Ladycats win Arlington Classic

After suffering a heartbreaking loss at home to Midlothian in five sets, the Aledo Ladycats volleyball team showed up in a big way in the Arlington Classic. The Ladycats won each match they competed in, dropping a total of three games across four matches to capture the championship.

Aledo junior outside hitter Alyssa Todd had 85 kills to take home tournament MVP honors while senior middle Haley Lowe, who registered 36 kills and 19 blocks, was selected to the all-tournament team.

The Ladycats (15-7) opened up the tournament action with a five-game affair against the Richardson J.J. Peace Lady Mustangs. Aledo lost two of the first three games, but rallied to win the last two to establish rhythm moving forward while also exorcising demons from their latest five-game defeat to Midlothian. Against Pearce, Aledo won by a final score of 25-22, 25-27, 19-25, 25-10 and 15-12.

Aledo’s Haley Lowe was selected for the all-tournament after the Ladycats won the Arlington Classic.

Alyssa Todd was named tournament MVP as she led the Aledo Ladycats to the championship of the Arlington Classic volleyball tournament.

Alyssa Todd and Haley Lowe celebrate following the bi-district match in October 2023. The pair took top honors during the Arlington Classic where the Ladycats swept the competition to be crowned tournament champions. Todd was named tournament MVP while Lowe earned a spot on the All Tournament Team.

Ladycat volleyball head coach, Claire Gay gives instructions to her players during the latter stages of the home match against Midlothian on Tuesday, Aug. 27.

Outside hitter, Alyssa Todd soars through the air for a spike during the second set of the Ladycat varsity volleyball match against Midlothian on Tuesday, Aug. 27. Todd racked up 17 kills and 19 digs as Aledo fell to the visiting squad, three sets to two.

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Across their four matches, Todd compiled 71 digs, seven blocks and four service aces to go with her team-leading 85 kills. Meanwhile, senior middle Kinley Elms tallied 49 kills and 12 blocks while Ella Meador registered 61 digs and four aces. Senior defender Kenrie Pruitt added 57 digs and a team-high six aces while setters Ava Reding and Sophie Frank each tallied 81 assists while combining for 85 digs. Senior middle Ella Isbell chipped in with 13 blocks while Ali LoBaugh had eight stuffs.