BI-DISTRICT CHAMPIONS
BI-DISTRICT CHAMPIONS
Hawk Volleyball started this year off with a hefty goal, win state. Monday night they took a step towards their goal by claiming the title of Bi-District Champions.
Hawk Volleyball started this year off with a hefty goal, win state. Monday night they took a step towards their goal by claiming the title of Bi-District Champions.
Birdville Volleyball finished third place in their powerhouse district last week. Topping District 7-5A was Argyle, followed by Colleyville, and Grapevine rounding out the top four teams to advance. All four teams have played their Bi-District match and all four teams dominated.
Birdville Volleyball finished third place in their powerhouse district last week. Topping District 7-5A was Argyle, followed by Colleyville, and Grapevine rounding out the top four teams to advance. All four teams have played their Bi-District match and all four teams dominated.
Birdville faced up against the Joshua High School Owls. The Owls looked to be a comparative team on paper. The Owls had a 27-19 record while the Hawks were 27-13. Joshua took second in their district while Birdville took third. Monday, October 30th the two teams came together at Arlington Athletics Complex to face off in the Bi-District show down. The match up did not disappoint.
Birdville faced up against the Joshua High School Owls. The Owls looked to be a comparative team on paper. The Owls had a 27-19 record while the Hawks were 27-13. Joshua took second in their district while Birdville took third. Monday, October 30th the two teams came together at Arlington Athletics Complex to face off in the Bi-District show down. The match up did not disappoint.
Joshua came out with an early lead in the match, winning set 1, 25-19. The Hawks offense was stunted by a solid blocking defense. The Hawks took their between game break and came back on the court for set 2 a different team.
Joshua came out with an early lead in the match, winning set 1, 25-19. The Hawks offense was stunted by a solid blocking defense. The Hawks took their between game break and came back on the court for set 2 a different team.
Set 2 finished quickly, in the Hawks favor, with 25-17 score. Set 3 went even quicker with a 25-12 win for Birdville. Set 4 started off the same. The Hawks jumped out to a lead, breaking away at point 10. The Hawks dominated the next 6 points, but the Owls refused to quit. With the score 16-11, favoring the Hawks, the Owls started to scratch out point after point all the way until they held the lead at 19-17. After a well timed time-out by Coach Woody, the Hawks came back on the court with the determination to finish - scoring 5 unanswered points. Joshua continued to fight back but were unable to stave off the Hawks. Birdville took set 4, 25-23. With that win came the title of Bi-District Champions for the second year in a row.
Set 2 finished quickly, in the Hawks favor, with 25-17 score. Set 3 went even quicker with a 25-12 win for Birdville. Set 4 started off the same. The Hawks jumped out to a lead, breaking away at point 10. The Hawks dominated the next 6 points, but the Owls refused to quit. With the score 16-11, favoring the Hawks, the Owls started to scratch out point after point all the way until they held the lead at 19-17. After a well timed time-out by Coach Woody, the Hawks came back on the court with the determination to finish - scoring 5 unanswered points. Joshua continued to fight back but were unable to stave off the Hawks. Birdville took set 4, 25-23. With that win came the title of Bi-District Champions for the second year in a row.
Thursday, Birdville will match up against Aledo High School in the Area Playoffs. The match will take place back at Arlington Athletic Center at 5:30 pm. Winner will continue on in pursuit of the state title game.
Thursday, Birdville will match up against Aledo High School in the Area Playoffs. The match will take place back at Arlington Athletic Center at 5:30 pm. Winner will continue on in pursuit of the state title game.
Notable players:
Notable players:
- Jones - 40 digs in the match/ Avg 10 per game
Til Next Time,
Go Hawks
Til Next Time,
Go Hawks
November 1, 2023
November 1, 2023