2008 UIL 3a State Volleyball championships.

[FormerBellvilleBrahma]

Here are the final 4 teams, Bellville, Brownwood, Caldwell, and Lucas lovejoy. Lovejoy plays Caldwell Nov. 21 @ 1:00 and Bellville plays Brownwood @ 3:00. The Finals are Nov. 22 @ 1:00.
Records are:

Bellville----------- 37-7
Brownwood----- 32-9
Lucas Lovejoy --38-5
Caldwell--------- 29-14

State poll as of Nov. 12th.

1. Lucas Lovejoy
2. Bellville
3. Prosper
4. Wimberley
5. Dalhart
6. Groesbeck
7. Sinton
8. Caldwell
9. Argyle
10. Columbus

[wimbo_pro]

My prediction for champ goes to Brownwood.

[Buckeye80]

Aren't Monahans and Wimberley usually ruling the roost in 3A volleyball? Where they is?

[gatordaze]

I heard that several of the Lovejoy girls play club together coached by their coaches wife. Not sure if thats true or even within the rules but they are sure a talented team.

[Looking4number8]

Me too, but I will admit my bias!

[Daddy D 11]

It will definitely be Lovejoy vs. Brownwood. I've never seen Brownwood play, sadly:( :inlove: But Lovejoy can flat out play! My money is on them, while my heart is with Brownwood:cheerl:

[GetRDoneStangs]

Gotta go with the girls from Region I and District 2....

Bring it home Lady Lions from Brownwood!!!

[Old Green]

I'm going with Bellville. They have the tradition off winning Stat e in Volleyball.

[GetRDoneStangs]

Originally posted by Buckeye80
Aren't Monahans and Wimberley usually ruling the roost in 3A volleyball? Where they is?

Region I !!!!!

[pirate4state]

http://bbs.3adownlow.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=88607


Match ups are:

#1 Lucas Lovejoy (38-5) vs. #8 Caldwell (29-14) @ 1pm, Friday 11/21

#2 Bellville (37-7) vs. Brownwood @ 3pm, Friday 11/21

My picks:

Lucas Lovejoy over Caldwell
Brownwood over Bellville

Lucas Lovejoy over Brownwood

[wimbo_pro]

Originally posted by Buckeye80
Aren't Monahans and Wimberley usually ruling the roost in 3A volleyball? Where they is?

Yeah...we usually are...until we ran into a better team in BW. We were down a bit in talent this year as well, but were good enough (in my view) to get to state, based on the last few years of talent that I saw in the state tourney. Obviously, I was mistaken.

[pirate4state]

http://www.leopardvolleyball.com/

http://www.leopardvolleyball.com/pictures/vregionalfinal.jpg

:eek:

[Buckeye80]

#14 is a pretty girl.

Wait! Am I a dirty old man now?!:mad:

[wimbo_pro]

Originally posted by Buckeye80
#14 is a pretty girl.

Wait! Am I a dirty old man now?!:mad:

Now??? Ummm.......

[Daddy D 11]

Let's get a Brownwood picture up here:D

[Buckeye80]

Originally posted by wimbo_pro
Now??? Ummm.......

I wasn't sure I was "old" yet. Thank you for pushing me into middle age wimbo!

[Looking4number8]

Originally posted by Daddy D 11
Let's get a Brownwood picture up here:D

Working on it just for you!!! Give me a minute or two.

[Looking4number8]

Here you go D11

http://i358.photobucket.com/albums/oo24/ivan1961/volleyballplayofftheam-1-1.jpg

[wimbo_pro]

Originally posted by Looking4number8
Working on it just for you!!! Give me a minute or two.

I'm sure Buckeye80 is wringing his hands in anticipation.

[Lion_Addict]

I'm gonna have to go with this group...........:D

http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr181/txfella/ladylions.jpg


GO LADY LIONS!!!

[wimbo_pro]

Hey?!? No fair!! Your girls are tall!!!

[Buckeye80]

And it's official! I am a dirty old man!:D

[tex_male]

Originally posted by Buckeye80
Aren't Monahans and Wimberley usually ruling the roost in 3A volleyball? Where they is?


When Monahans lost to the local 5A schools that they have won against the past few years, I knew then that they would only get a few rounds in.

