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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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The stars of 2024-25 Bridgeland Volleyball
BEAR WARNING: Don't sleep on No. 24 Bridgeland
NO. 24 -- BRIDGELAND BEARS
Head Coach: Verena Khalil
2023: 30-13/Regional Quarterfinalists
THE BEARS ARE COMING OFF A SOLID 2023 CAMPAIGN.
Bridgeland racked up 30 wins a year ago and reached the Regional Quarterfinals before being knocked out by the eventual Class 6A State Champion Grand Oaks.
Two starters return off that team including Florida International University-commit Beka Pfefferkorn, who was first-team, all-district. Pfefferkorn finished with 232 kills and 69 blocks. Second-teamer Grace Wegenke racked up 579 assists and 237 digs for the Bears in 2023.
Other players to watch include Emily Greer and Brooklyn Barrow, who are both middle blockers for the Bears. Keys to success for Verena Khalil’s squad include exceptional serve-receive passing, great defense and a fast offense that attacks from all parts of the net.