TEMPLE, Texas — The Travis Science Academy Lady Mustang 7th Grade A volleyball team closed out their 2026 regular season on Monday night at Mustang Gym, battling through a thrilling three-set match before falling to Lamar Middle School by scores of 10-25, 25-23, 15-10.

Playing on their home court, Travis got off to a slow start in the opening set, dropping the frame 10-25 as Lamar came out strong. However, the Lady Mustangs showed incredible grit and determination in the second set. Digging deep in front of their home crowd, Travis rallied to take a tight 25-23 victory to force a decisive third set.

In the final frame, both teams traded points, but Lamar managed to pull away late to secure the 15-10 set win and the match.

Despite the tough loss, which moved Travis to 5-7 on the season, several Lady Mustangs delivered standout individual performances on the night:

Katalina Schittler anchored the defense and net play, making 17 passes, serving 4 balls, recording 2 aces, and adding a block.

Carmen Bonds put together a complete all-around effort, recording 15 passes, 1 kill, 6 serves made, and 2 aces.
Tatiana Campbell provided consistent effort throughout the match, contributing 12 passes, 1 kill, and 9 serves made.

Following the match, the Lady Mustang coaching staff praised the team's resilience, noting how impressed they were with the massive growth and overall improvement the players displayed from the beginning of the season to the final regular-season serve.

While the regular season has come to an end, the Lady Mustangs' journey isn't over yet. Having qualified for the District Tournament, Travis will return to the court on Saturday, October 24th. Bracket schedules, match times, and tournament locations will be announced soon.