[Looking4number8]

Originally posted by Buckeye80
And it's official! I am a dirty old man!:D


If it makes you feel any better, if you graduated in 80, I am a year older... But as far as the dirty part, guess you have one up on me there!

[Daddy D 11]

Originally posted by Looking4number8
Here you go D11

http://i358.photobucket.com/albums/oo24/ivan1961/volleyballplayofftheam-1-1.jpg

Vedy nice :clap:

[Buckeye80]

Originally posted by Looking4number8
If it makes you feel any better, if you graduated in 80, I am a year older... But as far as the dirty part, guess you have one up on me there!

Didn't graduate in 80. That has another meaning. :D

[Looking4number8]

Originally posted by Buckeye80
Didn't graduate in 80. That has another meaning. :D

Then might not be old at all... But cheer up, you still have the dirty mind thing going for you.

[wimbo_pro]

Originally posted by Buckeye80
Didn't graduate in 80. That has another meaning. :D

Really Buckeye80? Not many people put their IQ in their names!!!

[Buckeye80]

Originally posted by wimbo_pro
Really Buckeye80? Not many people put their IQ in their names!!!

You give me far too much credit sir!

[Looking4number8]

Originally posted by wimbo_pro
Really Buckeye80? Not many people put their IQ in their names!!!

Uhhh... well at least two of us, look at my name!

[Reds fan]

Back to the thread topic....

The State tourney will be interesting as Bellville and Caldwell are are the only two that had a head to head match this year, someone please correct me if I'm wrong. Brownwood, after taking down powerhouse Wimberley, comes in as a new entity in 3A, at least in recent years and has opened a lot of eyes. Lovejoy the favored team almost all year albeit a younger very talented group has got to come in as the favorite.

After Bellville's match with Columbus in the Region 4 finals does Bellville feel the magic of so many past years? Does Brownwood come in and continue their run as an overlooked entity? Does Caldwell pull off an upset over Lovejoy?

Answers to these questions and more can only be answered next weekend and no matter what, will be fun to watch!

Congratulations to all four finalists, good luck and stay injury free!!!

[mwynn05]

Lovejoy might be a new school but those girls have been playing at Allen....

[NastySlot]

Originally posted by gatordaze
I heard that several of the Lovejoy girls play club together coached by their coaches wife. Not sure if thats true or even within the rules but they are sure a talented team.


legal and very common...with volleyball......i would be interested to know what the club numbers look like for the other teams and how many have multi-sport athletes playing.

[Looking4number8]

Originally posted by NastySlot
legal and very common...with volleyball......i would be interested to know what the club numbers look like for the other teams and how many have multi-sport athletes playing.

Brownwood has no club volleyball and to my knowledge (which is very very limited in this sport) none of them play club ball in other towns. I will have to check this out to find out for sure.

As far as multisport I believe only 2 of our girls only play volleyball. I count 1 that play four sports ( volleyball, soccer, softball and basketball) , 8 that play a combination of 3 sports. and 2 that play two of the sports. This does not include track. That is the one sporting event I seldom ever go to. These numbers are by no means official, only working from my feeble memory.

[NastySlot]

Originally posted by Looking4number8
Brownwood has no club volleyball and to my knowledge (which is very very limited in this sport) none of them play club ball in other towns. I will have to check this out to find out for sure.

As far as multisport I believe only 2 of our girls only play volleyball. I count 1 that play four sports ( volleyball, soccer, softball and basketball) , 8 that play a combination of 3 sports. and 2 that play two of the sports. This does not include track. That is the one sporting event I seldom ever go to. These numbers are by no means official, only working from my feeble memory.

good for those multi-sport athletes....i like that...and good luck to the lady lions at the state tourney.

