Bishop Lynch begins its 2026 postseason journey on the road Tuesday night, returning to Ken Burroughs Competition Gym to face the Liberty Christian Warriors in the TAPPS 6A Area Round.
Here is everything you need to know about the playoff matchup, including how to watch, follow, and purchase tickets.
MATCH INFORMATION
|
BISHOP LYNCH |
LIBERTY CHRISTIAN |
| RECORD |
24-10 |
25-14 |
| DISTRICT RECORD |
5-3 |
3-3 |
| RANK |
3rd (District 2) |
2nd (District 1) |
| LAST 10 MATCHES |
6-4 |
5-5 |
FOUR NOTES
- A rematch with regional implications. The Friars face the Warriors for the second time this season, with a trip to the TAPPS 6A Regional Round on the line. Bishop Lynch defeated Liberty Christian, 3-1, on Sept. 8.
- A history of success. Since 2010, Bishop Lynch holds an 18-2 all-time record against Liberty Christian, including a 10-1 mark at Ken Burroughs Competition Gym.
- A playoff rematch two years in the making. The teams last met in the postseason in the 2024 Area Round, when the Friars upset the No. 1-seeded Warriors, 3-1, on their home court to advance to the regional round.
- Familiar faces from the 2024 upset. Kylie Love and Charlie Wells, then sophomores, led the Friars with 11 and nine kills, respectively, in the 2024 playoff victory. Maia Raleigh added a double-double with 23 assists and 13 digs.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Camila Figueroa | Senior | Bishop Lynch
Figueroa has anchored the Friars' back row this season, leading the team with 304 digs. She delivered a career-high 30 digs in Bishop Lynch's September win over Liberty Christian. Her defensive presence, combined with her offensive contributions, will be crucial as the Friars look to advance.
Charity Driver | Freshman | Liberty Christian
Driver has made an immediate impact for the Warriors, leading the team with 280 kills while ranking second with 210 digs. In the September meeting, she recorded a team-high 12 kills on a .216 hitting percentage and added 13 digs. Driver is also the daughter of Donald Driver, the former Green Bay Packers wide receiver and Super Bowl XLV champion.
KEY NUMBERS
75%
Bishop Lynch has won three of its four true non-district road matches this season, a 75% winning rate. The Friars will look to carry that success into the postseason as they travel to Argyle.
7-0
The Friars are undefeated this season when recording at least 10 aces in a match, going 7-0 in those contests. Bishop Lynch recorded a season-high 21 aces in its September victory over Liberty Christian.
100%
Winning the opening set has been a reliable indicator of success for Bishop Lynch. The Friars are 21-0 when taking the first set this season, compared with a 3-10 record when dropping it. One of those three comeback victories came against Liberty Christian on Sept. 8.
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