Columbus, Texas, is a small town on the Colorado River just an hour and a half west of Houston, and it’s a sports-driven community. Like many rural Texas towns, Columbus loves football. But with the help of Ally Tribe, Columbus is roaring with excitement for volleyball.
“We nearly fill our stands,” Tribe said. “We have a lot of people who come and watch. Everyone’s kind of like, ‘Let’s go see what Columbus is about.’”
In the last week, the Columbus High School volleyball team won the Battle of the Brazos tournament, sweeping five opponents, including St. John’s in the title game, and it’s especially impressive considering the Cardinals were one of two Class 3A teams in the tournament. Tribe was named tournament MVP, amassing 88 kills over 16 sets. And during Tuesday’s match against Smithville, she picked up 17 more kills, earning JWS Player of the Week honors along the way.
“She will always lead our team with kills,” said Columbus coach Kayley Johns, whose team is 24-3 on the year. “She plays all the way around. We will set her in the back row. She led every game in kills, but she’s right up there with our libero in digs.”
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