By Miracle Bassey
It was an Instant Classic this weekend as Duncanville knocked off North Shore 28-21 to capture the 2022 Class 6A DI UIL State Championship Game.
VYPE's Miracle Bassey was on the scene to capture to game in images.
North Forney's Braelyn Patton (Texas A&M commit)
The countdown to volleyball season is on, and now it's your turn to join the conversation. Vote for the player you believe deserves to be recognized as the 2026 VYPE DFW Preseason Volleyball Player of the Year among the area's standout middles.
Voting will remain open through 11:59 p.m. on Friday, August 7th.
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2026 VYPE Dallas-Fort Worth Preseason Volleyball Player of the Year Fan Poll — OUTSIDE HITTER
30 Jul, 2026
Waxahachie's Chloe Sims (Arkansas commit)
Jackson DiPasquale (VYPE)
The countdown to volleyball season is on, and now it's your turn to join the conversation. Vote for the player you believe deserves to be recognized as the 2026 VYPE DFW Preseason Volleyball Player of the Year among the area's standout outside hitters.
Voting will remain open through 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, August 6th.
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Emily Hubacek of Lake Highlands
Building a program from the ground up is never easy, but Lake Highlands head coach Emily Hubacek has wasted little time establishing a championship standard.
In just its first season, the new program exceeded expectations by finishing undefeated in district play and capturing a district championship. While the results were impressive, Hubacek knows sustaining success presents an entirely new challenge as the Wildcats prepare for a much tougher district in 2026.
"When you're starting a new program, the biggest challenge is getting everyone to buy in," Hubacek said. "Not just the players, but the parents as well."
That buy-in has become the foundation of everything Lake Highlands does. Hubacek has built an intentional culture that extends far beyond the volleyball court. Every workout has a purpose. Every practice has a standard. Even the relationships her players build away from the gym are viewed as an extension of the program.
"Our culture is very intentional—from how we work out, to who we hang out with off the court, to how we play every point," she said.
With a tougher schedule looming, much of the offseason emphasis has centered on conditioning and preparing for the physical demands of competing against stronger opponents. One message has been repeated throughout the offseason.
No complacency.
Winning a district title in Year One was an accomplishment, but it doesn't guarantee future success. Every position must continue to be earned, and competition is embraced rather than avoided.
"This is not for everyone," Hubacek said. "If it were easy, everyone would do it. Our kids have to have the mentality to compete every day—for their spot, for that game, for that match. We feed on competition."
That mindset has quickly become the identity of the program. Lake Highlands isn't satisfied with simply having a successful inaugural season.
The Wildcats are focused on building a culture capable of sustaining success year after year, regardless of who graduates or which district they compete in.
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