The Brook Hill Guard Varsity Volleyball Team opened the season on a winning note downing Grace in a 5 game set by scores of 17-25, 29-27, 17-25, 25-22, and 15-13.

First year Head Coach Victoria Spencer had high praise for the Lady Guard after the hard fought win over their arch-rivals from Grace.

"Carly Hood played extremely well"  Coach Spencer noted. "We played very well for being together for such a short time.  We have alot of room for improvement, but we are off to a good start."

Coach Spencer was hired late in the summer and believes her "new team" has started off playing at a good pace.  "I am pleased with the ladies efforts, and I think we will continue to get better."  

Individual statistics for the Lady Guard include Erica Eden (28 assists, 4 digs), Kelsey Norton (20 digs), Amy Jo Teague (6 kills), Abby Clements (6 kills), Carly Hood (6 kills), Katelyn Adenberg (6 blocks, 4 kills), and M.C. Seldon (10 digs).

The Lady Guard now travels to Eustace on Friday to begin tournament play with matches at 8:45 AM, 9:45 AM, and 11:00 AM while putting their spotless 1-0 record on the line

The Lady Guard volleyball team had the best season in Brook Hill history!  In a very competitive district the girls went undefeated and into the playoffs with a 12-0 record!  After receiving a bye in the first round, the Lady Guard hosted Austin’s Concordia and swept them io 3 games straight.  Advancing to Regionals the Lady Guard faced the very tough Amarillo Arbor in Dallas where the season ended losing in 3 games.  Although the girls did not make it to the state tournament many of them were still recognized by our district and the state.  Receiving All-District Honorable Mention were Junior Spencer Hagen and Freshmen Abby Clements.  Second Team  All- District Senior Lauren Smith, Juniors Katy Hicks and Carly Sharawi, and Sophomore Kelsey Norton.  First Team All-District Seniors Whitney Clements and Abby Lund and Junior Shelby Rozell.  Also for our district receiving Defensive Player of the Year of Sophomore libero Kelsey Norton.  Receiving Offensive Player of the Year Abby Lund.  And receiving Setter of the Year and District MVP Whitney Clements.  The state honors are as follows: All- State Honorable Mention Junior Shelby Rozell, Second Team All-State Abby Lund and First Team All- State Whitney Clements.  And all three girls also received Academic All State for their performance in the classroom.