From the hardwood to the gridiron and beyond, taking a look back and ahead at the San Antonio-area high school sports landscape:

By the numbers
1,000: Career digs for O’Connor junior libero Carly Chavez, who reached the milestone during the Panthers’ 25-18, 25-11 win vs. Clark in the championship match of the Bronze Bracket at the 45th annual Fraulein Volleyfest in New Braunfels on Aug. 20.

200: Career wins for Highlands volleyball coach Desiree Lara, who accomplished the feat during the Owls’ 25-19, 25-23 decision vs. Southwest Legacy at the San Antonio ISD tournament on Aug. 19. Lara is in her eighth season at Highlands and previously coached at Floresville.

Notebook
National spotlight: Brandeis senior outside hitter Emma Halstead was named to MaxPreps’ preseason All-America second team. She is the lone area player to earn a spot on the 60-player squad.

The 6-foot Halstead racked up 419 kills, 50 aces and 49 blocks in helping the Broncos defeat Keller in five sets and capture the UIL Class 6A state championship in 2021 in Garland. She has been on varsity since she was a freshman.

Area commitments
Hailey Garza, Antonian volleyball: Incarnate Word
Jacob Silva, Clark baseball: TCU

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