Veribest Volleyball Season Ends With Loss to No. 1 Harrold in State Semis

MIDLOTHIAN, TX — The Veribest volleyball team gave No. 1-ranked Harrold a battle on Saturday in the Class 1A state semifinals but fell 25-17, 25-23, 26-24.

The Lady Falcons matched their farthest playoff run in program history, joining the 2021 team.

Veribest’s season ended with a record of 36-9.

Harrold improved to 39-5 and will play for its second state title at 2 p.m. Thursday against defending champion Blum or Round-Top Carmine.

This will be Harrold’s third appearance in the state final in the last four years. The Lady Hornets won the title in 2024.

Veribest had won 17 matches in a row heading into Saturday, which included a four-set win over Aspermont on Friday to win the regional title by a score of 25-23, 22-25, 25-18, 25-18.

Veribest earned a handful of wins over state-ranked teams, including Sonora, Water Valley, Sterling City, Bronte and Christoval. The win over Christoval was especially impressive considering the Lady Cougars are playing in the 2A state semifinals.

Veribest will lose four seniors — Aidyn Palmer, Chloe Becker, Addilyn Feemster and Kenzie Gilly. 

They’ll bring back a strong core in juniors Kimberlyn Whiteker, Rylee Garza, Liesl Sellman, Kayden Broadway and Dyanna Ramirez, and sophomores Tristyn Rojo, Marli Daniels, Kaci York and Peyton Daniels.