The Belton Middle School volleyball program earned a clean sweep over South Belton Middle School at Belton High School, as all four BMS teams came away with victories in the rivalry matchup. The Lady Tigers brought energy, focus, and a strong team-first mentality to the court, making it a memorable night for the entire BMS volleyball program. 8A: The Belton Middle School 8A volleyball team brought energy and focus to a highly anticipated rivalry matchup against South Belton Middle School, earning a convincing two-set victory, 25-4 and 25-11. BMS came out strong from the opening serve, executing with confidence and consistency throughout the match. Aubrey Crayton led the way from the service line, recording 16 serves and an impressive 14 aces. Her spot serving was on point all night, as she consistently placed each serve exactly where it needed to go and kept South Belton out of system. Crayton also contributed 4 kills and 1 assist, making an impact in multiple areas of the game. Ashlyn Briggs was also a force behind the service line, finishing with 13 serves and 7 aces. Her aggressive serving helped BMS maintain momentum and put continued pressure on the South Belton defense. The Lady Tigers' ability to serve with purpose, stay aggressive, and execute their game plan allowed them to control the match from start to finish. In a rivalry game, the team showed great composure and focus while continuing to play for one another. The 8A team is proud of the way they competed and represented Belton Middle School in this rivalry matchup. Their strong serving and team-first mentality continue to be important pieces of their success this season. 8B: What a GREAT night for 8B BMS volleyball team! The girls came out focused, confident, and ready to compete at BHS, and they put together an incredible performance from the very first serve to the final point! Our girls took control of the match and finished with a HUGE 2–0 victory! The first set was all BMS as the girls dominated with a 25–6 victory! They kept the pressure on in Set 2 and closed out the match with an impressive 25–5 win! GAME HIGHLIGHTS: Rayne Meyer had a fantastic night at the service line, going 9-for-9 with 4 aces! She helped keep the pressure on and got our team off to a strong start! Allison McCoy was on FIRE with 9 serves, including 6 ACES, along with a great tip! Her serving helped BMS build and maintain momentum throughout the match! Addison Webb delivered an outstanding serving performance, going 10-for-10 with 8 ACES! What a night at the service line! Emily Munoz contributed 13 serves, including 4 aces and a kill! She continued to make plays and help push the team forward! Lillian Idoux added an ACE of her own with her serve! And of course, EVERYONE contributed to this BIG WIN! Whether it was serving, passing, communicating, making plays, encouraging teammates, or staying focused and ready, every player played an important role in this victory. While there were some AMAZING individual performances, this win was truly a TEAM EFFORT! The girls played for one another, supported each other, and stayed locked in from beginning to end. That's what makes this team special! Congratulations, ladies, on an incredible 2–0 WIN over SBMS at BHS! Keep working. Keep believing. Keep encouraging each other. And most importantly… KEEP PLAYING FOR EACH OTHER! WAY TO GO, BMS LADIES! 7A: The 7A volleyball team delivered one of its most complete performances of the season, sweeping rival South Belton Middle School in two straight sets. Driven by sharp floor coverage and relentless service pressure, the team controlled the tempo from the opening whistle. Vera Davies anchored the team behind the baseline, putting together a dominant night with 23 successful serves. Her consistency repeatedly kept South Belton out of system and gave 7A full control of key rallies. At the net, Selby Collins provided a major offensive spark, picking apart South Belton’s defense with precise ball placement—highlighted by a perfectly timed kill that kept the opposition guessing. Defensively, Aliyah Batchelor, Calahan Torres, and Ember Briggs set the tone in the front row. The trio executed crisp transitions all night, consistently getting into position to lock down the net and block South Belton's attacks. Overall, 7A put together its best outing of the year in court coverage and transition play. With the rivalry win in hand, the team heads back to practice this week to prepare for their upcoming match against Lamar Middle School next week. 7B: BELTON, TX — In an exciting local rivalry match, the Belton Tigers middle school volleyball team delivered a stellar performance to secure a well-earned victory over South Belton Middle School, blending clutch front-row offense with dominant serving. The opening set proved to be a nail-biter from start to finish, with both squads trading points in a tense back-and-forth battle. The Tigers pulled ahead when it mattered most, displaying exceptional court vision at the net. The front-row attackers tracked the ball effortlessly, consistently finding open spots on South Belton’s court with precise tips and hard-driven hits into the gaps. Standout front-row play from Areanna Leza and Layla Berry anchored the Tigers' attack, powering the team to a hard-fought 25–23 victory in Set 1. Carrying that momentum into the second set, the Tigers completely took control of the match through aggressive, relentless serving. Kamrie Talkington sparked an unstoppable run at the service line, rattling off 10 consecutive serves—7 of which were unreturnable aces—to break the game wide open. Behind the strong serving, the Tigers' defense remained locked in and ready for any quick returns. The backline executed flawlessly, digging up attacks and setting up the offense with precision. The combined dominance up front and from the service line capped off a complete, high-energy performance for Belton, sealing a memorable victory over their cross-town rivals. The Tigers’ next match is October 15th at Lamar Middle School!