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Dripping Springs’ Henley Anderson headlines our All-Central Texas volleyball team (again!)

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December 24, 2023

Dripping Springs’ Henley Anderson headlines our All-Central Texas volleyball team (again!)

Butch Hart
| Special to Austin American-Statesman

The All-Central Texas volleyball team for the 2023 season, honoring the best of the best of Austin-area players and teams:

Player of the year: Henley Anderson, Dripping Springs

Anderson was our 2022 co-player of the year as a freshman, and the sophomore won it outright this season after recording 717 kills, averaging 4.8 per set, to lead Dripping Springs to the Class 6A regional finals. Playing a difficult schedule and drawing double and triple blocks, Anderson was still phenomenal. She also had 51 blocks, 395 digs and 60 aces. Also considered — Westlake’s Lily Davis, Lake Travis’ Avery Hamlin and Wimberley’s Laney Hennessee.

Newcomer of the year: Allie Hudgins, Westlake

Hudgins, a 6-foot-4, six-rotation freshman standout, was District 26-6A’s newcomer of the year after leading Westlake with 55 blocks while pounding out 466 kills on a .201 hitting efficiency. She had 56 service aces and 346 digs and was instrumental in leading the Chaparrals to the area finals. Also considered — Vista Ridge’s Jennavee Jensen, Ann Richards’ Noah Morris and Austin High’s Camille Presley.

Coach of the year: Marie Bruce, Liberty Hill

Bruce, a veteran coach in her second season with the Panthers, already had an impressive résumé with Glenn, Austin High and Cedar Ridge but has led Liberty Hill to back-to-back state tournaments. In 2022, the Panthers fell in the Class 5A semifinals, but this season they crushed defending state champion Colleyville Heritage to advance to the state title match, where they fell to nine-time state champion Lucas Lovejoy. Bruce, who’s 88-20 in her first two years, will return five starters next year as well as her libero. Also considered — Wimberley’s Stephanie Barthels, Lake Travis’ Brandace Boren and Dripping Springs’ Michael Kane.

First team

Setter: Takyla Brown, jr., Weiss: The 12-6A MVP, who is committed to LSU, notched 1,157 assists, 66 kills, 57 aces, 25 blocks and 382 digs for the area finalists, who went 28-9. For her career, she’s got 2,489 assists, 842 digs, 288 kills and 149 aces.

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Middle blocker: Morgan Houston, sr., Round Rock: The 25-6A MVP averaged 2.8 kills per set while hitting .369 and amassing 376 kills along with 86 blocks and 294 digs. The Dragons won the district title.

Middle blocker: Jadyn Wilgus, sr., Rouse: The two-time all-state selection led the Raiders to the regional finals with 495 kills, 59 blocks, 72 aces and 119 digs. She’ll graduate early and enroll at Arizona State for the spring semester.

Outside hitter: Henley Anderson, soph., Dripping Springs: Our two-time Austin-area player of the year led the Tigers with 717 kills and 395 digs as they reached the Region IV-6A finals.

Outside hitter: Lily Davis, jr., Westlake: The 26-6A MVP had 634 kills, 535 digs and 62 aces for the Chaparrals. The six-rotation player is committed to Texas for beach volleyball.

Outside hitter: Gigi Mason, sr., Liberty Hill: The two-time All-Central Texas selection finished with 391 kills and 107 blocks for the Class 5A state runner-up Panthers. She has signed with Vanderbilt.

Libero: Reese Emerick, sr., Westlake: The Texas signee was 26-6A’s defensive MVP with 675 digs (an average of 5.0 per set) and 53 aces.

Utility: Avery Hamlin, sr., Lake Travis: Hamlin, who is headed to Duke, is a two-time all-state and all-area selection. The four-year starter finished her career with 853 assists, 1,152 digs and 1,279 kills and led the Cavaliers to back-to-back district championships. She had 487 kills this season.

Second team

Setter: Savannah Skopal, sr., Rouse: Headed to Rice, Skopal capped her career with 1,586 assists, 386 digs, 157 kills, 74 aces and 70 blocks this season. The three-time all-area and four-time all-state selection had 5,553 career assists.

Middle blocker: Carrington Jaimes, sr., Lake Travis: The three-year starter had 289 kills and an overall hitting percentage of .367 while leading the Cavaliers to consecutive district titles and the regional finals.

Middle blocker: Lusia Langi, sr., Hays: The Utah Tech signee and three-year starter finished her career with 359 blocks — a school record — and led the Hawks to the playoffs this year, hitting .377 with 39 aces and 110 blocks.

Outside hitter: Jazmine Gaston, sr., Anderson: The all-district selection had 433 kills this season and finished her career with 85 blocks, 110 assists, 691 digs and 785 kills while playing all six rotations.

Outside hitter: Laney Hennessee, jr., Wimberley: A three-year starter who is committed to Alabama, Hennessee helped lead the Texans to the regional finals, slamming 525 kills while hitting .311 with 385 digs and 54 aces.