[Looking4number8]

Is anybody else a little suprised at the current poll results

Bwd 11
bville 11
love joy 5
caldwell 4

I voted for Brownwood but i am a true homer! Not complaining, just suprised

[gobbler grad]

I 'll take Brownwood...:thinking: who knows, they just might suprise you...:)

[LH Panther Mom]

Go Caldwell & Brownwood! :cheerl: :cheerl:

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by Looking4number8
Is anybody else a little suprised at the current poll results

Bwd 11
bville 11
love joy 5
caldwell 4

I voted for Brownwood but i am a true homer! Not complaining, just suprised

well we have more bwd & bville posters ;) so no :p

[Lion_Addict]

Originally posted by gobbler grad
I 'll take Brownwood...:thinking: who knows, they just might suprise you...:)

I caught it ;) :D

[Bull's-eye]

Bellville's amazing comeback against Columbus should give them the extra edge over the 3 other teams. Knowing that they can overcome being down 2-0 and trailing 23-20, this team feels they are never out of a game. Nice to have this type of confidence in your hip pocket. Another edge would be their great coach, probably one of the best in the country. Her ability to consistently put a winning team on the court is unbelievable. Bellville bascially dominated the 1990s under head coach Susan Brewer, whose Brahamanettes played in every Class 3A final from 1990-97 - winning six of those eight championship matches.

[Necks_Fan]

Brownwood's girls are hotter than Lovejoy's...... so I think they will win it all. :)

[gatordaze]

Originally posted by NastySlot
legal and very common...with volleyball......i would be interested to know what the club numbers look like for the other teams and how many have multi-sport athletes playing.

Legal within the rules is all that matters. They have 6 Juniors 3 Sophmores and a Freshman. No Seniors. It is totally possible that this team and no other girls play year round as a club team as the younger girls can "play up" as 17's last club season. With the coaches wife as the coach they can basically practice his scheme together year round. This is only possible because the team is mostly Juniors and it is geographically close to club volleyball. My daughter has played club and must drive 40 minutes minimum to get to practice from out here in the sticks (and we are closer than most on this board).

If they are this good now, just wait till next year when they are mostly Seniors. Whn do they go 4A?

[BTownVBall3]

I have a bellville pic but i'm not sure how to post it..

Somebody?

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by BTownVBall3
I have a bellville pic but i'm not sure how to post it..

Somebody?

is it hosted on a site like imageshack or photobucket or do you just have a web address from the school site?

[BTownVBall3]

All I have is a emailed picture from a camera that I was supposed to put on here.

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by BTownVBall3
All I have is a emailed picture from a camera that I was supposed to put on here. Check your private messages

[pirate4state]

Region IV winners - Bellville

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/p4s90/regionalvball.jpg

[trg]

Originally posted by pirate4state
Region IV winners - Bellville

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/p4s90/regionalvball.jpg

Looking good Brahmanettes. Congratulations to ya'll on your win over Columbus. Way to keep fighting. Couldn't be there to see it but will definitely be at the state tournament with bells on. Go Brahmanettes!!!!! Keep the tradition alive.

[Reds fan]

On a side note:

A big shout out to another Austin County team going to State Volleyball.

The 2A Brazos Cougarettes came from behind 2 sets to 1 to take the Region 4 Championship! :clap: :clap: :clap:

Go Austin County!!!!

[Necks_Fan]

Brownwood's girls are still hotter.


Brahmanettes are better looking than Lovejoy's. :clap: :clap:

[Looking4number8]

If anybody plans on going to this tournament and have not already gotten your hotel for Friday night, you better jump on it pretty quick. Bunches of the hotels we called this morning were already filled up.


Go Lady Lions!!

[pirate4state]

another photo from btownvb3

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/p4s90/vbteam08.jpg

[Necks_Fan]

Originally posted by pirate4state
another photo from btownvb3

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b14/p4s90/vbteam08.jpg per request

NM

But it WAS funny.

[BTownVBall3]

That's messed up man, edit that

[Necks_Fan]

Originally posted by BTownVBall3
That's messed up man, edit that Lol. I thought she was the coach. :doh:

[WylieBulldog92]

Originally posted by trg
Looking good Brahmanettes.
I agree :inlove:

[duckhunter]

i think i'm in love with #6 from bellville:eek:

[Reds fan]

Originally posted by duckhunter
i think i'm in love with #6 from bellville:eek:

MODS ( Mothers of Daughters) could we please have a background check on duckhunter done here?!?!?:eek: :D

[WylieBulldog92]

Originally posted by duckhunter
i think i'm in love with #6 from bellville:eek:
9, 6, 7, 4, 2, 5...maybe I'm girl crazy:inlove:

[gatordaze]

Originally posted by duckhunter
i think i'm in love with #6 from bellville:eek:

I hope ur 16! My son is a fan of #7!

