Saturday, December 14, 2024
Having already set the program record for most victories in a volleyball season, the Tolar Lady Rattlers (32-9) continued their postseason run Thursday, Nov. 7 with a 3-1 victory against Comfort (22-16) in their Class 3A Division II area (second round) playoff match in Lampasas.
They followed with a 3-0 victory against Alpine (23-19) in the Region II semifinals.
Tolar has won 25 of its past 26 matches and is ranked No. 10 in the state in Class 3A Division II by the Texas Girls Coaches Association. The Lady Rattlers were playing Holiday (26-7), the No. 1 team in the state, at press time in the regional final.
It’s Tolar’s second consecutive season to advance to a regional final, the only two times in program history.
Leaders vs. Comfort: Senne Imel 19 kills, 10 digs; Allie Terrell 15 kills, 2 blocks; Kamryn Kolb 100% serving, 10 digs.
Leaders vs. Alpine: Terrell 11 kills, 4 digs; Imel 8 kills, two aces, two blocks, nine digs; A. Kolb eight kills, three digs; K. Kolb two aces, 10 digs; Walters two aces, eight digs.
“We are getting better each game, but I still think we have more to give,” first-year Lady Rattlers coach Amber Terrell said. “The drive and determination that these girls have is unmatched. They work so hard and really give it their all every single match.
“We have a saying that we’ve used all season, ‘Love your teammates well!’ and ‘Winners win!’
“They do both every game. They love each other enough to show up every single day, each doing their part — and they always find a way to win.
“Win or lose from here on out, I’m so proud of them.”
GRANBURY FOOTBALL
The Pirates (1-9, 0-8 in District 3-5A Division I) ended their season with a 29-20 home loss to Brewer (4-6, 4-4) Nov. 8.
Offensive leaders: Hayden Meyer 11-of-22, 131 yards, TD, interception; Anthony DeBello 24 carries, 156 yards, two TD, three catches, 33 yards; Jackson Arnett three catches, 60 yards, TD.
Defensive leaders: Cooper Cumba 10 tackles; Chase Cantrell nine tackles, one for loss; Elijah Johnston eight tackles, one for loss, interception; Bryson Hager seven tackles, interception.
TOLAR FOOTBALL
The Rattlers (9-1, 6-0 in District 5-3A Division II) ended the regular season with a 35-7 victory at Eastland (4-6, 1-5) Nov. 8 as running back Peyton Brown surpassed 1,000 yards this season.
Tolar, No. 10 in the state in 3A Division II according to “Dave Campbell’s Texas Football” rankings, then turned its attention to bidistrict, where it faced Millsap (4-6) at press time at Bear Stadium at White Settlement Brewer High School. The Rattlers defeated Millsap 36-20 at home Sept. 13.
The Rattlers ran their district winning streak to 17 games dating to 2021.
Offensive leaders vs. Eastland: Brown 16 carries, 139 yards, three TD; Zane Terrell 11-of-17, 135 yards, two TD, interception, two catches, 15 yards; Noah Yanish three catches, 70 yards; Dacen Watkins three catches, 48 yards, TD.
Brown has 1,077 yards and 15 touchdowns this season. In his career he has 5,808 yards and 105 TD rushing.
Defensive leaders vs. Eastland: Drake Owens 10 tackles; Cutter Cain eight tackles; Ty McClure eight tackles; Hunter Michels six tackles, one for loss; Kelvin Murry six tackles, one for loss.
GRACE CLASSICAL FOOTBALL
The Gryphons (3-7) defeated Round Rock Ignite 53-0 in the opening round of the Texas Association of Independent Athletics Organization Division III playoffs Nov. 8 at Granbury Middle School. The Gryphons are the defending state champions.
Offensive leaders vs. Ignite: Keith Wyatt 10 carries, 120 yards, five TD; Jones Bryce four carries, 65 yards, three TD.
Defensive leaders vs. Ignite: K. Wyatt seven tackles; Cross Wyatt six tackles; RobShaw Tyce five tackles, fumble recovery
Next up is Mineral Wells Community Christian (7-5).
GRANBURY GIRLS
BASKETBALL
The Lady Pirates (3-1) won 49-44 in overtime at Joshua Nov. 8. They followed with a 35-31 at Burleson Nov. 12.
In the win over Joshua, the Granbury defense clamped down in the extra stanza, outscoring the Lady Owls 5-0.
Leaders vs. Joshua: Kate Hamlin 27 points, Jolie Hayes 7 points.
Leaders vs. Burleson: Hamlin 12 points, Hayes 11 points.
The junior varsity defeated Joshua 29-24 and won 29-16 against Burleson. The freshmen won 45-6 over Joshua and 39-22 over Burleson.
