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With five consecutive Class 2A state championships under its belt, the Texico volleyball team has set the bar pretty high for itself.
The one thing Lady Wolverines coach Kristen Scanlan isn’t too sure about is how they’ll overcome the loss to graduation of her twin daughters Fallon and Erin, the setter and libero, respectively.
“It’s going to take a little longer for us to be comfortable as a group,” said Scanlan, entering her fourth season as head coach. “It takes a while (for players to adjust) from the JV level to the varsity level.”
Not that they’re hurting — with twins Jordyn and Jaylyn Cooper returning as outside hitters and 6-foot-1 junior Shaylee Anderson in the middle. The Coopers have started since they were freshmen.
Scanlan concedes her team will be in the hunt.
“I think we have as good of a chance as anybody,” she said. “I’m really excited about what I’ve seen so far.”
Two other Clovis-area teams came in second in state competition last fall — Fort Sumner in Class 1A and Grady in the new Class B.
The Vixens have won five state titles under veteran coach Lisa McMath, the last in 2008. Since then, they’ve lost to Tatum in each of the last two state finals.
“Tatum will be the favorite,” McMath said. “They come back with everybody (from last year), but one player.”
The Vixens’ District 3-1A rival, Melrose, also should be a contender, led by sisters Cara and Caley Barnard.
“We have a lot of high hopes this year,” coach Dana Cooper said. “We haven’t beaten Fort Sumner in several years, but we’re getting closer.
“We have a lot of experience; five of my six starters have actually played in the (1A state tournament at Rio Rancho’s) Santa Ana Star Center.”
Grady reached its first state final last year, losing to District 2-B rival Elida. The Lady Bronchos have a new coach in Grady alum Robin Jones
Clovis Christian also put together a winning record last year, but the Lady Eagles will have to fight their way though Elida and Grady in district play.
Texico Lady Wolverines
Coach: Kristen Scanlan (4th year)
2010 record: 24-1
Returning starters: Jaylyn Cooper, Sr., OH; Jordyn Cooper, Sr., OH; Shaylee Anderson, Jr., MB.
Notes: The Lady Wolverines have won five consecutive Class 2A state championships. … Scanlan’s twin daughters, Erin and Fallon, were key members of the team and among four top players who graduated. “It’s going to take (some time) to be comfortable,” coach Scanlan said. “It takes a while when you move from the (junior varsity) level to the varsity level.”
Schedule
August: 23 — Lubbock Christian, 5:30 p.m; 26-27 — at Clovis Invitational.
September: 2-3 — at Moriarty Invitational; 13 — at Tatum, 5:30 p.m.; 22 — at Dexter, 5:30 p.m.; 27 — at Tucumcari, 5:30 p.m.-x; 29 — at Lovington, 6 p.m.
October: 1 — Clayton, 3 p.m.-x; 4 — at Santa Rosa, 5:30 p.m.-x; 6 — Tatum, 5:30 p.m.; 8 — Portales, 2 p.m.; 11 — Tucumcari, 5:30 p.m.-x; 15 — at Clayton, 2 p.m.-x; 22 — at Fort Sumner, 3 p.m.; 25 — Estancia, 5:30 p.m.; 27 — Santa Rosa, 5:30 p.m.-x.
x-Denotes District 4-2A match.
Fort Sumner Vixens
Coach: Lisa McMath (20th year)
2010 record: 22-2
Returning starters: LaNay Crenshaw, Jr., S; Candy Jo Webb, Jr., MH; Ashley Landreth, Jr., MH/OH; G.A. Tucker, Sr., OH.
Notes: McMath is in her third stint as the Vixens coach. Her teams have won five Class 1A state titles (1996, 2000, 2004, 2006, 2008). Fort Sumner has finished second to Tatum in each of the last two years. … McMath sees Tatum as the favorite again this year. “They come back with everybody but one player,” she said. She also thinks District 3-1A rival Melrose will have something to say about it.
Schedule
August: 26-27 — at Clovis tournament.
September: 6 — at Capitan, 5 p.m.; 8, 10 — Vixen Classic; 15 — at Dora, 5:30 p.m.; 20 — at Floyd, 5:30 p.m.; 23-24 — at Capitan Classic; 29 — at Santa Rosa, 5 p.m.
October: 6 — at Logan, 5:30 p.m.-x; 13 — at Elida, 5:30 p.m.; 15 — Estancia, 3 p.m.; 18 — Melrose, 5:30 p.m.-x; 20 — Logan, 5:30 p.m.-x; 22 — Texico, 3 p.m.; 27 — at Melrose, 5:30 p.m.-x.
x-Denotes District 3-1A matches.
