East Texas Volleyball Teams Score Victories, Players Reach Milestones on Tuesday

Bullard and Mineola volleyball teams achieved victories on Tuesday, September 16, 2026, leading a series of matches for East Texas squads. The Bullard Lady Panthers swept Rusk, winning 25-22, 25-14, 25-5. For Bullard, Kalia Andres contributed 15 kills and eight digs. Julie Guidry added seven kills, eight digs, and two aces, while Parey Dickson dished out 33 assists and six digs. Addison Cooksey recorded four digs and two aces, and Hudsen Walker finished with six digs and three kills.

Mineola secured a four-set victory over Malakoff with scores of 23-25, 25-22, 25-20, 25-20. Canyon Redding led Mineola with a career-high 28 kills, alongside nine assists and 17 digs. Milo Reed added 14 kills and two digs, and Callie Black finished with five kills, 32 assists, and 14 digs. Kaitlyn McMahon contributed 11 digs.

Spring Hill also claimed a sweep, defeating Henderson 25-12, 26-24, 25-10. This win moved the Lady Panthers to 1-1 in District 16-4A play and 14-17 overall. Calleigh Secord recorded seven kills, 13 digs, and four blocks, also achieving her 500th career kill in the match. Sloane Thompson had seven kills and two aces for Spring Hill. Chesney Jeter contributed six kills, 15 assists, and 10 digs, while Kaylee Londeau made 20 digs and two aces. Sarah Beall added eight kills, nine assists, nine digs, and two blocks, and Avery Jordan had three aces and 14 digs.

Pine Tree moved to 3-0 in District 16-4A play (18-10 overall) after a 25-22, 25-14, 25-11 sweep over Gilmer. Carly Chadwick handed out 28 assists, adding seven kills and three aces. Kylie Spurger led Pine Tree with 11 kills and also had six digs and three assists. Allison Vasquez recorded four aces and three digs, Alexis Richardson one ace, and Jaleya Sparkman two digs. Zamoria Smith contributed three kills, Rylee Benson six kills and four digs, Jadelynn Armas four digs, Bryleigh Mayhan five kills, four digs, and two aces, and Khylee Briggs four kills.

Kilgore earned a 25-22, 19-25, 25-21, 25-17 win against Chapel Hill. Henlee Hammontree set for Kilgore with 28 assists, 16 digs, and two aces. Kylie Herrin added nine kills, 16 digs, and two aces. Makieya Williams finished with nine kills and two digs, while Jaiyana Bishop had seven kills, 15 digs, and two aces. Malea White contributed seven kills, two blocks, and three aces.

White Oak secured a 25-17, 25-13, 25-15 sweep over West Rusk. For White Oak, Mary Rector recorded 21 assists, two aces, and five digs, while Addy Young provided 18 assists and five digs. Londyn Baker had 16 kills, two aces, and 12 digs, and Carrington Watson finished with 10 kills, three blocks, and five digs. Lyla Easley chipped in with seven kills and two blocks, Gertie Brecheen seven kills and four digs, Peyton Thompson 17 digs and four assists, and Emmalyn Bonner six kills.

Tatum rallied from a set down to defeat Sabine 22-25, 25-22, 19-25, 25-13, 15-6. Kumora Chatman dished out 42 assists for Tatum, also contributing four kills, 13 digs, and three aces. Maddie Thornton had 18 kills, 22 digs, and two aces. Presley Wilcox contributed 10 kills, four blocks, and seven digs, while Blakely Burns had 11 kills, three blocks, and four digs. Adriana Lomis added five kills, 11 digs, and two aces. Kyndal Greenwood made 20 digs and three aces. For Sabine in the loss, Keeley McCann recorded her 3,000th career assist, finishing the night with 42 assists, three aces, four kills, and 10 digs. Sarah Roberts added 11 kills and 11 digs, and Adyson Evans had 14 kills and six digs.

Hallsville swept Marshall 25-17, 25-18, 25-11. Tailor Benson finished with 24 assists and six digs for Hallsville. Madi Farrell had 11 kills and three blocks, and Kylee Fernandez contributed eight kills and three digs. Elizabeth Hale made five kills and two aces, Livi Vineyard six kills, and Emersyn Huffman four aces and 14 digs. For Marshall, Maggie Pringle had three kills and five digs, Addi Watkins added five assists and four digs, and Kinlee Smith contributed seven kills, four blocks, and three digs.

Hughes Springs swept James Bowie in three sets. Malorie Hall led Hughes Springs with 23 kills, five digs, and two blocks. Kate McKinney added 27 assists and six digs, while Texcee Kelley contributed 11 kills and five digs. Tymber Hicks recorded seven assists and four aces.

Elysian Fields completed a 26-24, 25-10, 25-21 sweep over Gary. Kaleigh Presley set for Elysian Fields with 20 assists, and Lainey Parchman had 15 kills and six digs. Abby Hooten added seven kills, while Natalia Womack contributed four blocks, five digs, and two aces.