Just about three weeks into the 2022 season and the Van Vleck Lady Leopards have already played 22 matches including Tuesday’s three set loss to Lamar Consolidated 8-25, 19-25, 17-25.
But in her first season at the helm, Lady Leopard head coach Evaree Ray is just looking for improvement on the court.
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