Melrose Lady Buffaloes
Coach: Dana Cooper (4th year)
2010 record: 13-10
Returning starters: Cara Barnard, Jr., OH; Caley Barnard, Fr., OH; Kelsey Draper, Sr., MB; Kendra Jacobs, Sr., S.
Notes: The former Dana Lewis, a 2003 Melrose graduate, was married in June. … Last year’s state tournament berth was the school’s first since 2000. The Lady Buffs won the Class 1A state title in 1999. … Melrose hopes to get additional help from senior setter Cassidy Doherty (Des Moines) and sophomore defensive specialist Trayla Trollinger (Grady).
Schedule
August: 25, 27 — at Logan tournament; 30 — at San Jon, 5:30 p.m.
September: 1 — Dora, 5:30 p.m.; 6 — Floyd, 5:30 p.m.; 8-10 — at Fort Sumner tournament; 13 — at Elida, 5:30 p.m.; 15 — at Floyd, 5:30 p.m.; 22 — at Dora, 5:30 p.m.; 29 — Tucumcari, 5:30 p.m.
October: 3 — at Texico, 5:30 p.m.; 4 — Clovis Christian, 5:30 p.m.; 10 — Texico, 5:30 p.m.; 13 — Logan, 5:30 p.m.-x; 18 — at Fort Sumner, 5:30 p.m.-x; 25 — at Logan, 5:30 p.m.-x; 27 — Fort Sumner, 5:30 p.m.-x.
x-Denotes District 3-1A matches.
Grady Lady Bronchos
Coach: Robin Jones (1st year)
2010 record: 18-5
Returning starters: Joni Lampley, Sr., LIB; Mackenzee Starbuck, Jr., OH; Kortney Bone, Jr., MH; Brenda Sotelo, Jr., S.
Notes: Jones, a 1986 Grady graduate, returns to her alma mater after coaching at Dalhart, Texas. She replaces Josh Ward, who will serve as her assistant. … Grady made its first appearance in a state volleyball final last fall, losing to district rival Elida in the finals.
Schedule
August: 25-27 — at Logan tournament.
September: 1 — at Tatum, 5:30 p.m.; 3 — at San Jon tournament; 8 — at Floyd, 5:30 p.m.; 24 — Mosquero, 5:30 p.m.-x; 29 — Elida, 5:30 p.m.-x.
October: 1 — at Santa Fe Waldorf, 2 p.m.; 8 — at Mosquero, 6 p.m.-x; 11 — Clovis Christian, 5:30 p.m.-x; 13 — at Dora, 5:30 p.m.; 18 — San Jon, 5:30 p.m.-x; 20 — at Clovis Christian, 5:30 p.m.-x; 25 — at San Jon, 5:30 p.m.-x; 27 — at Elida, 5:30 p.m.-x.
x-Denotes District 2-B matches.
Clovis Christian Lady Eagles
Coach: Dezra Turvaville (2nd year)
2010 record: 12-9
Returning starters: Jessica Taylor, Sr., S; Kaitlyn Turvaville, Sr., MH; Katlyn Cook, Jr., MH; Amanda Fly, Jr., LIB; Alexa Riley, Jr., OH.
Notes: The Lady Eagles have perhaps the toughest district in Class B which includes defending champion Elida and runnerup Grady. … Following a fairly successful year, and with the core of the team back, coach Turvaville is optimistic. “We have a strong team, with two dominant hitters and two good setters,” she said. “We just have to work together as a team.”
Schedule
August: 25-27 — at Logan tournament; 30 — at Lake Arthur, 5:30 p.m.
September: 1 — Hondo, 6 p.m.; 13 — at Dora, 6 p.m.; 15 — at Clovis C, 5:30 p.m.; 17 — at Santa Fe Waldorf, 2 p.m.; 20 — Logan, 6 p.m.; 22 — at Floyd, 5:30 p.m.; 29 — at Elida, 6 p.m.-x.
October: 1 — at Mosquero, 2 p.m.-x; 4 — at Melrose, 5:30 p.m.; 6 — at Logan, 6 p.m.; 8 — San Jon, 5:30 p.m.-x; 11 — at Grady, 5 p.m.-x; 18 — Elida, 5:30 p.m.-x; 20 — Grady, 5:30 p.m.-x; 25 — Mosquero, 5:30 p.m.-x; 27 — at San Jon, 5:30 p.m.-x.
x-Denotes District 2-B matches.