Outside hitter: Riley Malloy, soph., Austin High: The Maroons’ 6-4 six-rotation standout notched 387 kills, a team-high 41 aces and 258 digs.

Libero: Alondra Garcia, sr., Ann Richards: The Stars’ team captain was an all-district selection with 24 service aces and 173 assists.

Utility: Kylee Bagley, sr., Stony Point: District 25-6A’s setter of the year is a four-year starter who hit .300 this season and recorded 439 kills, 101 blocks, 442 digs and 35 aces with 488 assists.

Third team

Setter: Morgan Warren, sr., Hendrickson: She averaged 9.3 assists per set with 59 aces and 306 digs.

Middle blocker: Simone Baskin, jr., Bowie: The all-district pick had 161 kills and 88 digs.

Middle blocker: Greta Carlson, jr., McCallum: District 24-5A’s most valuable hitter led the Knights to the playoffs.

Outside hitter: Alex Beauchamp, sr., Vandegrift: District 25-6A’s impact player of the year had 512 kills, 412 digs and 20 aces.

Outside hitter: Mora Mooney, sr., St. Michael’s: She had 723 kills, hit .411, had 55 blocks and added 473 digs as she earned TAPPS all-state honors.

Outside hitter: Annie Witt, jr., Liberty Hill: The state finalists’ team MVP had 407 kills, 23½ blocks, 477 digs and 23 aces.

Libero: Raegan Ramirez, jr., Georgetown: She had 868 digs (a school record) and 72 aces for the co-district champions.

Utility: Riley Clinton, sr., Round Rock: Her 309 kills, 442 digs, five aces and .282 hitting percentage helped her earn honorable mention all-state.

Honorable mention

Anderson — Parker Duncan, Madeline Stuesser; Ann Richards — Noah Morris; Austin High — Harper Luthy, Camille Presley; Cedar Park — Joy Udoye; Cedar Ridge — Faith Reynolds; Dripping Springs: Riley Certain, Ashley Euston, Sydney Lund; Georgetown — Addison Gaido; Glenn — Ava Wind; Hendrickson — Kamea Uitenham, Kara Wynn; Lake Travis — Adyson Davis, Kacey Kazmierski; LASA — Charlotte Quinn, Hadley Wright; Liberty Hill — Evie Bruce, Kealy Dirner, Ava Kostroun; McCallum — Rylee Hissey, Lexi Rosenblatt; Round Rock — Molly Cravens; Round Rock Christian — Chayse Wilson; Rouse — Jade Key, Naara Tanco; Stony Point — Carrie Weston; Thrall — Melaina Grissom; Vista Ridge — Jennavee Jensen; Weiss — Sara Randall; Westlake — Claire Wernli; Westwood — Rachel Cai, Julia Hopkins, Sahasra Mandalapu; Wimberley — Addison Parks, Jesse Weeks.

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Texas vs Clemson: Weather forecast for Saturday’s College Football Playoff game in Austin

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December 17, 2024

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Texas vs Clemson: Weather forecast for Saturday’s College Football Playoff game in Austin

Texas’ first-round game in the College Football Playoff against Clemson Saturday afternoon is approaching.

The Longhorns missed the opportunity to secure a first-round bye after losing to Georgia in the SEC Championship game, but they still host a postseason game. To advance in the first year of the extended CFP system, Texas has to play ACC Champion, No. 12 Clemson in Austin.

The teams play 3 p.m. Saturday at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

Because Texas is seeded No. 5, it hosts a first-round game. Had they been seeded lower, they could have traveled to a higher-seeded opponent to play. Luckily for Texas players (and fans) the Longhorns avoided a road game in, say, South Bend, Indiana, where it’s expected to be a high of 28 degrees.

TICKETS FOR TEXAS VS CLEMSON IN CFP

Here is the expected weather report for Texas vs Clemson on Saturday afternoon in Austin:

Texas vs Clemson weather report for CFP

There doesn’t appear to be any precipitation in the forecast for Central Texas on Saturday.

According to the National Weather Service, Saturday should be sunny with a high around 64, which is average for this time of year.

When does Texas play next?

Date: Saturday, Dec. 21.

Time: 3 p.m.

Location: Royal-Memorial Stadium in Austin.

What channel is Texas’ first-round CFP game?

TV: TNT

Streaming: Max, Sling

Commentators: Dave Pasch, Dusty Dvoracek

Sideline reporter: Taylor McGregor

Watch the first-round College Football Playoff matchup live on Max or stream on Sling, which is offering a free trial to new users. Dave Pasch and Dusty Dvoracek will call the game with Taylor McGregor on the sidelines.

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Cedar Fever season underway in Central Texas

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December 16, 2024

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Cedar Fever season underway in Central Texas

Cedar Fever season arrives in Central Texas

It is Cedar Fever season and many in Central Texas are starting to feel the symptoms.

