TEMPLE, Texas — The Temple High School Tem-Cat Volleyball team delivered a dominant performance on Friday evening at Wildcat Gym, sweeping the Harker Heights High School Lady

Knights in straight sets by scores of 25-16, 25-17, and 25-14.
With the victory, Temple improves to 5-4 in District 12-6A play and holds firm in third place as
the postseason race heats up.

Top Player Highlights

*Kendall Tate: Powering the offensive attack with a match-high 19 kills (41 attempts, .390 hitting efficiency), while dishing out 15 assists, registering 5 digs, and recording 2 blocks.

*Kylie Rayas: Anchoring the defense with phenomenal back-row coverage, recording a match-high 30 digs alongside 4 assists.

*Kylie Dixon: Putting together an impressive double-double performance, racking up 8 kills (.400 hitting efficiency), 17 digs, and a team-high 2 service aces.

*Madison Bond: Directing the offense with precision, matching Tate with 15 assists to go along with 11 digs.

* Willow Pratt: Providing key rotation depth, contributing 3 kills, 9 digs, and 8 assists.

*Aubrey Baker: Producing 4 kills and 9 digs while disrupting the net with 10 additional blocks touched and kept in play.

*Gabi Barbosa: Hyper-efficient at the net with 4 kills on just 6 attempts (.500 hitting
efficiency) and 1 dig.
*Cykhiah White: Leading the net defense with a team-best 3 blocks to go with 1 kill.

Individual Player Statistical Breakdown

All individual statistics recorded during Friday's match.

Kendall Tate: 19 kills, 15 assists, 5 digs, 2 blocks
Kylie Dixon: 8 kills, 17 digs, 2 aces
Aubrey Baker: 4 kills, 9 digs
Gabi Barbosa: 4 kills, 1 dig
Emory Corley: 3 kills, 7 digs
Willow Pratt: 3 kills, 9 digs, 8 assists
Cykhiah White: 1 kill, 3 blocks
Madison Bond: 15 assists, 11 digs
Kylie Rayas: 30 digs, 4 assists
Sydney Mayo: 7 digs, 1 ace
Kameryn Tate: 1 ace

Team Statistics Overview

Kills: 42 kills on 118 total attempts (.229 hitting efficiency, 33.89% kill rate)
Assists: 42 assists
Digs: 96 total digs
Service Aces: 4 aces across 73 total serve attempts
Blocks: 5 total blocks (plus 22 additional touches kept in play)
Serve Receive: 2.25 rating across 45 attempts

Looking Ahead: Home Finale & Playoff Push

With only three games remaining in the regular season, Temple is focused on securing a berth
in the Class 6A UIL Playoffs. Here is the upcoming schedule for the Tem-Cats:

Tuesday, October 13 (6:00 p.m.): Vs. Killeen Chaparral (6-2) at Wildcat Gym — Final
home game of the season.

Friday, October 16: At Lake Belton High School.
Tuesday, October 20: At Copperas Cove