It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve in West Lake Hills, TX gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in West Lake Hills, TX is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve in West Lake Hills, TX with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Steiner Ranch Steakhouse or visit McKinney Falls State Park, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in West Lake Hills, TX, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in West Lake Hills, TX understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in West Lake Hills, TX 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
Following a grueling regular season that started in late August and lasted 11 weeks, teams that qualified for the postseason begin, this week, what they hope are long journeys that see them playing at AT&T Stadium in mid-December for state championships.But what Central Texas teams have the best chance for extended runs, or even just get to the regional semifinals?American-Statesman high school sports reporters Rick Cantu and Colby Gordon answer the pressing playoff questions surrounding Austin-area teams and give insight i...
Following a grueling regular season that started in late August and lasted 11 weeks, teams that qualified for the postseason begin, this week, what they hope are long journeys that see them playing at AT&T Stadium in mid-December for state championships.
But what Central Texas teams have the best chance for extended runs, or even just get to the regional semifinals?
American-Statesman high school sports reporters Rick Cantu and Colby Gordon answer the pressing playoff questions surrounding Austin-area teams and give insight into who'll still be practicing on Thanksgiving.
Thursday
Class 6A: DII — Vista Ridge at Dripping Springs
Class 5A: DII — S.A. Lanier at Liberty Hill
Class 4A: DI — Eastside at S.A. Davenport, Lampasas at Lake View
Class 2A: DI — Thorndale vs. Moody (Temple)
Friday
Class 6A: DI — Bowie at Hutto, Round Rock vs. Lake Travis (Kelly Reeves); DII — Westlake at Vandegrift
Class 5A: DI — Burleson Centennial at Georgetown, Weiss at La Porte, East View at Midlothian, Tyler John Tyler at Cedar Park (Gupton); DII — Pflugerville at S.A. Sam Houston (Alamo), Connally at S.A. Jefferson (SAISD)
Class 4A: DI — Fredericksburg at LBJ (Nelson), Somerset at Manor New Tech (House Park), Taylor vs. Canyon Lake (Lockhart); DII — Wimberley vs. Carrizo Springs (Von Ormy)
Saturday
Class 5A: DI — Friendswood at Anderson (House Park)
Cantu: I watched Liberty Hill dismantle Bastrop last week and was impressed. The Slot-T worked for more than 400 yards and the defense led by lineman Alister Vallejo was dominant. Next, I'll take Cedar Park. The offense is averaging 52 points during its four-game winning streak. The defense needs to pick it up.
Gordon: Hutto and Weiss. The Hippos have an offense that can hang with anyone in the region and one of Central Texas’ best players in wideout and defensive back Jaiden Fields. If their defense can provide a turnover and a few stops, they’ll win most games. And considering the Wolves a “surprise” might be a stretch, but they’re arguably the best No. 4 seed in the state. If they beat La Porte in the first round, look for them to be playing past Thanksgiving.
Cantu: For me it's Vista Ridge-Dripping Springs. Vista Ridge's three losses have been by a total of 15 points. As for Dripping Springs, this is one of the best Tigers teams in school history.
Gordon: Pflugerville vs. San Antonio Sam Houston. The Panthers are a dangerous No. 4 seed, so this isn't a typical matchup of a district champion versus a team that snuck into the playoffs. Pflugerville was in this position a year ago and defeated a district champion as part of an 8-4 season. Expect Pflugerville to pull the upset again and be playing next week.
Cantu: With Lake Travis, Dripping Springs and Westlake, I have to go with 6A. I see all three of them going at least four rounds. Westlake might be a sneaky pick in Division II.
Gordon: Class 4A. LBJ is going to be a tough out in Division I and Wimberley seems to have a very good chance to win another regional title in Division II. Both of these teams are used to playing deep into the postseason.
Cantu: I'll say Anderson. The Trojans have never been a state power, but this is their best team in years. A lot will depend the Caleb Crenshaw, the best running back in the area this year.
Gordon: Vandegrift. The Vipers would have to beat Westlake and probably San Antonio Brandeis, San Marcos and Dripping Springs to reach the semifinals. That’s an absolutely brutal slate.
Cantu: Georgetown won't go anywhere unless Jett Walker is at his best. He averaged 196 yards a game in 2024. He missed a few games early this year with an injury, but he should be at his best when Friday rolls around.
Gordon: Dripping Springs quarterback Chase Ames. Arguably the breakout player of the year in Central Texas — he’s thrown for 2,429 yards and 33 touchdowns — he’ll need to continue his impressive season if the Tigers want to play into December.
Cantu: Liberty Hill has won state twice and it won't surprise me if the Panthers go again. It's hard to stop a team that averages 480 yards on the ground. David Seaborn has a chance for coach of the year honors in his first season at Liberty Hill.
Gordon: Lake Travis. The Cavs are loaded and should roll into the state semifinals unchallenged in Class 6A Division I. All that stands between them and being in AT&T Stadium is whoever wins Region III.
