Regional Volleyball Highlights
High school volleyball teams deliver standout performances across multiple regional matchups.
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Dominican freshman Ella Baker is the younger sister of former Dominican setters Kate and Molly Baker, and coach Jessica Chatellier described her as highly analytical after years of watching volleyball and regularly attending the gym.
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McGehee senior Kylie Buford recorded 356 kills, 305 assists and 243 digs last season, complementing her third-place finish in the long jump at the state track meet.
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Oxford defeated Springville in straight sets, 25-9, 25-23 and 25-20; Ava Thomas led the Yellow Jackets with 15 kills, 10 digs and five aces, while Macy Thomas contributed 29 assists.
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Munford improved to 10-3 with a 25-6, 25-10, 25-11 victory over Central-Clay, highlighted by Mylie Stephens’ 16 kills and seven aces apiece from Saryn Goodson and Ashtyn Bishop.
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Glencoe moved to 17-5 overall and 2-0 in area play after beating Hokes Bluff 3-1; Mia Talbot had 21 kills, 16 digs and five aces, while Katy Talbot added 16 kills and 14 digs.
High school volleyball action across the South delivered standout performances this season, with teams from Acadiana to Alabama putting up strong wins. In Alabama, Oxford defeated Springville 25-9, 25-23, 25-20 behind Ava Thomas's 15 kills and 10 digs, while Munford improved to 10-3 with a dominant 25-6, 25-10, 25-11 victory over Central-Clay E.A. Sports Today. Glencoe moved to 17-5 overall after a 3-1 win over Hokes Bluff, powered by Mia Talbot's 21 kills and 16 digs E.A. Sports Today.
Across the region, individual players are emerging as must-watch talents heading into the 2026 season. Dominican freshman Ella Baker brings rare volleyball pedigree as the younger sister of former Dominican setters Kate and Molly Baker nola.com, while McGehee senior Kylie Buford recorded 356 kills and 305 assists last season nola.com.
Oxford Rolls Past Springville Behind Thomas's Dominant Performance
The Oxford Yellow Jackets stayed unbeaten with a straight-sets victory over Springville this season. Ava Thomas led the attack with 15 kills while adding 10 digs and five aces E.A. Sports Today. Her teammate Macy Thomas controlled the offensive flow from the setter position, dishing out 29 assists in the 25-9, 25-23, 25-20 win E.A. Sports Today.
Munford Crushes Central-Clay to Reach 10-3 Mark
Munford's volleyball team continues its strong season with a convincing sweep of Central-Clay. The Lions dominated the match 25-6, 25-10, 25-11, powered by Mylie Stephens's 16 kills E.A. Sports Today. Saryn Goodson and Ashtyn Bishop each contributed seven aces, showcasing Munford's balanced offensive attack E.A. Sports Today.
Talbot Twins Lead Glencoe to Area Victory
Glencoe improved to 17-5 overall and 2-0 in area play after defeating Hokes Bluff in four sets. Mia Talbot was the offensive powerhouse, recording 21 kills, 16 digs, and five aces E.A. Sports Today. Her sister Katy added 16 kills and 14 digs, demonstrating the sibling tandem's ability to dominate both sides of the net E.A. Sports Today.
New Orleans Setters to Watch: Baker Brings Family Pedigree
Dominican freshman Ella Baker is turning heads as one of the top incoming setters in the New Orleans area. She is the younger sister of former Dominican setters Kate and Molly Baker nola.com. Coach Jessica Chatellier noted that Baker is highly analytical after years of watching volleyball and regularly attending the gym nola.com.
McGehee senior Kylie Buford rounds out the watch list as a two-sport threat. She recorded 356 kills, 305 assists, and 243 digs last season nola.com, while also finishing third in the long jump at the state track meet nola.com. Mount Carmel junior Sarah Clement is moving into a larger attacking role after logging 1,310 assists in prior play nola.com.
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