The Alvin Yellowjackets will be taking part in a tournament against the Ball Tornadoes at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Yellowjackets on Thursday. Alvin walked away with a 2-0 win over Galena Park.
Paige Helpenstill
| 08/14/25 vs Galena Park | 3 |
| 08/14/25 vs Lamar | 3 |
| 08/12/25 vs Texas City | 2 |
Alvin relied on the efforts of Paige Helpenstill, who had four digs and three aces, and Hayleigh Griffin, who had four assists and three aces. Helpenstill is crushing it when it comes to aces: she's served at least two every time she's taken the court this season.
Meanwhile, Ball beat King 3-1 on Friday. That looming 3-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Tornadoes yet this season.
Ball had a slow start but a hot finish: after dropping the first set, they turned around to win the next three. The match finished with set scores of 20-25, 25-19, 25-14, 25-21.
Alvin's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Ball, their win was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-2.
Alvin couldn't quite get it done against Ball in their previous matchup back in August of 2023 as they fell 2-0. Can the Yellowjackets avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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