Here’s a look at the Amarillo College volleyball team heading into the 2025 season. Take a listen to head coach Scott Sandel and select in the link above. The Badgers are in the fourth year as a volleyball program and the third under former Tascosa head coach Sandel. Sandel is optimistic about the returning players and the recruits he brought in for 2025.
2024 resume
Head coach: Scott Sandel, third season at Amarillo College, 22-35.
2024 Record: 11-19 overall, 4-10 in the Western Junior College Athletic Conference
Returning players: 5
Season opener: at Southwestern Christian College, 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13.
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Players to watch
Jayli Franklin, 5-10, outside hitter, Soph.
The West Plains graduate made the transition well to the college game as a freshman last season with 211 kills to go with 133 digs.
Jaelynn Jackson, 5-8, middle blocker, Soph.
Jackson is expected to have an even bigger role this year after posting a freshman season at the net that saw 99 kills and 45 blocks.
Madeline Lenz, 5-7, setter, Soph.
Lenz did a superb job at the setter position as a freshman for Amarillo College and it showed by handing out 323 assists.
London Baker, 5-9, setter, Fr.
Baker is one of the incoming freshmen to keep an eye on for Amarillo College. Baker was a standout at Hereford where she is coming off a senior year earning District 4-4A Co-Offensive MVP honors with 427 assists and 415 kills.