Lady Cougars Finish Second in District at 8-2 After Win Over Brook Hill

October 19, 2026 – Grace Community School’s varsity volleyball team closed out district play with a four-set win over Brook Hill on Thursday, finishing second in district at 8-2 and heading into the postseason.

The Lady Cougars opened the week Tuesday at McKinney Christian, falling in four close sets. Whitson had 12 kills, an ace and a 2.4 serve-receive average, and led the team in digs. Loftis had 34 assists, five kills, a block and several digs. Muns added five kills and three blocks.

Grace bounced back Thursday at home against Brook Hill, taking the first set 25-6 on the way to the four-set win. Whitson led all attackers with 16 kills and added four aces. Rath had 12 kills and two aces, finished second on the team in digs and posted a 2.0 serve-receive average. Loftis ran the offense with 38 assists, four kills and four aces, and led the team in digs.

Bryan posted a perfect 3.0 serve-receive average with eight kills and four aces. Green had a 2.6 serve-receive average and several digs. Kennedy added three blocks, four kills and a 2.0 serve-receive average, while Muns had three kills and two blocks. Burkett contributed four aces, three assists and a kill.

“Finishing second in district is a testament to the work this team has put in, but we know there is still more volleyball to be played,” said Ashley Zavala, head coach. “We are ready to turn the page, embrace the postseason, and see what this group can accomplish together.”