AUSTIN – Cedar Fever season is in full swing across Central Texas and is expected to last through February.

Itchy eyes, runny nose, scratchy throat, symptoms are all too familiar for central Texans.

Dr. Ronald Cox of Greater Austin Allergy says it has noticed an uptick in patients coming in with those symptoms.

“Unfortunately, this is one of the most beautiful times in Central Texas. There’s beautiful weather outside and you can’t go outside because of the cedar,” said Dr. Cox.

Cedar allergies, otherwise known as “Cedar Fever”, are in full swing. It’s an allergic reaction to pollen from mountain cedar trees, also known as juniper trees.

“What’s unique about Cedar Fever is it actually feels like you do have a fever and wipes people out,” said Dr. Cox. “This one actually makes you feel bad.”

Dr. Cox says it’s unique to Texas because other areas don’t typically have an allergy season in the winter months.

“It’s not the cedar that’s in your backyard. The wind can carry pollens up to 300 miles. So, it’s what’s indigenous to your area and the Hill Country is just loaded with cedar,” said Dr. Cox.

While the season typically begins around Christmastime, Dr. Cox says this year it came at the start of December. He anticipates it will last until February.

According to FOX 7 Austin’s Pollen Sense Sensor, you can see a jump in the cedar level at the beginning of the month.

According to Dr. Cox, it’ll get worse before it gets better.

“Probably the latter part of December 1st and a couple of weeks of January should be a peak,” said Cox.

But there are things Texans can do to alleviate symptoms. Dr. Cox says it depends on what those look like.

“A lot of people will have itchy, runny, sneeze and if that’s your main complaint, the over-the-counter antihistamines work well for that,” Dr. Cox said.

Dr. Cox says if your main concern is itchy or watery eyes, he recommends over-the-counter eye drops.

To avoid allergy symptoms, he also recommends keeping your windows closed.

You can also track the pollen outlook for your week.

You can find more information here.

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Clemson vs. Texas in CFP bracket: Kickoff time, date for away playoff game

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December 16, 2024

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Clemson vs. Texas in CFP bracket: Kickoff time, date for away playoff game

CLEMSON — No. 12 seed Clemson football will face No. 5 seed Texas in the first round of the CFP.

The Tigers (10-3) will travel to Austin, Texas, to face the Longhorns (11-2) on Saturday (4 p.m. ET, TNT) at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium. This will be the first matchup ever between Clemson and Texas.

The winner advances to play No. 4 seed Arizona State, the Big 12 champion, in the Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Jan. 1 (1 p.m. ET, ESPN).

Here’s what time Clemson vs. Texas will start and what day it will happen:

Clemson vs. Texas in CFP game date

Clemson will face Texas on Dec. 21.

What time Clemson plays Texas in CFP

Clemson vs. Texas starts at 4 p.m. ET and will air on TNT. Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

Where is Clemson vs. Texas

Texas will host Clemson in Austin, Texas, at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium.

Clemson vs. Texas predictions

Texas has been one of the best teams in the country despite losing in the SEC championship. Its only two losses are to Georgia, who also beat Clemson in Week 1. Backed by over 100,000 fans, the Longhorns will beat Clemson and advance to the second round of the CFP. Clemson is 0-2 against SEC teams this season too.

Clemson vs. Texas odds

Game lines and odds from BetMGM:

Spread: Clemson (+11.5)
Over/under: 51.5
Moneyline: Clemson (+325), Texas (-400)

Clemson vs. Texas tickets

Tickets are only available on the secondary market and start at $101 on StubHub.

To see a full list of ticket prices, visit StubHub.

CFP schedule

First round (campus site games)

Friday, Dec. 20, 2024:

No. 10 Indiana at No. 7 Notre Dame (8 p.m. ET, ABC)

Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024:

No. 11 SMU at No. 6 Penn State (noon ET, TNT)

No. 12 Clemson at No. 5 Texas (4 p.m. ET, TNT)

No. 9 Tennessee at No. 8 Ohio State (8 p.m. ET, ABC)

Quarterfinals

Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024: Fiesta Bowl (State Farm Stadium — Glendale, Arizona)
Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025: Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl (Mercedes-Benz Stadium — Atlanta), Rose Bowl Game (Rose Bowl — Pasadena, California) and Allstate Sugar Bowl (Caesars Superdome — New Orleans)

Semifinals

Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025: Capital One Orange Bowl (Hard Rock Stadium — Miami)
Friday, Jan. 10, 2025: Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic (AT&T Stadium — Arlington, Texas)

National championship

Monday, Jan. 20, 2025: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta)

What bowl games are in CFP?

The Fiesta Bowl, Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Rose Bowl, Allstate Sugar Bowl, Capital One Orange Bowl and Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic are the six bowl games featured in the CFP.

Derrian Carter covers Clemson athletics for The Greenville News and the USA TODAY Network. Email him at dcarter@gannett.com and follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @DerrianCarter00

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