock Warriors, advance to TAPPS regionals

ARGYLE, TX -- The Bishop Lynch Friars pulled off a major upset in the TAPPS area volleyball playoffs, defeating Liberty Christian 3-1 on the Warriors' home court last night. Entering the match as underdogs, the Friars had lost five of their previous six matches and faced the No. 1-seeded Warriors. Liberty Christian earned the top seed by going 6-0 in district play with a 30-9 season record, including 10-1 at home. Despite the challenging odds, the Friars rallied for their best performance of the season to secure a spot in the regionals.

"I believe our tough district helped prepare us for this team," Head Coach Shea Jenkins said. "The team did an outstanding job of coming into a new environment and executing the game plan."

When asked to name a player of the match, Jenkins emphasized the collective effort. "There isn't one girl on our team who didn't deserve player of the match," he said. "The way everyone stepped up, from top to bottom, was awesome to watch. I'm proud of the entire team."

Bishop Lynch 3, Liberty Christian (29-27, 22-25, 25-23, 25-17)


Match Highlights:
  • Ten of the 11 Friars who participated in the match recorded at least one kill, with Kylie Love leading with 11.  
  • The Friars' 12 service aces were their second-highest total of the season. 
  • Their 95 digs set a season-high and marked their highest total in a match since 2020. 

HOW IT HAPPENED:

SET 1 | The first set was a tightly contested battle until the Friars pulled away to lead 24-20. After a Warriors timeout, Liberty Christian rallied, extending the set and eventually taking a 27-26 lead. Despite the intense atmosphere, Bishop Lynch fought back to clinch the crucial first set, 29-27. Emma Poff contributed seven assists and four digs, while Aven Crosby, Daija Williams, and Madison Pflum each recorded three kills. 

SET 2 | The second set was equally competitive, with both teams tied at 20-20 after another back-and-forth stretch. Pflum led the Friars with four kills, while Maia Raleigh added eight assists. However, the Warriors managed to close out the set 25-22, evening the match at one set each. 

SET 3 | The third set followed the night's theme of intense play, with both teams battling for every point. The Friars recorded a match-high 28 digs and two blocks to stay level with the top-seeded Warriors. With Liberty Christian leading 23-22, Bishop Lynch won three consecutive points with scrappy defensive efforts, taking the set 25-23 and creating tension in the home gym. 

SET 4 | When it mattered most, the Friars came together to close out the match with a dominant 25-17 win. They quickly jumped to a 10-5 lead and finished strong with four aces. Kylie Love recorded a set-high four kills, while Maddie Smotherman contributed seven of her match-high 23 digs to help seal the upset victory. 




TAPPS AREA PLAYOFF RESULTS :
  • John Paul II defeated Trinity Christian, 3-0
  • Prestonwood Christian defeated Parish Episcopal, 3-0
  • Ursuline defeated Nolan Catholic, 3-0
  • Antonian defeated St. Pius X, 3-0
  • St. Agnes defeated St. Michaels, 3-0
  • Incarnate Word defeated St. John XXIII, 3-0
  • Concordia Lutheran defeated TMI-Episcopal, 3-0

NEXT UP:
The Friars will play in the TAPPS Regional playoff round against John Paul II. The match will be held at John Paul II High School on Saturday, November 9, at 3:00 p.m. CT.
 

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