Strong defense helps Kerrville Tivy outlast Davenport in thrilling five-set win
Kerrville Tivy put on a stellar display of defense to rally from a deficit against Davenport and help the Antlers stay tied for first in a tough District 27-4A.
In a thrilling five-set victory, Kerrville Tivy outlasted Class 4A ranked Davenport 25-20, 23-25, 21-25, 25-15, 15-10 at Davenport High School in San Antonio, Texas on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. This marked the Antlers' second consecutive five-set win against Davenport this season, including a two-set tournament victory on September 25. Kerrville Tivy now holds a 3-0 record against Davenport.
Senior setter Rylie Coates delivered a career-best performance with 52 assists, 12 digs, six kills, two aces, and two blocks. Leading scorers for the Antlers included senior Karlynn Way with 15 kills, senior Danica Blaker with 12 kills, and senior Jilian Stebbins with 12 kills. Freshman Lily Gonzalez added 10 kills.
Davenport's Brooke Bailey led the team with 19 digs, followed by Rylan Adams (14), Lauren Holland (13), and Blaker (11). Kerrville Tivy's defense played a crucial role in their success, with Way emphasizing the importance of back row play in running their offense.
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