Friday Match to Watch: El Paso vs Jefferson
High school volleyball is underway in the state of Texas. Since the first week of August, teams from across the Lone Star State have been back on the court, battling each other in some fantastic matches, which are bringing the…
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Continue ReadingHigh school volleyball is underway in the state of Texas. Since the first week of August, teams from across the Lone Star State have been back on the court, battling each other in some fantastic matches, which are bringing the best of the sport in the state.
Twice a week, we’ll use this space to recommend some matches to keep and eye on and, most importantly, some of the most interesting prospects you’ll want to watch if you have an opportunity.
This is supposed to be one of the most interesting matches in the El Paso area on Friday, September 24:
El Paso vs Jefferson – 6.30pm
The Lady Tigers from the El Paso high school will be looking to bounce back after they had their three-match winning streak snapped by Chapin in a nail-biting, five-set match on Tuesday. The players coached by Yesenia Alarcon-Ortega have a 15-7 win record so far in the season, including three wins and a loss in the Class 5A, Region I – District 1.
The Silver Foxes from the Jefferson High School enter the match in back of consecutive victories against Andress and Irvin. Also part of the Class 5A, Region I – District 1, the team coached by Sandra Quimbar has a 2-2 league win record and is at 15 wins and six losses this season.
Players to Watch – El Paso
Yuliana Salazar – Middle Blocker – Club: El Paso True Grit – 2023
A slightly undersized middle blocker at 5’9”, Yuliana Salazar makes up for her lack of size with a lot of mobility and a good leaping ability. Very active at the net, she typically produces really well for the Lady Tigers on both sides of the ball. In their recent loss to Chapin, she left the court with 15 kills and six blocks.
Natalia Martinez – Setter – Club: El Paso True Grit – 2022
Natalia Martinez is another El Paso player who makes the most of her technical skills to stand out despite a relatively short stature. The 5’5” setter is really technical with the ball at her hands and sets her teammates us really well at the net. Against Chapin, she had a whopping 50 assists to go with 11 digs.
Players to Watch – Jefferson
Daniela Hernandez – Middle Blocker – 2023
A 5’8” middle blocker, Daniela Hernandez is Jefferson’s top scoring option. She has produced 116 kills so far in the season, registering three performances in which she reached double digits on offense. She also leads the Silver Foxes in blocks with 48, averaging more than one per set. Hernandez also helps in other areas, having tallied 97 digs, 87 passes and 18 aces in the season.
Amy Heredia – Outside Hitter – 2024
A versatile outside hitter, Amy Heredia is able to contribute to Jefferson in basically every area of the game, having an efficient game at the net and solid backcourt skills. In terms of point scoring, Heredia is second in kills (102) and aces (29). On the defensive end, she leads the Silver Foxes in digs (127) and ranks second in passes (97).