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SMU Volleyball Has Battle-Tested Lake Travis Commit

Thomas Bingham
Jul 23, 2020

There's been a lot of uncertainty in 2020. One person that provides the year with some more clarity is Jamison Wheeler. The Lake Travis multi-sport athlete is about to start her senior year of high school and her SMU commitment solidifies her status as one of the top volleyball recruits in the Austin area.

"SMU was the right choice for me because it's an amazing school, has a great coaching staff and it's close to home," said Wheeler. "I'm super excited to compete at that high level of play in the future."

COVID-19 could have disrupted Wheeler's path, but she's adjusted her training practices to stay on track and make the most of the unusual free time.


"For the past few months when I haven't been able to be in the gym with either my club team or school team, I am just working out from home and finding workouts that I think will help prepare me best for the school season," said Wheeler. "I also have been trying to clean up my eating to allow my body to feel right for when the season does come. Outside of athletic training, I love going on the lake with my family and friends and wakesurfing."

On Tuesday, the UIL announced that its 2020 volleyball season would still be played during the upcoming fall semester and it would push back the start of 6A and 5A play to September. That allows Texas high school volleyball fans another opportunity to see her take the court for Lake Travis.

"At first, I was disappointed to find out that we got pushed back a few weeks because I was really looking forward to our preseason," said Wheeler. "But, after a while, I just realized I needed to be grateful that we are still planning to have a season."

With COVID-19 forcing a major sports drought for long periods of time in 2020, large crowds are expected when leagues return. That favors Wheeler, who is preparing for the next level.

"The benefits of playing at a high-profile high school like Lake Travis is the competition," said Wheeler. "Playing against teams like Westlake always allows our team to play at our fullest potential, which makes it so fun, but also allows us to represent LT. We also always have fans supporting us at our big games, which is awesome. I think playing at Lake Travis will definitely prepare me for college volleyball because of the mental toughness required to play the sport, especially...with such a competitive atmosphere."

If everything goes as planned during the 2020-2021 school year, you'll also see her high school encore during the 2021 track season.

"Track has helped me with volleyball by increasing my endurance," said Wheeler. "A similarity that I see when running the 400-meter relay is the endurance needed to finish, just like in a long volleyball rally. I think that my years of track definitely helped me become a better athlete all around."

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Georgetown Basketball Prepares for Lanier in Area Playoffs

VYPE
25 Feb, 2021

The Georgetown Eagles are flying high this season. Under the direction of Coach David Canfield the Eagles have advanced to the second round of the UIL 5A Basketball Playoffs.

The Eagles won a share of the 25-5A District Title posting a 20-7 overall record and went 12-2 in League play. "I'm just so proud of this team," said Canfield. "We have had some tough losses this year but it's been good for us to learn to play through those tough games. We learn and grow from each game."

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#WHATASNAP: Behind the Scenes at the 2020 VYPE ATX Soccer Photoshoot

VYPE
02 Feb, 2021

Let's kick it…

The Austin, Texas area is full of soccer talent. Soccer stars across the Austin area got to experience the bright lights at the recent VYPE ATX Soccer Photoshoot presented by Whataburger. Check out the behind the scenes video below!

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INSTANT REACTION: Westlake Too Much for Carroll to Claim No. 3

Stephen Peters
17 Jan, 2021

ARLINGTON - In a matchup with so many storylines, the main theme of the 6A Division I State Championship was Westlake's ability to score at will and hold a dynamic Southlake offense in check in the second half.

Southlake touted the 5-star, No. 1 quarterback in the nation in Quinn Ewers, but Westlake's Cade Klubnik stole the show with his pinpoint accuracy, poise in the pocket and his pure athleticism when he carried the ball.

Klubnik took home offensive MVP with three total touchdowns, including two on the ground.

The game completely turned when Westlake got the game's first stop and subsequently took the lead. Southlake responded late in the second quarter to tie the game at 21, but Westlake went on a methodical, 5-minute drive to go up 28-21.

A hurried Ewers threw an interception on Carroll's ensuing possession. To start the second half, Westlake scored to open up a two-score game - a perfect bookend around the half - as that was a start of a big run by Westlake, highlighted by a big, one-handed interception by Michael Taaffe - his second of the night.

Taaffe's two INTs was enough to name him defensive MVP for the second straight year.


💥TOUCHDOWN CHAPARRALS💥

After an INCREDIBLE one handed interception @CadeKlubnikQB bounces out and scores again for Westlake. They now lead Southlake Carroll 42-21 with 6:48 left in the third quarter. @tommy_yarrish | @VypeATX | @VYPEDFW | #UILState pic.twitter.com/nBMK6OkRxG
— vypehouston (@vypehouston) January 17, 2021

At that moment, the game was essentially over and Westlake would coast to a 52-34 win and its second straight state title.


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