[duckhunter]

Originally posted by gatordaze
I hope ur 16! My son is a fan of #7! he can have her. i'll take either #6, or #2 and i'm stamping it. no double stamps are allowed.


http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/9485/dumbanddumber003zw0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Looking4number8]

Back to the game.... Go Lady Lions!

[pirate4state]

Why does trying to do something nice always backfire? :rolleyes:

[duckhunter]

good luck region IV at the tourny this week. do they still play the tourny at TEXAS STATE?

[Reds fan]

Originally posted by duckhunter
good luck region IV at the tourny this week. do they still play the tourny at TEXAS STATE?

Yes they do at Strahan Coliseum.

UIL tourney info:

http://www.uil.utexas.edu/athletics/volleyball/state/information.html

[Necks_Fan]

#2 for Bellville is pretty hott, #4 looks pretty good as well. :clap:

[WylieBulldog92]

Originally posted by WylieBulldog92
9, 6, 7, 4, 2, 5...maybe I'm girl crazy:inlove:
:D

[I_DONT_CARE]

Originally posted by pirate4state
Why does trying to do something nice always backfire? :rolleyes:
DUH! THREE GUESSES!

[Reds fan]

Let's get back to the games and teams on the court.....

Any info on the non-district teams Brownwood faced during the year? Looking at UIL site shows they played a pretty tough schedule as did Bellville.

[Looking4number8]

Originally posted by Reds fan
Let's get back to the games and teams on the court.....

Any info on the non-district teams Brownwood faced during the year? Looking at UIL site shows they played a pretty tough schedule as did Bellville.

We beat all the teams in ours district (Snyder, Breckenridge, Abilene Wylie and Graham) in straight sets except Sweetwater which took us 4 sets each time.

How about you guys?

[Reds fan]

Bellville went 10-0 in district play then defeated D25 Columbus and La Grange again during the playoffs.

Bellville District scores in sets:
Sealy 3-1
Giddings 3-0
Smithville 3-0
Columbus 3-1
La Grange 3-0
Sealy 3-1
Giddings 3-0
Smithville 3-0
Columbus 3-1
La Grange 3-0

Playoffs:
3-2 over La Grange in Q-finals
3-2 over Columbus in Regional finals

Non-district play:
Bellville 8-3 vs 5A schools
7-2 vs 4A schools

[Looking4number8]

Sounds like it is going to be a fun and intense match.. you going?

[Reds fan]

Originally posted by Looking4number8
Sounds like it is going to be a fun and intense match.. you going?

Yes, I'll be there. It should be a great match, teams appear to be very similar. I think the winner will play Lovejoy in the finals for all the marbles.

[Looking4number8]

Yes, right now Caldwell seems to be the weekest link but if they are in the final 4, no way are they week. Who knows how this weekend will turn out but I hope it turns out in Brownwoods favor!

[Global Swarming]

Yeah we're pretty weak. We've only been to the state play-offs 4 times with two titles. Our record may not be what everyone else's is but we play alot of 4a and 5a teams in pre district.

[Looking4number8]

Hope I did not offend! Glad you set me straight though... Good luck against Love Joy, they are going to be a battle. Hope we get to meet in the finals.

[Reds fan]

Originally posted by Global Swarming
Yeah we're pretty weak. We've only been to the state play-offs 4 times with two titles. Our record may not be what everyone else's is but we play alot of 4a and 5a teams in pre district.

Yes, Caldwell did play a lot of 4A and 5A teams and deserves great recognition in reaching the final 4. They were 3-6 against 5A competiton and 8-3 against 4A. Early before district play began, Caldwell visited Bellville and lost in 3, a lot can change after going thru the rigors of the playoffs.

Best of luck to the Lady Hornets!

[WylieBulldog92]

Originally posted by Reds fan
Let's get back to the games and teams on the court.....
:1offtopc:





:D

[Bull's-eye]

I'm hoping Caldwell & Bellville in the finals. :)

Good luck Lady Hornets & Brahmanettes!

