08/31/2026
BMS Game Report vs. Llano (Round 1)!
8th Grade A Team
The Lady Bulldogs showed tremendous fight against their home opener against Llano, battling through adversity and nearly completing an incredible comeback in the first set. After falling behind early, the Bulldogs found their rhythm and put together an incredible 12-point run to climb back into the set. Kenzie Campbell helped spark the comeback with big plays and finished the match with 1 ace and 5 digs. Bandera continued to battle point for point, but Llano held on to win the opening set 25-23. The Bulldogs continued to compete hard in the second set, but Llano was able to pull away and take the set 25-15.
Several Bulldogs made important contributions throughout the match:
Trenlie Kocurek: 2 digs
Every Vander Zee: 2 kills
Liv O’Donnal: Played strong at the net and provided a physical presence!
Lila Hicks: 1 ace, 1 kill, 1 dig
Marlene Tetzlaff: 1 ace, 2 kills, 4 assists
Macy Kennan: 1 assist
Karlee Jaschke: 1 ace, 1 dig
Harper Word: 2 kills, 1 assist
Avery Ashcraft and Ireland Young: Played big for the Bulldogs as the middle hitters, making their presence felt at the net
Abigail Wright: 1 ace, 1 assist and several strong hitting attempts that put pressure on Llano's defense!
Although the Bulldogs came up short, the team showed resilience, teamwork and determination, especially during the remarkable 12-point run in the first set. The fight and energy displayed by Bandera are encouraging signs as the Bulldogs continue to grow and compete this season.
8th Grade B Team
Bandera showed determination and several promising stretches in a tough two-set matchup against Llano, falling 25–13 and 25–14. The Bulldogs improved as the match progressed and were especially competitive in the second set, using strong serving and timely side-outs to battle their way to an 11–10 lead. A few extended Llano serving runs ultimately created the separation, but Bandera demonstrated that when its serve receive, serving pressure, and transition offense came together, it could compete point-for-point. The match provided plenty to build on as the Bulldogs will continue working to stop opponent runs quickly, turn side-outs into scoring opportunities, and maintain the aggressive play as they prepare to travel to Ingram.
7th Grade A Team
The BMS 7th grade A Team drops to Llano in two sets, 25-18 and 25-10. Even though it was a tough loss to Llano, but we saw a lot of positives from our Bulldogs! We showed great effort, battled through tough moments, and saw some things that we know we can build on. There is still plenty of room for improvement, and we’ve got some things to work on moving forward. Every game is an opportunity to learn, grow, and get better together. Mia Cesta had two digs and one ace. Grace Garcia also had three digs. Karlee Kissee and Paisley Popham both recorded two aces each. The Bulldogs will face the Ingram Warriors on their home court this Thursday!
7th Grade B Team
The 7th Grade B Team Volleyball Bulldogs worked hard through all three sets and came away with an exciting WIN! The girls continued to grow throughout the game, communicating better and better with each point and showing incredible teamwork and determination. Their hard work and positive attitudes truly paid off!
Way to go, Bulldogs! Keep working, keep communicating, and keep getting better
Next Up: Ingram!
Come out and support the Bandera Bulldogs as we hit the road and travel to Ingram for our next matchup!
The ladies are ready to bring the energy, compete hard, and keep building on the fight they showed against Llano.
Let’s pack the stands and cheer on our Bulldogs!
Go Bulldogs!
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