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Byron Nelson volleyball dominates their way to a playoff spot
The Byron Nelson Lady Bobcats are back on top this season after posting a less-than-ideal district record last season. The team won the state title in the 2019-2020 season, finished second in their district in the 2020-21 season, posted a 3-9 district record last season, and learned from every moment over the last few seasons. With a fire in their heart to rebuild and get right back to their usual dominance, Byron Nelson is headed back to playoffs. What has their season looked like? What can fans expect heading into playoffs? VYPE DFW takes a deeper dive:
Regular Season
This season, the Lady Bobcats have posted a 36-5 overall record with a 10-4 district record to finish second in their district- just behind a strong Keller team. The Lady Bobcats opened the season 10-straight victories against competitive opponents in non-district matchups; seven of those victories were shut-out wins. Throughout the regular season, Byron Nelson has dropped only 28 sets while winning over 100. The team has remained strong while defeating the likes of Weatherford, Austin Vandegrift, Rockwall, Haltom, Southlake Carroll, V.R. Eaton, and more. Led by Sydnee Peterson, Samantha Hoppes, Morgan Inemer, Kylie Kleckner, Nora Conway, Campbell Love, and more, the Lady Bobcats have been nearly unstoppable as they record victory after victory and keep their eyes on the prize.
Looking Ahead
To say the team is ready for playoffs would be an understatement. Byron Nelson volleyball is one team that fans can guarantee are always ready for anything that is in front of them. With the desire to get back to the state tournament, fans can expect Byron Nelson to play hard and treat each game as if they are back on the court in Carrollton vying for the state title. Focused, strong, and ready to reclaim their place at the top of the rankings. Expect the team to come in to the playoffs fast-paced!
VIDEO: Byron Nelson dominates over Plano
Trophy Club Byron Nelson had an incredible night in front of a home crowd during their season opener on Thursday night as they took down Plano by a score of 41-13. Starting their season off on the right foot, the Bobcats made sure to leave. everything they had on the field. VYPE DFW was there to catch all the action!
It didn't take long for the Bobcats to get ahead of the game on Thursday night. Led by quarterback Jake Wilson, the team took a 24-0 lead before halftime. A 21-yard touchdown pass from Wilson to Landon Farco followed by a 56-yard score by Landon Ramson-Goelz with less than three minutes left in the first half gave Byron Nelson a comfortable cushion and a fire to finish the rest of the game strong.
In the first drive of the second half, Wilson found Ramson-Goelz to extend the lead 27-0, giving the Bobcats enough of a lead to make it nearly impossible for a comeback finish from Plano. Despite an 11-yard fumble return by the Wildcats' Daniel Bennett, Plano's efforts at bringing the game back within reach weren't successful.
Wilson threw for 312 yards on the night with three touchdowns while Aaron Darden led the team with 126 rushing yards while scoring two touchdowns of his own.