[Reds fan]

Originally posted by Bull's-eye
I'm hoping Caldwell & Bellville in the finals. :)

Good luck Lady Hornets & Brahmanettes!

:2thumbsup :iagree:

[injuredinmelee]

go Brownwood!!!

[Looking4number8]

Originally posted by injuredinmelee
go Brownwood!!!


:iagree: ... and thanks!

[BTownVBall3]

http://www.chron.com/sports/highschool/

Nice video and article on Bellville

[DaHop72]

Originally posted by injuredinmelee
go Brownwood!!! :2thumbsup :2thumbsup

[duckhunter]

good luck to bellville in san marcos. win #10!

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by BTownVBall3
http://www.chron.com/sports/highschool/

Nice video and article on Bellville

:clap:

Good piece! Bellville's team is business like. That more than anything else really impressed me. They are very fundamentally sound, play great defense and can flat out swing. Most of it is talent, but getting it all to gel and work is COACHING! Very lucky to have the same coach for 32 years!! The girls know what is expected of them, year in & year out! Great program.

Reminds me of a baseball program down south. ;)

[Reds fan]

Great video and article!

Go Bellville Brahmanettes!!!

Get that "one for the thumb"!

:clap: :clap: :clap:

[Bull's-eye]

http://images.chron.com/photos/2008/11/19/14038351/342xSectionMain.jpg

:2thumbsup

[eagles_victory]

Centerville made it in 2a and I worked there this summer I sold produce on the side of the road and a lot of their v-ball players and cheerleaders came up there they have a few nice looking girls on that team as well ill see if i can find a photo.

[lookingfor#2]

If it comes down to coaching who will win ?

[duckhunter]

Originally posted by lookingfor#2
If it comes down to coaching who will win ? bellville

[Reds fan]

Originally posted by lookingfor#2
If it comes down to coaching who will win ?

Bellville's Coach Brewer brings the most high school experience into this tournament. If it comes down to coaching it favors Bellville but the coach cannot play for 'em! The girls will have to get it done.

[Looking4number8]

Originally posted by lookingfor#2
If it comes down to coaching who will win ?


Coach Steed of Brownwood is a very experienced coach. She played in the Olympics in volleyball and her husband was coach for the national team for quite some time. They have a great deal of experience and work the girls very hard.

I think it came down to coaching to get all 4 teams this far and now it comes down to who does everything right... coaches and players.

Good Luck Brownwood Lady Lions!!!

[rojosgirl]

Good Luck to all teams at state, but I'm pulling for Bellville!:cool:

[Looking4number8]

Originally posted by lookingfor#2


By the way, nice name, we might be step brothers

[BTownVBall3]

#4 Brazos beats #2 Centerville in 5 games. 5th set went to 21-19.

[Reds fan]

Originally posted by BTownVBall3
#4 Brazos beats #2 Centerville in 5 games. 5th set went to 21-19.

Fantastic! Austin County keep representing!!!
:clap: :clap: :clap:

[Bull's-eye]

Originally posted by Reds fan
Fantastic! Austin County keep representing!!!
:clap: :clap: :clap:

:clap: :clap: :clap:

[lookingfor#2]

Are you sure she played ? Lookingfornumber8. Or is that just something you were told

[Looking4number8]

Originally posted by lookingfor#2
Are you sure she played ? Lookingfornumber8. Or is that just something you were told


Well I was not there to see it, so I suppose I was told that... more than once. I was only answering you question about exerience. sorry you are a doubter #2..

[lookingfor#2]

Why does asking a question make me a doubter? I will ask you another question .What year did she play ? I will look it up.And by the way does her husband coach the team also?

[Looking4number8]

Originally posted by lookingfor#2
Why does asking a question make me a doubter? I will ask you another question .What year did she play ? I will look it up.And by the way does her husband coach the team also?

I started looking and it was probally the 72 or 76 olympics. Her husband does not coach but I am sure his advise is respected.

[Reds fan]

Originally posted by BTownVBall3
#4 Brazos beats #2 Centerville in 5 games. 5th set went to 21-19.

2A Championsip match is Wallis Brazos vs Bushland.

Brazos scores 25-21, 29-27, 22-25, 19-25, 21-19 over Centerville
Bushland scores 25-23, 25-22, 25-16 over Pottsboro

Go Brazos Cougarettes!!!

