Round Rock volleyball absolutely tore it up to kick off District 25-6A play last week, snatching huge, statement wins over rivals Westlake and Lake Travis. Senior middle blocker Kerington Thornton was an absolute beast, dropping a combined 23 kills in those two matches and putting the entire district on notice.
Rivals Torched in District Opener
First up, the Dragons hosted Westlake, taking them down in four sets on September 8th. Scores were 25-22, 16-25, 25-23, 25-7. Thornton was unstoppable against the Chaps: 12 kills and a ridiculous .550 hitting percentage. Coach Christi Dreier knew this win was huge. She said, “The win over Westlake was huge. I asked the team at practice if they realized when they play well, they can play with anyone, and they completely bought in.”
Next came Lake Travis, swept straight up: 25-23, 25-23, 25-21. Thornton went off again with 11 more kills. This win was extra sweet, avenging an earlier 2-1 loss to the Cavs at the Volleypalooza tournament. Thornton was hyped, telling reporters, “I am just so excited that we beat our two biggest district rivals. They are both very good, but we really came together and played well this week.”
Squad’s Deep, Not a One-Woman Show
While Thornton was undoubtedly a force, this team isn’t just a one-person show. Brooklyn Bradley came up huge with 12 kills against Westlake, then a monster 13 kills and 17 digs versus Lake Travis. Freshman Ela Cubukcu dropped six aces against Westlake, then added five crucial blocks against Lake Travis. Setter Kylie Cavil dished out 35 assists and grabbed 19 digs against Westlake, followed by another 34 assists and 10 digs against Lake Travis. Libero Isa Cordaway-Dreier was a vacuum on defense, snagging 26 digs in *each* match. Even Lake Travis’s Gentry Barker tried with 14 kills and 21 digs, and Xyanna Stephens added 23 digs, but it wasn’t enough to stop the Dragons.
Momentum Is Undeniable
These wins are absolutely massive, setting the tone for their entire district season. Round Rock has now won 13 of their last 15 matches, including an insane six-game winning streak that’s got everyone buzzing. They’ve earned that No. 1 spot in the Austin-area volleyball poll, and it feels completely deserved after taking down both Westlake and Lake Travis. This team is rolling, showing incredible buy-in and teamwork. With a lineup this deep and a senior star like Thornton, the rest of the district better be ready for what’s coming next, because the Dragons are just getting started!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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