Three area volleyball programs are set to compete in the UIL state semifinals this Saturday as they vie for a spot in next week’s championship matches in Garland, according to Yahoo Sports.
In Class 5A Division II, New Braunfels will face Montgomery Lake Creek at 1 p.m. at Katy’s Merrell Center.
The Unicorns, holding a 32-18 record, are making their second consecutive appearance in the semifinals under the guidance of 2025 Express-News Coach of the Year Danielle Coleman, the Express-News reported.
The team relies on senior starters Hayden Jeffers, Shaylie Schaefer, and Riley Lundegreen to anchor their competitive attack.
They face a Lake Creek squad that boasts a 42-10 record and is currently ranked No. 4 in the state by Texas Volleyball Insiders.
In the Class 4A Division I bracket, Davenport will square off against top-ranked Salado at 4 p.m. at San Antonio’s Littleton Gym.
The 35-11 Wolves are returning to the state semifinals for the third time in four years, as noted by Yahoo Sports.
Senior libero Dakota Hart remains the only player on the roster from the school’s 2023 state championship team.
Their opponent, Salado, enters the match with a 43-6 record and has not lost a single set throughout the current postseason.
Finally, the Class 3A Division II semifinals feature Poth against Clifton at 1 p.m. at Waco Midway High School.
Unranked Poth, which holds a 32-17 record, is making its first semifinal appearance since 2014, according to the Express-News.
The Pirettes are led by coach Kara Norburg, who previously played on the school’s 2009 title-winning team.
Poth features a young roster anchored by middle blocker Sidney Ortiz and senior setter Andi Hemby.
They will challenge the No. 3 ranked Cubs, who are led by seniors Brystel Wise and Madison Otter.
The winners of these three contests will advance to the state finals scheduled for next week in Garland.