Waco, TX - Prestonwood Christian Academy volleyball has reached the top.

After a season filled with momentum, consistency and big performances, the Lady Lions finished their championship run as TAPPS 6A State Champions, sweeping both of their final postseason matches to bring the state title home.

PCA opened its championship run on Nov. 6 with a semifinal matchup against Nolan Catholic. The Lady Lions came out strong and never let up, earning 25-18, 25-15, 25-16 sweeping to punch their ticket to the state championship match.

PCA’s offense was led by Taylor Johnson, who delivered 15 kills, averaging five kills per set. Nyla Livings added 12 kills while hitting an outstanding .706, while Naomi Livings contributed five kills. Grace White added four, while Hayden Thomas and Nia Livings each finished with two.

As a team, PCA recorded 42 kills on 78 attacks and hit .372 against Nolan Catholic. The Lady Lions also added five aces, with Johnson and Nyla Livings each recording two.

PCA’s defense came up with 33 digs, led by Anya Baklenko with eight. Naomi Livings added seven, while Evenn Beville contributed four and Johnson and Nyla Livings each recorded three.

The Lady Lions also received a strong performance from their setters. Elizabeth Kowalchyk finished with 19 assists, while Beville added 17 as PCA generated 42 kills throughout the semifinal.

The victory sent PCA into the TAPPS 6A State Championship match, where the Lady Lions faced Antonian Prep with a state championship on the line.

PCA once again came out ready, taking the opening set 25-18. Antonian Prep battled in the second, but the Lady Lions answered with a 25-21 victory before putting the finishing touches on their championship run with a commanding 25-10 third-set win.

Johnson was electric in the championship match, finishing with a match-high 18 kills while hitting .517. Naomi Livings contributed 10 kills, while Nyla Livings added eight and Nia Livings finished with five. Kowalchyk added a kill as PCA totaled 45 kills and hit .402 as a team.

The service line became another major weapon for the Lady Lions, who recorded 15 aces throughout the match. Johnson’s nine aces led the way, while Kowalchyk added four and Baklenko contributed two.

PCA’s defense contributed to rise to the occasion, recording 38 digs. Baklenko and Naomi Livings each finished with 10 digs, while Johnson added five. The Lady Lions also handled 46 serve receptions with just three reception errors.

Kowalchyk delivered a tremendous performance setting the offense, recording 33 assists as PCA generated 45 kills. Baklenko added four assists, helping keep the Lady Lions’ offense moving throughout the championship match.

After taking the first two sets, PCA saved its biggest statement for the finish. The Lady Lions raced to a 25-10 victory in the third set, closing out the sweep and securing the TAPPS 6A State Championship.

The state title caps an incredible season for PCA volleyball. After finishing district play undefeated and claiming the top spot in district competition, the Lady Lions carried that momentum into their postseason and delivered when the stakes were highest.

The Lady Lions are officially 2026 TAPPS 6A Champions.

Go Lions!