How New Braunfels, Davenport and Poth match up in their volleyball state semifinals

The UIL volleyball state semifinals are scheduled for Saturday, featuring three local teams: New Braunfels, Davenport, and Poth. The winners will advance to the state finals next week in Garland.

In the Class 5A Division II, New Braunfels (32-18) will face Montgomery Lake Creek (42-10) at 1 p.m. at the Merrell Center in Katy. The Unicorns return to the semifinals for their second consecutive season, with key players Hayden Jeffers, Shaylie Schaefer, and Riley Lundegreen. Lake Creek, ranked No. 4 in Class 5A, is led by sophomore setter Sutton Breck Tessier, who has recorded 1,302 assists.

Davenport (35-11) and Salado (43-6) will clash at 4 p.m. at the Littleton Gym in San Antonio. Davenport, returning to the semifinals for the third time in four years, is led by senior libero Dakota Hart, who is the lone player remaining from their 2023 state championship team. Salado, the top-ranked team in the state, has not lost a set in four playoff matches and seeks their first state championship.

In the Class 3A Division II, Poth (32-17) will play Clifton (42-4) at 1 p.m. at Midway High School in Waco. Unranked Poth, returning to the semifinals for the first time since 2014, boasts a storied volleyball history with nine state championships. Clifton, led by senior outside hitter Brystel Wise and senior setter Madison Otter, is the No. 3 team in Class 3A.