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VYPE Coaches Corner: Bridgeland XC Coaches Tom Kennedy & Kevin Waters; UIL State Recap
As has become routine in recent years, Bridgeland’s cross country program once again made its presence felt on the sport’s biggest stage.
With 14 total qualifiers competing at Old Settlers Park, the Bears delivered another standout showing — capturing the UIL 6A Girls State Championship and earning bronze in the 6A Boys race to cap an impressive November run.
In this week’s feature, Bridgeland head coaches Tom Kennedy (Girls) and Kevin Waters (Boys) reflect on their teams’ success, the athletes who helped make it possible, and the enduring culture that continues to fuel the Bears’ rise.
Check out the interview below!
Bridgeland's Kennedy Boatman
LOVB Spotlight: Boatman Hits 1K Career Assists as Bridgeland Rolls Early
In just over a year, Kennedy Boatman has gone from a rising talent to one of the most impactful setters in the Greater Houston volleyball scene. Now a senior for Bridgeland, Boatman has solidified her role as the engine behind the Bears’ offense – doing so with consistency that’s hard to ignore.
Already committed to East Tennessee State since July 2024, Boatman continues to raise the bar.
After earning District 16-6A Co-Newcomer of the Year and first-team, all-district honors last season, she’s picked up right where she left off this fall — helping guide Bridgeland to a strong 13-4 record and the No. 6 spot in the latest area rankings.
But her value goes well beyond the win-loss column.
Over the course of this past weekend, Boatman surpassed 1,000 career assists at Bridgeland — an impressive benchmark that speaks to her precision and intuition for the game.
Just a few weeks into the season, she’s also on pace for a personal-best, already notching close to 250 assists, along with just under 75 digs – showcasing her adaptability on the defensive side.
The Bears, meanwhile, are putting together a start that suggests they’ll be a force in 16-6A once again. Wins over top-tier programs such as Seven Lakes, College Park, The Woodlands, Stratford, and Ridge Point have positioned them as legit contenders — with a high-stakes showdown looming against district rival Cypress Ranch in late September.
If Bridgeland is going to make a run this season, Boatman will almost certainly be at the center of it — setting the tone, setting the ball, and setting the standard.































