As a result of their 7-1 start, Frenship is now ranked #10 in 6A by MaxPreps and #15 by the Texas Girls Coaches Association (TGCA).
After taking down the San Angelo Central Bobcats in three sets on the road, the Tigers took a Friday off and were back in action Tuesday, October 6 at the Tiger Pit hosting the Odessa Permian Panthers. The Panthers came in 1-1 in district play but found themselves outmatched by Frenship dropping the first set 25-9. The Panthers regrouped and took early leads in both ensuing sets but the Tiger attack and Frenship’s minimal mistakes led to decisive victories of 25-19 and 25-18 to finish the sweep.
Gracie Harrison led the way for the Tigers with 3 aces and 15 kills. She also chipped in 14 digs and 1 block on the evening. Kayton Genenbacher tossed up 23 assists and threw down 3 kills, 3 aces, and notched .5 blocks as well.
In many ways it was a new look lineup for Frenship with multiple players seeing extended playing time. Kendall Mahaney got the start at libero for Frenship and led the team with 22 digs and added an ace as well. Jentre Kennedy contributed 6 kills, 1 dig, and a block on the evening and Devin Narin added 5 kills, 5 digs, 1 ace, and an assist also. Madison Brouilette contributed 10 digs and Chloe Rawls added 3 digs and a kill as well as an ace.
Though the Tigers’ Friday, October 9 matches with Odessa High have been canceled, the varsity match is expected to be rescheduled at a later date. Frenship will be back in action Tuesday, October 13 on the road to the Tall City to take on the Midland Lee Lady Rebels at 6:00pm