8th C TEAM
North hosted Heritage and came out ready to battle! Abby Sauer got North started quickly from the service line, helping build an early 5–0 lead. From there, the first set turned into a back-and-forth battle with both teams fighting for every point.
North had plenty of highlights throughout the set, including a huge back-row attack from Aspen Bingham, strong kills from Ana Paula Jugo and Riley Fletcher, and some outstanding sets from Ameya Shah to keep the offense moving. Heritage was ultimately able to edge out North in a close first set, 25–21.
The second set was another tight one! Sophia Shortino caught fire from the service line, putting together six straight points for North. Breigh Holguin came up with some great passes, while Elliot Jones continued to be a constant force on the court.
?? Player of the Game: Aria Hudiburg
Aria was an absolute beast for North! Her passing was outstanding, her serve receive was locked in, and she consistently gave North opportunities to stay in rallies and make plays. An incredible all-around performance from Aria!

8th A TEAM
The A team started off Set 1 on fire! Maddie Snelling had 5 kills in Set 1 alone, and Lily Bordelon followed with 3 kills. The team’s passing percentage was 2.1, allowing for a variety of successful and aggressive plays throughout the first set. Myla Mott contributed 6 points from the end line, forcing the Wolves to take a timeout late in the set. With Heritage and North trading points throughout the set, North eventually took control and secured the win with a 25-21 set victory!
The momentum quickly shifted in the second set, with the Wolves jumping out to a 6-0 lead. A multitude of errors by the Cougars allowed Heritage to widen the scoring gap early, taking a 16-3 lead. The lopsided score was not the result of an aggressive Heritage team, but rather a continual run of errors by North. Unfortunately, Set 2 ended in an 11-25 North loss, forcing a third set.
North won the coin toss going into the 3rd set and started the game with the serve. A lost rally moved the scoreboard to 0-2 before Mott was put back on the end line. Another net call gave the ball back to the Wolves, but the two teams traded sideout points for the next two servers before Heritage scored 6 straight points during their 4th rotation. With the score leaning in the Wolves’ favor at 11-7, their 6th and final server closed it out, securing the win 15-7.
?? Players of the Game: Adelaide Vasquez & Clara Champagne
Adelaide Vasquez is one of the liberos for the Cougars. She has consistently improved her passing percentage over the past 7 weeks and had an outstanding performance in defensive coverage last night. Clara Champagne is also a Player of the Game for the A team for her vocal leadership during team successes, as well as during the tough moments, and for her consistency on the front row as a pin hitter.

8th B TEAM
North’s B Team came out of the gate on fire! Grace Croley, Mica Ramos-Cho, and Sofi Gallardo were absolutely rolling early, helping North put Heritage away in just six rotations to take the opening set 25–12. Brooklyn Vaughan added a great hit, and Kaylan Brown chipped in with an impressive attack of her own as North controlled the set from start to finish.
The second set opened with Isabella Johnson hammering an amazing kill to get North going. Heritage built a lead, but North continued battling. Berkley Hoerman made an incredible save from way off the court to help cut the deficit to 13–8, and Grace Croley and Brooklyn Vaughan teamed up for a huge double block. North fought all the way to the end but came up just short, 25–19.
That sent the match to a deciding third set, and it was a battle! North’s back row was absolutely everywhere, with Sofi Gallardo, Keira Muliyil, and Kate Chacko picking up ball after ball and keeping rallies alive. Layla Stevens added an amazing kill as North continued fighting point for each point.
The third set stayed tight until the very end, but Heritage was able to pull away late for a 15–12 win.
Even though North came up just short, the effort, hustle, and teamwork were on full display throughout all three sets!
?? Player of the Game: Kate Chacko
Libero, Kate Chacko received Player of the Game honors for her resilience in passing, defensive coverage and consistency in making plays happen with a solid first pass. She earned that red jersey in last night’s game!


7th C TEAM
The Coppell Cougars showed relentless heart on the court in a hard-fought, three-set battle against the Heritage Middle Broncos, ultimately falling just short in a high-intensity matchup.