[lookingfor#2]

I can not find that she ever played.Did you ?

[Looking4number8]

did not find any olympic rosters for any year. Why does it consern you so much?

[lookingfor#2]

I smell a rat I guess

[Looking4number8]

Originally posted by lookingfor#2
I smell a rat I guess

That is your right to doubt. I dont really care. I was told by many that she did. Her husband is the one that told me he coached her in the nationals. She has never ever said a word about it to me but I only talk to her during softball season as she is one of the assistant coaches for that sport.

They are very classy people and I belive if that was not the thruth she would have squashed it.

As I posted last week on the bwd/ wimberly volleyball thread, I dont know that her olympic experience gives us any advantage in the high school game. I only posted this on this thread because YOU asked about coaches.

Also a little curious if you could tell me what the coaches name is your were looking for since you did not find it. Her name has not been mentioned on this thread and even if you looked it up on the UIL web site, neither of us have any idea what her name was before she married. I think you are just blowing smoke and trying to :stirpot:

[Looking4number8]

Originally posted by lookingfor#2
I smell a rat I guess


and if you smell something, check your shorts, you might just find that #2 you are looking for!:eek:

[garciap77]

Originally posted by lookingfor#2
I smell a rat I guess


Originally posted by Looking4number8
and if you smell something, check your shorts, you might just find that #2 you are looking for!:eek:



:eek: :eek: :eek:

[trg]

Good luck to Bellville today in their match. Keep playing your game. We will be there to cheer you on. Go Brahmanettes!!!

[OldBison75]

Good luck to the Caldwell Hornets in the semi-finals. Show the state what District 24 can do. Then come cheer the Hornet boys as they surprise the state by beating WOS.

[BwdLion73]

Originally posted by lookingfor#2
I smell a rat I guess

She was an alternate for the 1968 olympic womens volleyball team.

also played on the 67 World Cup team, the 70 World Cup team in Bulgaria, and the 74 World Cup team in Russia.

[BwdLion73]

Sorry...source was Abilene Reporter News April 13th 2002..in case you still smell a slight odor.


:)

[lookingfor#2]

I wonder

[eagles26]

Lovejoy will win it all.
They have amazing hitters and losses only to 4A and 5A schools.
Sophomore Natalie Puckett-LOOKOUT!!! Probably the best OH in 3A.
Freshman Andie Malloy- punishing serve and blocking abilities.
They are extremely good and well balanced.
Lord Help whoever they play in the finals.

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by eagles26
Lovejoy will win it all.
They have amazing hitters and losses only to 4A and 5A schools.
Sophomore Natalie Puckett-LOOKOUT!!! Probably the best OH in 3A.
Freshman Andie Malloy- punishing serve and blocking abilities.
They are extremely good and well balanced.
Lord Help whoever they play in the finals.

:eek: :eek: HOLY CRAP! They are only soph & freshman?? My God they are killing the ball right now! :eek:

[eagles26]

Lovejoy is a new high school that opened three years ago but have only been playing varsity sports for two years so ALL of those girls will be back next year!!!

[kepdawg]

Originally posted by eagles26
Lovejoy will win it all.
They have amazing hitters and losses only to 4A and 5A schools.
Sophomore Natalie Puckett-LOOKOUT!!! Probably the best OH in 3A.
Freshman Andie Malloy- punishing serve and blocking abilities.
They are extremely good and well balanced.
Lord Help whoever they play in the finals.

LJ lost to Wimberley in Wimberley's Tournament back in mid-August.

[BTownVBall3]

Lovejoy is up 2 games to 1. . But can't say that I'm too impressed. Defense is going to be their downfall. 20-18 lovejoy in the 3rd.

[BTownVBall3]

"Lord help whoever they play in the finals"? This isn't Dallas volleyball down here. 22-21 LJ

[BTownVBall3]

Lovejoy wins 3-1. 25-23 in the 4th.

[eagles26]

Originally posted by kepdawg
LJ lost to Wimberley in Wimberley's Tournament back in mid-August.


I honestly think they have gotten better since then.

