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DISTRICT 11-5A VOLLEYBALL: Rowlett tops Sachse, holds on to top spot
By DEVIN HASSON, dhasson@starlocalnews.com
Rowlett entered Friday's rival match with Sachse riding an eight-game winning streak, but any time the two teams get together, it is a battle.
Especially when the Mustangs were trying to not only solidify their own playoff standing, but keep their outside hopes of a district title in sight.
The two teams waged a furious first game, with Rowlett finally prevailing after 64 points. The Mustangs finally looked to be back on track in game three, but the Eagles reestablished control and went on to a 33-31, 25-22, 13-25, 25-13 victory at Sachse High School.
Both the Eagles and Rangers had already clinched playoff berths.
Sachse stands at 6-3 and will clinch a postseason spot with one more victory, but it is still trying to hold off Lakeview (5-4), which sits a game back.
The Patriots are in a tough spot. If they hope to overtake the Mustangs for the third spot, they will have to move ahead of them in the standings after Sachse swept the season series. That is no easy chore considering Lakeview must take on the district leaders with matches at Rowlett on Tuesday and against Naaman Forest on Tuesday.
If the Patriots falter in those matches, it opens the door for Garland, which is sitting at 3-6. The Owls face one-win North Garland on Friday before a tough match against Sachse on Tuesday. But if they can hang within striking distance, it has a season-ending clash with Lakeview that could have a playoff berth on the line.
The Mustangs will also host Naaman Forest on Tuesday, and with a win, it can keep its hopes of moving up in playoff seeding alive if the Rangers should falter.
STANDINGS
x-Rowlett 9-1 17-12
x-Naaman Forest 8-1 26-10
Sachse 6-3 11-17
Lakeview 5-4 6-11
Garland 3-6 16-18
South Garland 1-9 1-23
North Garland 1-9 2-17
x-clinched playoff berth
Friday's Results
Rowlett def. Sachse 33-31, 25-22, 13-25, 25-13
Naaman Forest def. North Garland 25-12, 25-12, 25-17
Lakeview def. South Garland
Garland, bye
Tuesday's Games
Lakeview at Rowlett
Naaman Forest at Sachse
North Garland at Garland
South Garland, bye
Friday's Games
South Garland at Rowlett
Sachse at Garland
Naaman Forest at Lakeview
North Garland, bye
Tuesday's Games
Sachse at North Garland
South Garland at Naaman Forest
Garland at Lakeview
Rowlett, bye
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