Lauren Magnus, the junior setter for Boerne, just locked up the Express-News Athlete of the Week title, and man, did she earn it. Her play was absolutely critical in pushing the Greyhounds to dominate the District 26-5A volleyball race with two massive wins last week, putting them firmly in control and making everyone in the league pay attention.
Magnus Takes Control of District 26-5A
This junior isn’t just playing well; she is playing like an absolute force. Magnus racked up a combined 67 assists in those big wins against Alamo Heights and Boerne Champion. Think about that for a second! She led the charge, especially with her 36 assists in the thrilling four-set victory over the Chargers. That performance wasn’t just a win; it put the Greyhounds in first place in 26-5A, boasting an unbeaten district record that speaks volumes about their early season form. She beat out four other Athlete of the Week finalists for the honor, and honestly, it is tough to argue with the results.
Other Standouts Shining Across the Fields
While Magnus was tearing it up on the volleyball court, other athletes were making waves too. Harlan senior Nailah Randle, already named Volleyball Player of the Week on Monday, showed out with 27 kills, 22 digs, and five blocks in a five-set win over Brennan, snatching sole possession of first place in 29-6A. This LSU recruit also delivered 20 digs and six aces in a sweep of Stevens. Over on the gridiron, Kerrville Tivy sophomore quarterback Cohen Stehling was named Offensive Player of the Week after he absolutely shattered Johnny Manziel’s school record for single-game passing yards, slinging for 515 yards and eight touchdowns in a wild 70-14 win over Austin LBJ. Manziel’s old mark was 503 yards.
The defensive side of the ball also saw some insane performances. Jay senior Chris Balderas, the Defensive Player of the Week, put up a staggering 21 tackles, with 12 solo stops, in a 26-13 win over South San, securing the Mustangs’ first victory of the season. He also notched two TFLs, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery. And let us not forget Lanier’s Erick Esparaza, a sophomore quarterback who was the centerpiece of a Voks rushing attack that piled up 657 yards in a dominant 46-14 win over Highlands, rushing for 283 yards and three touchdowns on 16 carries himself.
Lauren Magnus’s incredible efforts and the Greyhounds’ unbeaten run in District 26-5A have definitely set a high bar early in the season. With her leading the charge, Boerne volleyball looks like a serious contender, and everyone will be watching to see if they can maintain that perfect district record.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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