Regular season opens up for CP, LHS

By Robert Thomas/Sports Editor

The regular season is just days away for both Leander and Cedar Park, with each school getting ready for opening matches before heading off to the prestigious Duncanville Tournament of Champions on Friday.

Cedar Park
The opening two weeks of practice have gone well according to Lady Timberwolves' coach Rebekah Hajduk-Almanza, and she was very pleased with the team's performances in Friday's tri-scrimmage with Class 3A power Manor and private school St. Michael's and the Saturday team scrimmage at Pflugerville Connally High School.

"We got plenty of time in on the court and I felt like we did well at times on both days," Hajduk-Almanza said. "Saturday was the better of the two days for us, but we also know there is still a lot to work on before we start the season on Tuesday."

The offensive and defensive sets seem to be running about equal, according to Hajduk-Almanza, as the Lady Timberwolves spent most of the weekend working on technical parts of their game.

"Things are starting to come along, especially with our passing and digging," she said. "Although we are having to scramble a bit without Aubrey (Winert) in the lineup."

Winert, a junior middle blocker who looked to have an impact at the net, will miss the next two to three weeks with a stress leg fracture.

The injury has moved a few players around to make up the difference, letting players like sophomore outside hitter Zanny Castillo have a chance to shine.

"I have been so impressed with the play of Zanny Castillo up front, and she's adjusted well since moving over from the outside," Hajduk-Almanza said.

Cedar Park opened up the regular season with a home match at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday against Anderson High School.