In a hard-fought, three-set battle on Thursday, the Travis Science Academy 7th Grade A volleyball team came up just short against Lake Belton Middle School.

Travis set the tone early by taking a competitive opening set 25-23. However, Lake Belton answered back with strong momentum in the second set to win 25-20, forcing a decisive third set. In the tiebreaker, Lake Belton managed to edge ahead and secure the match victory with a 15-11 finish.

With the narrow defeat, Travis falls to 5-6 overall on the season.

Key Individual Performances

Despite the setback, several Lady Mustangs delivered impressive performances on Thursday night:
Katalina Schittler: Anchored the team's defensive passing game with a team-high 23 passes made. She also made her presence felt across the court, contributing 3 kills, 5 successful serves, and 2 service aces.
Carmen Bonds: Led the backline consistency with 20 passes made while adding 1 kill and making 6 successful serves.
Tatiana Campbell: Showed impressive versatility, tallying 14 passes made, a team-leading 5 kills, 1 serve made, and 1 ace.

Looking Ahead

The Lady Mustangs will aim to finish their regular season campaign on a high note when they return to action on October 19. Travis will host South Belton Middle School at Mustang Gym for their final game of the year. First serve is scheduled for 7:00 PM.