Clinching their third straight trip to the Texas high school volleyball playoffs, the Meridian Lady Jackets stayed the course and bought into the plan despite losing every non-district match they played. But now, the Lady Jackets can reap the rewards of their patience and perseverance.

Facing a do-or-die situation, the Clifton Cubs finally got a victory when they needed it the most. And in the process, the Cubs earned the right to play a win-andin opportunity for a playoff berth in the final regular season game of the 2022 Texas high school football campaign.

Bound for the Class 3A volleyball state playoffs for the second straight season, the Clifton Lady Cubs accomplished the first goal they set for themselves. But as far as they are concerned, there’s still more work to be done.

While the Iredell Dragons turned the District 12-1A, Division II playoff race upside down with a shocking upset of the Walnut Springs Hornets, the Morgan Eagles took control of the battle for the District 101A, DII crown. In the process with all postseason berths still on the line, it sets up crucial contests this Friday as Morgan visits Mount Calm, Bluff Dale hosts Walnut Springs and Cranfills Gap travels to Iredell.

After losing every non-district match they played during the 2022 Texas high school volleyball season, the Meridian Lady Jacket volleyball team won the games they needed in District 18-1A to clinch its third straight postseason berth. But last week, the Lady Jackets took their lumps against the district frontrunners as the Blum Lady Bobcats swept Meridian, 25-5, 25-4, 25-4, last Tuesday before losing in four sets to second place Covington, 23-25, 25-16, 25-14, 25-15, last Friday.

With five Bosque County six-man teams opening their respective 2022 Texas high school football district competitions in two leagues last Friday night, the Walnut Springs Hornets produced the biggest surprise with a shocking 56-52 upset of defending district champion Cranfills Gap in District 12-1A, Division II.

By wrapping up the first round of District 18-1A competition victoriously, the Meridian Lady Jacket volleyball team took the driver’s seat on the road to the Class 1A state playoffs. After losing every non-district match they played during the 2022 Texas high school volleyball season, the Lady Jackets have paid the price and have learned how to win.

Before heading into the home stretch of the 2022 Texas high school football season, the Meridian Yellow Jackets will get a much-needed break in the action with an open date this Friday. With an extra week to focus on their final two district games, the Jackets hope to finish the regular season strong at home against Hico Oct.

Despite already clinching a Class 3A state playoff berth for the second straight season, the Clifton Lady Cubs volleyball team still has plenty to play for with three District 17-3A matches remaining in the regular season. By knocking off the Maypearl Lady Panthers in a five-set marthon, 19-25, 2125, 25-23, 25-21, 15-7, last Tuesday, the Lady Cubs locked up a spot in the playoffs.

As the saying goes, out of the frying pan and into the fire. And that’s exactly what awaits the Clifton Cubs this week.