Coppell set the tone early with a dominant performance in the opening set, firing on all cylinders to capture a commanding 25-10 victory. Heritage Middle answered back in the second set, stealing a tight 22-25 decision to force a deciding third set. Despite a fierce fight down the stretch, the Cougars dropped the final set 10-15.

Paige Deahl earned Player of the Game honors after delivering a powerhouse performance. Paige kept relentless heat on the Broncos with her aggressive service game while providing steady, clutch swings at the net, throughout the match.
Daphne Maciel proved to be a major difference-maker, making an instant impact regardless of where she was placed in the rotation. Player of the Week was awarded to Daphne Maciel for her non-stop hustle, rapid growth, and extraordinary versatility and confidence on the court.

The Cougars' defense and transition play were anchored by exceptional pass control from Daphne, Arianna Fernandez, Kinsler Halloway, and Claire Ortega whose consistent serve-receive kept the Cougars in system. On the attack, strong, steady aces from Taryn Hubble and Evelyn Radack provided key momentum shifts, with Radack continuing to serve as a bedrock of confidence for her teammates.
While the scoreboard didn't go their way, the Cougars showcased grit, growth, and chemistry that promise big things for the remainder of the season!


7th B TEAM
The Coppell Lady Cougars continued their momentum on the volleyball court this week, against the Heritage Middle Broncos to secure a 2-0 victory! (25-16 win, 25-11 win)

Sophia Wilkins took home Player of the Game honors for her commanding presence in the front row. Sophia kept continuous pressure on Heritage with steady swings and an undeniable blocking ability at the net that shut down the Broncos’ offensive rhythm.

The victory was anchored from behind the baseline, where Lana Lester, Avery Carpenter, and Charlotte Floren blew the game wide open. The trio commanded the service line with clusters of back-to-back aces, keeping the Broncos' serve-receive completely off balance. Week after week, the Lady Cougars continue to capitalize on their winning momentum directly from the service line. Mia Reveruzzi & Julia Hamon were able to show off their hits against the Broncos, capitalizing on perfect sets from Avery and Charlotte, to stay ahead in the game. Player of the Week was awarded to Mia Reveruzzi, whose relentless hustle set the standard. Reveruzzi continues to perfect her hitting approach while building confidence at the service line, proving to be a critical asset to the Cougars' dynamic lineup.

On defense and transition, Annie Nguyen, Avery Carpenter, and Avantika Suresh delivered crisp, pinpoint serve-receives to keep Coppell cleanly in system. Meanwhile, Charlotte Floren put her total skill set on display—dishing out beautiful, high-location sets to her hitters while stepping up on the back row with steady, accurate passes directly to target. The Lady Cougars show no signs of slowing down this season with continued growth and skill, they each play an important role in their winning success!


7th A TEAM
The Cougars started the night on a high note, sweeping the Heritage Broncos in two sets, 25–8 and 25–11! After a tough loss last week, the team came in with a focused game plan and executed it with precision.
The Cougars came out strong and didn’t miss a beat! Aggressive serving, powerful hitting, and smart, strategic play kept the Broncos on their heels. The team found its rhythm early and carried that momentum through the second set, dominating from start to finish.
Players of the Game
Juju McGill earned Player of the Game honors after tallying an incredible 8 points from the service line in the first set alone. A leader, motivator, and positive influence on her teammates, Juju had a rough week but showed tremendous mental toughness, turning on her athletic mindset and competing with aggression, determination, and fight.Gillian Gamet also earned Player of the Game honors. She recorded 6 aces in the first set and continued to challenge the Broncos’ serve receive with 12 more serves in the second set! Other stand outs go to, Sophia Shababia, who continues to put in the work each week and elevated her game in serve receive. Her hard work and commitment are making a difference on the court. Aubrey Mechsner had a fantastic offensive performance with 5 kills in the second set. Her communication and leadership on the court helped the entire team elevate its level of play.

Player of the Week
Ava Varela is our Player of the Week! Ava is recognized for her hard work in practice, versatility in playing any position, upbeat attitude, competitive spirit, and unwavering team-first mindset. Her willingness to do whatever the team needs makes her an invaluable part of this group.
With so much talent on this roster, the Cougars are poised for steady growth and exciting progress throughout the season!
The Cougars are now 2–1 on the season! ????