The Lady Pirates are competing in the Crandall Tournament this weekend. They travel to Glen Rose, No. 6 in the state in Class 4A by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches and Texas Girls Coaches Association Nov 19 at 6:15 p.m., and are at Everman Nov 22 at 6:30 p.m.
TOLAR GIRLS BASKETBALL
The Lady Rattlers (1-1) got the season underway with a 39-25 loss at home against Gorman (No. 9 in Class 1A by TABC) on Nov. 8 and won 54-35 at Saginaw Eagle Mountain Nov. 12.
Leaders vs. Gorman: Jaycee Jones 7 points, two steals; Milly Taylor 6 points, six rebounds, three steals; Loryn Wienecke 6 points.
Leaders vs. Eagle Mountain: Jones 26 points, Taylor 8 points, Callan Nix 7 points.
Tolar was hosting Little River Academy (No. 21 in Class 3A by TABC) at press time. They host Grandview Nov. 19 at 6:15 p.m. and play in the Hamilton Tournament Nov. 21-23.
LIPAN GIRLS BASKETBALL
The Lady Indians (1-1), No. 4 in the TABC rankings and No. 2 in the TGCA poll, fell 43-40 to Comanche (No. 15 in Class 3A by TABC) at home Nov. 12. Leaders were Hanna Gaylor, 21 points, five rebounds; Finley Shockley 12 points; Jacy Bolton 3 points, eight rebounds, four assists; Peyton Lawrence six rebounds.
Lipan was hosting Godley (No. 22 in 4A by TABC) at press time. They will play Wall (No. 10 in Class 3A by TABC) in Cisco Nov. 19 at 6:15 p.m. and are in the Marble Falls Tournament Nov. 21-23.
GRANBURY BOYS
BASKETBALL
The Pirates (1-1) fell 64-51 at Haltom Nov. 9 and edged Joshua 48-47 in their home opener Nov. 12. In the victory, the Pirates held off a late charge by the Owls after Granbury took a 39-32 lead into the final quarter.
Leaders vs. Haltom: Kylan Loving 14 points, Aaron White 14 points, Miller Schenewark 10 points. The Pirates hit nine 3-point shots, including three by Loving.
Leaders vs. Joshua: Grant Young 14 points, Murphy Page 14 points, Schenewark 7 points.
The Pirates play at Kennedale (No. 14 in 4A by TABC) Nov. 16 at 3:30 p.m. and at Cleburne Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. They will play in the Southwest Legacy Tournament in San Antonio Nov. 21-23.
LIPAN BOYS BASKETBALL
The Indians (2-0), two-time defending Class 2A state champions and No. 2 in the TABC rankings, opened the season in the Jimmy Gales Showcase in Dallas Nov. 9. They defeated Dallas Adamson 80-15.
They came home to defeat Peaster 54-41 Nov. 12.
Leaders vs. Adamson: Court Gaylor 20 points, seven assists; Brayden Harrison 15 points, six assists; Darius Steed 10 points, 12 rebounds; Evan Lott 9 points. Lipan was 10-of-20 from 3-point range, including 4-of-5 by Gaylor.
Leaders vs. Peaster: Gaylor 27 points, Steed 9 points, Lott 8 points, Harrison 8 points. Gaylor connected on five 3-pointers.
Lipan was hosting Sam Rayburn, No. 15 in 2A by the TABC, at press time. They will play in the Port Aransas Tournament Nov. 21-23.
GRANBURY BOYS GOLF
The Pirates Gold team competed in the San Angelo Invitational Nov. 8 to wrap up its fall season. The tournament was reduced from 36 to 27 holes after the Quicksand Golf Course received 17 inches of rain.
“The boys played hard and navigated through the mud and all the bunkers that were filled with water,” coach Steve Ward said.
Granbury finished 11th as a team with a score of 520. Pirate individual scores included Kamden Aparicio, 125 (43-82); Henry Ballew, 129 (46-83); Jaxson Vaughn, 129 (45-84); Aiden Matherne, 139 (46-92); and Hunter White, 138 (45-93).
The four lowest individual scores in each round comprise the team score.
The Pirates junior varsity competed in Burleson at Hidden Creek earlier, finishing third with a score of 391. Individual scores were Ashton Heimer, 94; Justice Fowler, 97; Dade Wilson, 98; Cameron Ward, 102; Tyler Johnson, 107; and Caleb Kemp, 113.
GRANBURY GIRLS GOLF
The Lady Pirates played in the State Preview Tournament in Georgetown Nov 8-9. They finished 11th out of 18 teams with a score of 739.
Granbury was led by Rylee Rainosek with a two-day total of 174. Hallie Carr shot 179, Claire Jordan 180, Ariel Jimenez 206 and Ava Redwine 225.
The four lowest individual scores in each round comprise the team score.
The tournament ended the fall season for the Lady Pirates.
