volleyball

The Ladycats claimed their first state title by defeating Lindsay in five sets Thursday in Garland.

The Ladycats advanced to the state championship for the first time, where they will face Lindsay at 5 p.m. Thursday.

The Beckville Ladycats reached the first state volleyball tournament in school history with a 25-23, 25-14, 21-25, 25-20 win over Jewett Leon.

Beckville swept Iola, 25-17, 25-15, 26-24, Friday afternoon in their Class 2A Region III semifinal at Lobo Coliseum.

Six East Texas teams will be competing for state tournament appearances this week in the regional volleyball tournaments.

Treyaunna Rush paced the Lady Tiger attack with 26 kills, four blocks and 14 assists in the victory.

The Beckville Ladycats rolled to a 25-19, 25-11, 25-12 sweep of Gary in their Class 2A Region III quarterfinal playoff Tuesday night.

Tuesday's regional quarterfinal volleyball playoff results involving East Texas schools.

Regional quarterfinal volleyball playoff pairings involving East Texas schools.

Friday's area-round volleyball playoffs results involving East Texas teams.