Sports

The 2013-14 EJHS 8th grade “B&C” volleyball team are as follows. Front row, left, Brianna Hernandez, Kelsi Snyder, Tejzah Norman, Ariana Castaneda, Jacey Frenzel and Alivia Hernandez. Middle row, left, Jasmine Morales, Sa’Koya Gardner, Eva Martos, Janisa Seymore, Lexi Koester, Tamra Ladd and Hannah Marek. Back, left, Alexandra Banda, Elizabeth Arnold, Linda Rainey, Madelyn Chadd, Tiara Wilkins and Tiffany Goranson. Not pictured is Fatima Cruces.

The girls lost to Industrial on Monday, 18-25 and 8-25. 

The 2013-14 EJHS 7th grade ‘B&C’ volleyball teams are as follows. Front row, left, Samantha Guillen, Madilyn Smith, Kelli Strader, Trinity Snow, Carlie Berry, and Lauryn Turner. Middle row, left, Karagen Sanchez, Tristen Estrada, Star Nunez, Chelsea Macedonio, and Victoria Gonzales. Back row, left, Ariana Olvera, Kaylie Smith, Marleigh Gerdes, Tatyanna Dilworth, and Hannah Muschalek. Not shown in the picture is Myaniaya Hardaway.

The girls lost their first and second game to Industrial on Monday, 9-25 and 15-25. Karagen Sanchez was the high point scorer for both games.

The 2013-14 eighth grade volleyball A team for Edna Junior High School are as follows: Front row, left, Brynna Farquhar, Kaitlyn Morton, Lexi Mitchell and Michaela Curlee. Middle, left, Dalayne Idlett, Jaci Gandy, Captain Sandra Salazar, Haley Davis, and Tia Hart. Back, left, Cameron Palacios, Kendall Bradley and Alexis Norman.

The girls lost to Industrial, 17-25 and 20-25, on Monday.

The 2013 7th grade ‘A’ volleyball team are as follows. Front row, left, Devon Martin, Bailey Kirk, Acajia Dickerson, and Bailey Cavazos. Middle Row, left, Devyn Mata, Anna Mahaffey, Kenia Andres, Lesli Guzman, and Kayden Reeves. Back Row, left, Emma Ganem, Emilitzel Perez-Resendiz, and Destiny Jordan.

The girls lost their first and second games, 13-25 and 18-25. Destiny Jordan was high point scorer in the first game, and Devon Martin in the second. 

The Industrial Lady Cobras worked hard on Tuesday, Oct. 1, against Tidehaven and won in five games, 25-7, 23-25, 19-25, 25-16 and 15-10. Volleyball statistics are not available for that day.

    In under an hour the Cowgirls beat the Bloomington Bobcats in three volleyball games on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 25-14, 25-19, and 25-7, at the Edna gym.
    “Our best strength is that we don’t give up,” #4 Haley Mitchell said of her team. “We try really hard. The other team fought hard, but we picked it up in the end. We’ve been working on our jump serves lately, but we’re going to work on everything for our next game,” she said.
    Natasha Evans came away with 12 kills, three digs, four blocks, an ace, 21 assists for her team, and Haley Orsak gave six kills, two digs, a block, and two aces. Drew Ganem attacked 13 digs and an ace, while Madison Kucera added 15 kills, eight digs, and an ace. Haleigh Evans achieved four digs, 11 assists and two aces, with Crystal Coulter’s three kills, a block and three digs.  Megan Callaway gave her team two kills, a block and a dig, while Mitchell added 11 digs. Bethany Long attacked four digs and Kamryn Roman, five.

    The Ganado Maidens won out in three games against Victoria’s Faith Academy Knights, 25-20, 25-21 and 25-22, on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at home.
    Hannah Janssen said her team is trying to do things right and get better with each day. “We’re trying to execute skill, especially in our passing,” she said. “We’re very big at working all together, we’re friends, very good friends, so there’s no tension or hostility between us. We’re able to pick each other up quickly and that’s what matters. Volleyball is a momentum game and to be optimistic and stay that way is a big thing and I think we’re good at that.”

    After some unexpected changes on their football team, the Edna Cowboys start their district season on Oct. 11 with new quarterbacks, #16 Brandon Nidey and #23 Keaton Crabb.
    "It is called the "Next Man Up" and that is what we have to do,” said Head Coach Mike Pierce. “We aren't changing anything, but we will make a few tweaks to take advantage of our new quarterbacks and their strengths. We feel we have a good program and our players will step up and meet the challenge."

    The Industrial Cobras are  looking forward to their district play on Friday, Oct. 11 against Rice. “The past doesn’t matter anymore, it’s 0-0, we’re looking to district play now,” said Head Coach Shane Lothman. “It’s like a new season for us and the kids are really excited.”
    Coach Brandon Karl said their big win was the best thing they played all year. “It  gave them the confidence they needed at the right time,” he said. “We’ve went back to work on ourselves and our knowledge on the field. We’re taking care of the football and taking care of our end of things to get ready for district play. It’s not about them, it’s about us.”

    The Ganado Indians improved to 4-2 on Oct. 4, defeating the Louise Hornets (0-5) 55-0 in the Battle of Mustang Creek. “It feels good from the loss of last week,” said senior defensive standout Brayden Andel. “The offense and defense worked hard and we all played perfect; this was a good start before we prepare for district.”  
     Louise appeared quick on their feet as they moved and shuffled to rack up a couple of quick first downs. Rising to the task defensively for the Indians were Thomas Parks, Cody Plant, and Ray Salazar, putting an end to the momentum exhibited by the Hornets.
    On the Indian’s first offensive play of the game, Ganado Indian senior quarterback, Salazar, connected with wide receiver Taylor Thedford for a 57-yard pass to reach the Louise 14-yard line. Head Coach Jimmy Thompson would again look to Salazar and Vesely who teamed up for a 9-yard gain before being tackled by a Hornet at the 5-yard line.