What happened: Midland Christian defeated Grapevine Faith Christian 3–1 on Saturday, Oct. 18, in a home district match. The Lady Mustangs controlled the early momentum and closed out the match with set scores of 25–16, 25–23, 24–26, and 25–12. The win improved Midland Christian to 17–20 overall and 7-4 in TAPPS 5A District 1.

The big picture: The victory marked Midland Christian’s second district win against Grapevine Faith. The Lady Mustangs have developed a pattern of fast starts and composed finishes, with solid serving and steady defense fueling their success on home court. Their chemistry and consistency have helped them stay in control of the district race as postseason play approaches.

What’s next: Midland Christian returns to the court Tuesday, Oct. 21, for a rematch with Lubbock Trinity.

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