Walnut Grove earned District 6-6A’s top seed in the Class 6A Division II volleyball playoffs with a five-set win at Prosper on Tuesday, Oct. 20.
The Wildcats won 3-2 to complete a season sweep of their rival, following a 3-1 home victory on Sept. 25, according to the MaxPreps schedule.
Walnut Grove finished third in the overall district standings at 7-5 but claimed the higher of the district’s two Division II seeds. Prosper finished fourth at 6-6 and takes the second Division II spot. Allen and McKinney Boyd earned the district’s Division I berths, according to GM Sports Media’s playoff breakdown.
The postseason berth comes in Walnut Grove’s first season competing in Class 6A after moving up from 5A.
Head coach Justin Waters’ team closed the regular season with a 3-0 home loss to Allen on Friday, Oct. 23, finishing 21-15 overall. The Wildcats lost both district meetings with Allen and McKinney Boyd, which finished second at 10-2, according to MaxPreps.
Walnut Grove’s roster includes outside hitter Brynn Stephens, an SMU commit in the Class of 2027. Stephens helped the U.S. women’s under-19 national team win gold at the 2026 NORCECA Continental Championship, according to USA Volleyball. Her Texas Advantage Volleyball profile confirms her college commitment.
UIL’s bi-district playoff round runs Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 29–31, according to the state volleyball calendar. Walnut Grove’s first-round opponent, venue and match time were not confirmed as of Monday, Oct. 26.
