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Nimitz has Surprise Season in Volleyball

ON THE HARDWOOD, THE NIMITZ COUGARS WERE THE SURPRISE TEAM OF DISTRICT 14-6A, ENDING THE SEASON IN THE SECOND-PLACE SPOT WITH AN 11-3 DISTRICT RECORD. As a result of her team’s success, Nimitz coach Shannon Harrison was named the co-Coach of the Year and senior Mia Briggs earned the Outstanding Setter award. Holly Richardson was named Outstanding Hitter of the Year. Davis finished third in the district going 10-4 led by Ariel Andrade and Asia Davis. Both were first-team, all district selections at the conclusion of the season. MacArthur earned the final playoff spot behind the outside hitting of Jessika Martinez. Eisenhower and Aldine tied for sixth in the district. The Mustangs’ Elda Zuniga enjoyed a stellar season, earning Defensive Player of the Year honors.

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Elda Zuniga, Aldine FIRST-TEAM ALL-DISTRICT Ariel Andrade, Davis Asia Davis, Davis Karisma Garcia, Eisenhower Jessika Martinez , MacArthur Gabriella Ruiz , MacArthur T ’Asia Green, Nimitz Malaijah Williams, Nimitz Gisselle Cabieles, Nimitz

SECOND-TEAM ALL-DISTRICT Veronica Cantu, Aldine Tatiana Rodriguez , Aldine Alayna Vincent , Davis Erin Ferguson, Eisenhower Choyce Washington, Eisenhower Estefana Negrete, MacArthur

Postseason Honors CO-COACH OF THE YEAR Shannon Harrison, Nimitz OUTSTANDING HITTER OF THE YEAR Holly Richardson, Nimitz OUTSTANDING SETTER OF THE YEAR Mia Briggs, Nimitz

Jaden Harrison, Nimitz Arriana Flowers, Nimitz

THE MACARTHUR GENERALS PACED ALDINE ISD AS BOTH THE BOYS AND GIRLS TEAMS WON THE 14-6A CROSS COUNTRY MEET. The Generals were led by Jamie Martinez , who took first place in the meet , followed by silver finisher — Eduardo Espinoza. Furthermore, Johnny Chavez finished third and Josh Calderon finished fourth to dominate the boys race. On the girls side, Maria Gonzalez finished second while Joselin Gonzalez concluded the race in fifth. Samantha Perez and Ciara Ramirez both had Top 10 finishes as well. The Nimitz boys placed second overall in the meet , followed by Eisenhower, who finished third. The Cougars were led by Jonathan Doyle (6th place) and Cruz Alvarez finished 9th. Issac Espericueta earned a fifth-place finish for Eisenhower. The Aldine Mustang girls took bronze as a team and was led by fourth-place finisher Elda Zuniga Villa. Nimitz harrier, Alysia Doyle, was the girls district individual champion. Big Mac Continues Dominance Cross Country: The Generals Lead the Pack

MACARTHUR CONTINUED ITS DOMINANCE IN TEAM TENNIS IN 2022. The Generals tennis program won its seventh consecutive district title this fall. This super-power has racked up a 49-0 record in district play since 2016. Battling the Generals for supremacy were the Davis Falcons, who finished second, followed by the Eisenhower Eagles in third. The Nimitz Cougars took the fourth-place spot .

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