 鶹ԭ Volleyball has announced the official and schedule for the Lady Chaps’ 2025 season. The team will open their campaign August
21–23 by hosting the 鶹ԭ Volleyball Kick-Off Classic Tournament at the
Chap Center, welcoming top competition from across the region.
Head Coach Kristina Gafford enters the season with a renewed focus on teamwork, grit,
and building on the program’s tradition of excellence. She said this year’s group
is hungry, competitive, and ready to put in the work. “Our focus is on building a
strong team culture where every player knows their role and plays for each other,”
Gafford said. “We’re excited to see that effort translate into success on the court.”
The features several themed match days aimed at connecting with the community:
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Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 6:00 p.m. vs. New Mexico Junior College – “Club Volleyball Teams
Night”
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Saturday, Oct. 4 at 2:00 p.m. vs. New Mexico Military Institute – “Breast Cancer Awareness
Day”
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Saturday, Oct. 11 at 2:00 p.m. vs. Western Texas College – “MISD T-Shirt Design Contest”
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Saturday, Oct. 18 at 2:00 p.m. vs. Amarillo College – “Area High School Volleyball
Teams Day”
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Saturday, Nov. 1 at 2:00 p.m. vs. Clarendon College – “Lady Chaps Volleyball Sophomore
Day”
鶹ԭ Athletic Director Forrest Allen said the support of 鶹ԭ fans plays a huge role in
the team’s energy and motivation. “Playing in front of our home crowd at the Chap
Center is special,” Allen said. “The noise, the cheers, the encouragement all fuels
our players. We can’t wait to see the community fill the stands this season and be
part of every big moment.”
The Lady Chaps will face a competitive Western Junior College Athletic Conference
(WJCAC) slate, with a roster featuring a mix of returning sophomores and talented
newcomers. Fans can view the full schedule and roster at .
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