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by BTownVBall3
Lovejoy is up 2 games to 1. . But can't say that I'm too impressed. Defense is going to be their downfall. 20-18 lovejoy in the 3rd. Did you watch all 4 games? They can flat out hit the ball! Their defense is not as strong as Bellville's. Hopefully we will get a Bellville/Lovejoy final and we can find out for sure!

[kepdawg]

Originally posted by eagles26
I honestly think they have gotten better since then.

Me too! But somebody was going to point that out to you! So I figured I'd go ahead and get it out of the way.

[eagles26]

Originally posted by BTownVBall3
"Lord help whoever they play in the finals"? This isn't Dallas volleyball down here. 22-21 LJ

Ok and your point is? I was implying they can deal some punishing hits.

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by injuredinmelee
go Brownwood!!!
:cheerl: :cheerl: :cheerl:

[eagles26]

Originally posted by kepdawg
Me too! But somebody was going to point that out to you! So I figured I'd go ahead and get it out of the way.

Oh I've known haha

[BTownVBall3]

If warmups decided games. . I'd say Brownwood is the team to beat. #3 for Lovejoy is a player. She was very impressive.

[eagles26]

Delete this post.

[BTownVBall3]

Actually it would be lauren mcdaniels jr.

[eagles26]

Haha I guess it would be.
Please pardon me on that one!

[BTownVBall3]

14-17 Brownwood 1st game. Slow start for Bellville.

[LH Panther Mom]

Game 1 goes to the Lady Lions, 25-23. :clap:

[BTownVBall3]

Brownwood wins first game 25-23

[BTownVBall3]

14-18 Brownwood. Some humorous calls by head official on both sides.

[BTownVBall3]

19-19 TO Brownwood

[LH Panther Mom]

Game 2: 25-23, Bellville

[BTownVBall3]

Bellville wins 2nd. Up 7-5 in the 3rd

[BTownVBall3]

18-19 Bwood. TO Bwood

[BTownVBall3]

Bwood takes 3rd game 25-20.
25-23, 23-25, 25-20

[BTownVBall3]

10-11 Bwood in the 4th

[BTownVBall3]

13-18 Bwood

[BTownVBall3]

Bwood and head official win.

[BTownVBall3]

Brownwood definitely had the better team though. Just a shame. Bwood beats Lovejoy in my opinion fairly easy.

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by BTownVBall3
Bwood and head official win.
:doh: :doh: :doh: Seriously???????

[zebrablue2]

Originally posted by BTownVBall3
Bwood and head official win.


were you at the game???

[BTownVBall3]

I watched both 3A games today. I've never made a bias post on here nor is this one. I said that Brownwood was the better team. We will see what other people (that were actually at the game) say. .

[mwynn05]

Originally posted by BTownVBall3
Bwood and head official win. lol this is pretty biased anyone who says it isn't needs a lesson in reading comprehension

[BTownVBall3]

Say what you will, you weren't there

[BTownVBall3]

Brownwoods 2 hitters combined for 52 of their 57 kills...Setter definitely deserves a lot of that credit. Put them right at the net every single time.

[BTownVBall3]

Fun fact. . Brownwoods announcers on their radio station said that Bwood got a lot of questionable calls. Bias announcers?

[sportzman44]

Originally posted by mwynn05
lol this is pretty biased anyone who says it isn't needs a lesson in reading comprehension

I agree,sounds pretty biased to me.We where at the game and like any game,(if you have ever followed sports) there are questionable calls this game was one of the games,regardless BROWNWOOD was the better team and the outcome would have been the same on any given day,It's just a shame that some folks try and take that from a team that should by now have earned the respect of many people instead of these people trying to find an excuse for thier teams loss.enough said.


GO BROWNWOOD

[Looking4number8]

I was at the game and both teams were very good (as were both Love Joy and Caldwell) I did think Brownwood was the better team but as always, I am a homer. It amazes me how those girls get in front of the Rockets that come from the hitters! Volleyball is not a sport for wimps!!!

To me, the best player I say today was #15 for Caldwell, she never quit on any play. She was all over the place and dove to the ground more times than I could count ... and dug most of them.

Congrats Belville on a great played game. It was lots of fun and Good Luck tomorrow Lady Lions.... beat Love Joy!

[Looking4number8]

Originally posted by Daddy D 11
It will definitely be Lovejoy vs. Brownwood.


