The 2023 season was a raving success by virtually every possible metric for a young Ladycat volleyball team.
Despite most of the starting lineup being underclassmen with varying amounts of varsity experience, the determined squad worked relentlessly to improve their performance on the court all year. They posted a 34-9 overall record while staking their claim to the District 5-5A championship with a 9-1 stretch to close out the regular season.
After securing the top seed heading into the playoffs, the Ladycats worked their way through the bidistrict and area rounds of the bracket, defeating Fort Worth North Side and Birdville in the process. The season came to a close in the regional quarterfinals when they matched up against the defending 5A Texas state champions from Colleyville Heritage.
While their playoff run may have ended earlier than they hoped, 11 of Aledo’s players gained recognition for their exemplary play and contributions to the successful season.
Though she battled injuries early in the season, senior outside hitter and University of Missouri commit Vivian Parker was named District 5-5A’s Most Valuable Player and was an All-American honorable mention during her final season with the Ladycats.
Junior setter Ava Reding was named All-District Server of the Year as she scored 414 points from the service line, including 54 aces. Fellow junior, Kinley Elms earned the title of All-District Blocker of the Year from her outside hitter position, where she accounted for 54 blocked shots at the net.
Haley Lowe, Kenrie Pruitt, and Alyssa Todd were all named first team all-district.
Logyn Denbow joined the Ella’s, Isbell and Meador, in being placed on the second team all-district list. Morgan Estevez and Kaylee Berkley were named as all-district honorable mentions as well.
Of the Ladycats named to all-district honors, only Parker will not return next season.
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