Baker, Nwanebu star for winning teams.
Hebron (Carrollton) was so dominant in the playoffs that it didn't drop a set on its way to the title. Hebron beat The Woodlands in the final, 25-23, 25-17, 27-25.
"It is the most amazing feeling in the world," senior
Rachel Buckley told The Dallas Morning News. "I've dreamed about this since I was 10 years old, and it is the best feeling I can ever say."
Hebron was dominant this season, but
Lovejoy (Lucas) has been ruling the 3A ranks since 2008. Lovejoy beat Wimberley, 25-23, 21-25, 25-10, 25-18, to earn the title again. After losing the second set, Lovejoy rolled to a 17-3 lead in the third set to kill Wimberley's momentum.
TOP PERFORMERS* Tiffany Baker, Hebron: The senior middle blocker was named the MVP of the 5A tournament after leading Hebron to the title. Teammates Rachel Buckley, a senior, and
Brittany Sample, a junior, were named to the all-tournament team.
* Ebony Nwanebu, Lovejoy: The sophomore middle blocker was named the MVP of the 3A tournament after leading Lovejoy to its third straight title. Teammates
Natalie Puckett, a senior, and
Andie Malloy, a junior, were named to the all-tournament team.
Matt Wixon is the high school sports
columnist for The Dallas Morning News. He can be reached at
mwixon@dallasnews.com or on Twitter @mattwixon.
