The Wylie volleyball team celebrates a point won during last Friday’s match at Sachse. The Lady Pirates defeated the Lady Mustangs in four sets. Wylie, ranked No. 21 in the latest TGCA Class 6A state rankings, is on a 15-match win streak. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media

By David Wolman

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Wylie’s record start under head coach Sherry Olivares is gaining attention.

The Lady Pirates (24-6 overall, 7-0 District 9-6A) are on a 15-match win streak and have started 7-0 in district play for the first time under Olivares, who has been Wylie’s head coach since 2015. Wylie already has wins over 11-time district champion Sachse and cross-town rival Wylie East.

Wylie’s recent play has earned them a No. 21 ranking in the latest Class 6A state poll by the Texas Girls Coaches Association, released Monday, Sept. 23.

Here is a list of the TGCA’s top 25 teams in Class 6A.

Class 6A
1.   Dripping Springs 34-2
2.   Byron Nelson 24-1
3.   Grand Oaks 26-6
4.   Katy Cinco Ranch 22-5
5.   El Paso Eastlake 28-3
6.   Pearland 28-4
7.   San Antonio O’Connor 27-6
8.   Lamar Fulshear 22-5
9.   Houston Stratford 26-2
10. Austin High 32-4
11. Cy Ranch 27-5
12. Buda Johnson 28-6
13. San Antonio Harlan 25-5
14. Austin Westlake 21-14
15. Keller 19-3
16. San Angelo Central 20-2
17. Lewisville Hebron 22-6
18. Royse City 30-5
19. El Paso Franklin 27-6
20. Austin Vandegrift 20-13
21. Wylie 24-6
22. The Woodlands 24-7
23. Lake Ridge 28-8
24. Cy Woods 24-8
25. Laredo Alexander 20-7
 

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