It’s happening. The District 25-6A regional finals are officially set, and if you were hoping for a heavyweight rematch, you got it: Round Rock and Lake Travis are squaring off again on Tuesday night, with a coveted spot in the state semifinals hanging in the balance. These two tri-champions from District 25-6A, alongside Westlake, all punched their tickets to the UIL regional finals, but only one of these fierce rivals will advance further. They already split their two district matches earlier this season, each defending their home court. Now, it’s neutral territory, and the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Dragons Grind Out a Win, Led by Thornton and Bradley
Round Rock earned their spot by absolutely grinding out a tough win against San Antonio Harlan, battling for four sets. They dropped the first set, 21-25, but rallied with superior ball control and a stifling defensive effort to win the next three sets: 25-23, 25-15, 25-23. Senior middle blocker Kerington Thornton was an absolute force at the net, dominating with 15 kills and three blocks. Brooklyn Bradley was everywhere, posting a double-double with 11 kills, 21 digs, and even adding three aces. Dragons coach Christi Dreier summed it up perfectly, saying, “We played very good defense against an exceptionally talented offensive team. We stayed calm in big moments. Grinded out a very tough win.” That kind of composure is exactly what you need when everything is on the line.
Cavaliers Crush Brennan, Fueled by Barker and Wheeler
Meanwhile, Lake Travis made their regional final statement loud and clear by crushing San Antonio Brennan in a dominant three-set sweep, 25-17, 25-14, 25-21. This team is clearly peaking at the right time. Gentry Barker was an offensive machine, racking up 20 kills and 10 digs. Maggie Wheeler wasn’t far behind, throwing down 16 kills and digging up 24 balls. The setting was on point too, with Kendall Everswick delivering 17 assists and 10 digs, and Tatum Wilson dishing out 25 assists along with 10 digs of her own. Cavaliers coach Rachel Anglin couldn’t be prouder, stating, “We are incredibly proud of everything our girls have accomplished thus far. It’s been such a fun journey; their fight and determination to win is what makes this group so special.”
Westlake and Georgetown Keep Their State Dreams Alive
It wasn’t just Round Rock and Lake Travis making waves. Fellow Class 6A District 25-6A tri-champion Westlake also advanced, wearing down San Antonio O’Connor in four sets: 25-19, 24-26, 25-18, 25-22. Their attack was incredibly balanced, with four different Chaps hitting double-digit kills: Clayton Kelly (12), Taylor Chorazy (11), Caroline Ehrlich (11), and Geralynn Byers-Veals (10). Kyrksen Cook and Ellie Ogden combined for a whopping 42 assists, while Sunny McWilliams anchored the back line with 21 digs.
In the Class 5A DI bracket, No. 2 ranked Georgetown pulled off a dramatic reverse sweep against A&M Consolidated, coming back from a two-set deficit to win 20-25, 19-25, 27-25, 25-17, 15-5. That’s pure grit, people! Florida-bound senior Amelia Albright put on a clinic with 47 assists, 17 digs, 12 kills, seven blocks, and an ace. Claire Berryman added 18 kills, and Mallory Miller contributed 12 kills, 16 digs, and two aces. Georgetown coach Jenny Richardson was ecstatic, saying, “To show fight and come back after dropping two sets is all I need to know. These girls have won 42 games this year. They just find a way to win. They work hard every day and they trust the process, as do their families. Our fans were amazing last night. It takes a village. Loved it all last night.”
So, Tuesday night. Round Rock versus Lake Travis. It’s not just another game; it’s a battle for the state semifinals, a rivalry reborn on the biggest stage. Who’s gonna come out on top when everything is on the line? You know we’ll be watching!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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