So far you are on the money.....

[3aSoftball4Mom]

Congratulations to all of the Bellville girls for making it to the final four!!!!!
Wish today would have turned out differently for you ladies, but you still had an awesome year!

:clap: :clap: :clap:

[pirate4state]

Congrats to Lovejoy & Brownwood for advancing to the CHAMPIONSHIP game. Today at 1pm :)

My pick is still Lovejoy, but it wouldn't surprise me if Brownwood wins! :)

[gobbler grad]

congrats to both teams advancing to the state finals...Brownwood was my pick and they will have their hands full today...:clap: good luck girls...

[Lion_Addict]

Soooooo proud of our girls!!! Get 'em Lady Lions.....bring it home! :cheerl: :cheerl: :cheerl:

[Snydertigersrul]

Originally posted by Lion_Addict
Soooooo proud of our girls!!! Get 'em Lady Lions.....bring it home! :cheerl: :cheerl: :cheerl:

What about that football team????

[kepdawg]

Originally posted by Snydertigersrul
What about that football team????

Go talk about them on a football thread you little punk! :rolleyes:

[95mustang]

Originally posted by kepdawg
Go talk about them on a football thread you little punk! :rolleyes: :clap: :clap: :clap:

[Reds fan]

Originally posted by BTownVBall3
I watched both 3A games today. I've never made a bias post on here nor is this one. I said that Brownwood was the better team. We will see what other people (that were actually at the game) say. .

I will agree, I was there and the Lions are the better team. Bellville is not a strong blocking team and had no answer for B'wood's outside hitters! Brownwood setter is awesome could put it anywhere from anywhere and the hitters took it from there.

Spoke with some fans from Wimberley that were there and they were also in agreement that the officiating was questionable at best. That is not from homers!

Brownwood vs Lovejoy will be interesting as Lovejoy may be able to block!

[Reds fan]

Congratulations to Bellville on a great year!!!!

[garageoffice]

Originally posted by Reds fan

Brownwood vs Lovejoy will be interesting as Lovejoy may be able to block!

A prophetic statement if ever there was one. Lovejoy is up 2-0 and leading 18-11 in the 3rd. Their block is killing Brownwood!

UPDATE: Lovejoy defeats Brownwood for the 3A State Championship, 3-0.

[Lion_Addict]

Congrats Lady Lions.......great season! :clap: :clap:

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by pirate4state
http://bbs.3adownlow.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=88607


Match ups are:

#1 Lucas Lovejoy (38-5) vs. #8 Caldwell (29-14) @ 1pm, Friday 11/21

#2 Bellville (37-7) vs. Brownwood @ 3pm, Friday 11/21

My picks:

Lucas Lovejoy over Caldwell
Brownwood over Bellville

Lucas Lovejoy over Brownwood

:)

Congrats to the Lady Leps on being STATE CHAMPS!!

AND

Great season for Brownwood! :2thumbsup

[Lion_Addict]

Didn't mean to sound rude. Yes, congratulations to the Lady Leopards....state champs :clap:

[Looking4number8]

Just got in from San Marcos and it was a wonderful tournament. First off cograts to Love Joy, it was a well deserved championship that you won!

For the Brownwood girls, I am very very proud! Nobody expected you to even be in the regionals but you were #2 in the state this year. Last week there were 16 teams left and you were finally ranked .... #16! You did what nobody in the state except you thought you could and that is play in the state championship game. I know 2nd is not good enough for you but for the fans from Brownwood.. Thank you, thank you thank you!

I and the fans of Brownwood are forever PROUD!!!

[BwdLion73]

It was fun........Thanks for the ride! I never thought I would listen to a volleyball game and get excited. It's a little rougher than putting up the net in the back yard for July the 4th. :clap:

[sportzman44]

congratulations to LOJO they did a great job but a special Thank you to the Brownwood Lady Lions who gave the fans and every one else a year to rememeber.


Congratulations Lady Lions

[Necks_Fan]

Congrats to all 4 teams, but a special congrats to Lovejoy. :clap:

[garciap77]

Congrats to Lucas Lovejoy!

and

Great season for Brownwood! Way to represent our district!:2thumbsup