Brandeis' unlikely playoff run ends against Westlake in state quarterfinals
"We were in our little slump there, but coming into district, we came out fighting strong." With this season's unlikely state quarterfinal run under their belts, the Broncos are setting high goals for next year.
- Brandeis' Allison Rogers gets the ball over the reach of two Westlake defenders during their 6A Division II state quarterfinal volleyball match Tuesday evening at Canyon High School in New Braunfels (Robin Jerstad/For the Express-News) NEW BRAUNFELS - Brandeis' long playoff run was fueled by resiliency and hope.
- And, for a moment on Tuesday, it seemed those two things could carry the Broncos to a stunning upset against state-ranked Austin Westlake.
- Westlake went on a 4-0 run when it was tied at 14 to swing momentum to its favor to close it out.
The unranked Broncos ended their season at 33-14 as they made their deepest playoff run since they won the Class 6A state championship in 2021 with a 47-3 record.
But, the Chaparrals' size and power were too much against the determined Broncos in a 25-12, 25-22, 28-26 victory in the Class 6A Division II state quarterfinals at Canyon High School.
- Freshman setter Addison Wells enjoyed a breakout season, entering Tuesday's match with 1,407 assists, which is the second most in the state.
- "We went in thinking we were going to start off a lot stronger than we did," Brandeis junior Allison Rodgers said.
- Our culture is very established in resilience, and we are a team that fights until the very end." Rodgers and Alva credited Wells for keeping the team together, which was an impressive feat for a freshman.
- "And when we started to finally pick it up, I think it was too late." Westlake (40-9), ranked No.
- Brandeis made a hard charge in the third set as it battled back after trailing 18-12.
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