by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

Volleyball: The Woodlands fends off Clear Falls in 5A semis

The Woodlands junior outside hitter Courtney Quinn, right, takes her best shot against a host of Clear Falls defenders during the Class 5A semifinals matchup Friday night. Quinn wound up with a team-high 18 kills.
The Woodlands junior outside hitter Courtney Quinn, right, takes her best shot against a host of Clear Falls defenders during the Class 5A semifinals matchup Friday night. Quinn wound up with a team-high 18 kills.

The Woodlands survived a challenge from Clear Falls and emerged with a 25-21, 25-20, 16-25, 25-17 decision in the Class 5A state volleyball semifinals Friday at the Culwell Center. The Highlanders (44-0) will attempt to complete an unbeaten season in Saturday’s final against San Antonio Churchill (47-2).

Led by a 33-kill performance from Alyssa Enneking, Clear Falls (40-7) put a lot of pressure on The Woodlands’ defense. The Knights complemented that effort with an outstanding defensive showing. But lapses by Clear Falls at the end of the first set and the start of the second and fourth sets made the difference. click here for complete story and additional photos