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THE RANKINGS: Boatman is the headliner for No. 13 Bridgeland Bears

BRIDGELAND WERE WINNERS OF 30 MATCHES IN 2024, WHICH PUSHED THEM INTO THE AREA ROUND OF THE PLAYOFFS.

Five starters return for ninth-year coach Verena Khalil (225-70 at Bridgeland).

Kennedy Boatman (East Tennessee State University-commit) was the District 16-6A co-Newcomer of the Year and first-team, all-district pick after racking up 816 assists in 2024.

First-team, all-district pick Justice Rachal will be a weapon for the Bears on the outside after registering 443 kills a year ago. Second-teamer Alexis Couch had 410 digs.

Other key returners include Central Washington University-commit Brooklyn Barrow. The middle blocker had 183 kills and 52 blocks in 2022.

Also watch for East Texas Baptist-commit Allison Sims.

Keys to success for Khalil’s squad include a fast offense, ability to terminate with different shots and a defense that fights to keep balls alive.

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