The final weekend of the regular season provided some great games — and a few surprises. Dripping Springs rallied in the fourth quarter to hand Westlake its third loss of the season. In what was expected to be a tight game, Liberty Hill torched previously unbeaten Bastrop at Panther Stadium. And Weiss prevented Anderson a chance to have its first unbeaten season with a 28-7 win over the Trojans.To use an old cliché, that's under the bridge now. The state playoffs start this week.The American-Statesman honors the pl...
The final weekend of the regular season provided some great games — and a few surprises. Dripping Springs rallied in the fourth quarter to hand Westlake its third loss of the season. In what was expected to be a tight game, Liberty Hill torched previously unbeaten Bastrop at Panther Stadium. And Weiss prevented Anderson a chance to have its first unbeaten season with a 28-7 win over the Trojans.
To use an old cliché, that's under the bridge now. The state playoffs start this week.
The American-Statesman honors the players who made a difference last week:
Dripping Springs' junior quarterback had his best game of the season, completing 25 of 33 passes for 405 yards and five touchdowns in a 45-35 win over Westlake at Chaparral Stadium. It was the first time Dripping Springs has beaten Westlake. Ames led an offense that earned 530 yards while scoring the final 17 points of the game.
Keilan Chavies, Hutto RB: In a 52-49 win over McNeil, Chavies rushed for 301 yards and 6 TDs
Noah Devonish, Cedar Ridge RB: Broke loose for 323 yards and 5 TDs on only 11 carries in a win over Manor
Jonah Garcia, Connally RB: Rushed for 300 yards and 6 TDs on 30 carries as the Cougars blasted Pflugerville 65-26
Trae Hill, Cedar Park RB: Had 31 carries for 225 yards and 4 TDs as the T-Wolves beat Georgetown 60-52
Lark Sidle, Lake Travis WR: Set a school single-game record with 238 receiving yards and scored 3 TDs in a win over Austin High
Alister Vallejo, Liberty Hill DL: Registered 5 solo tackles — all behind the line — along with 3 sacks, 3 hurries and a forced fumble in a win over Bastrop
Dylan Belinga, Liberty Hill RB: Rushed for 204 yards and a pair of TDs in the win over Bastrop
Merrik Bloomgren, Dripping Springs WR: Caught 8 passes for 164 yards and 2 TDs in the win over Westlake
Jack Devine, Regents QB: Passed for 199 yards and 5 TDs in a 48-7 over Hyde Park to stay unbeaten
Jayelen House, LBJ QB: Passed for 233 yards and 5 TDs in a win over Eastside Memorial
Kale Meadors, Thorndale LB: Bulldog junior had 19 tackles, 10 solos, in a 49-13 win over Holland.
Jaxon Schad, Weiss QB: Passed for 234 yards and 4 touchdowns in a 28-7 win over Anderson.
Brady Srncik, Vandegrift DB: Contributed 5 tackles and 2 blocked kicks, including a blocked FG attempt that resulted in a game-winning return in overtime against Round Rock.
Jett Walker, Georgetown RB: In a loss to Cedar Park, Minnesota-bound senior rushed for 181 yards and scored 3 touchdowns.
Eight Central Texas high school volleyball teams advanced to the regional volleyball finals with six of those teams in a “déjà vu all over again” rematch with district rivals for a state tournament semifinal berth on the line:• District 26-6A champion Austin High faces district rival (and 2022 state champion) Dripping Springs.• District 25-5A rivals Cedar Park and Liberty Hill will meet for the third time this season. It's a rematch of the 2024 regional finals. This is the Panthers' fourth st...
Eight Central Texas high school volleyball teams advanced to the regional volleyball finals with six of those teams in a “déjà vu all over again” rematch with district rivals for a state tournament semifinal berth on the line:
• District 26-6A champion Austin High faces district rival (and 2022 state champion) Dripping Springs.
• District 25-5A rivals Cedar Park and Liberty Hill will meet for the third time this season. It's a rematch of the 2024 regional finals. This is the Panthers' fourth straight regional final appearance, with wins in 2022 and 2023.
• Georgetown Gateway Prep will meet district champion Salado.
• And Wimberley, the District 26-4A champion as well as the defending state champion, plays district rival Canyon Lake.
Meanwhile, Westlake and Georgetown also advanced to regional finals. The Chaps will play San Antonio O'Connor, which has beaten Austin-area powers Lake Travis and Johnson in the last two rounds, while the Eagles face Friendswood, which just eliminated Weiss.
Area teams that fell in the third round: Anderson, Marble Falls, Hendrickson, Weiss, Lago Vista, Johnson City and Johnson.
Anderson powers Dripping Springs: Two-time Central Texas player of the year and Texas Longhorns commit Henley Anderson slammed 30 kills and had 15 digs to lead Dripping Springs past New Braunfels Canyon 25-21, 25-20, 26-24. Anderson hit .571 in the sweep. Sydney Lund added three kills and 10 digs and Emerson Robbins added 16 digs.
Austin High sweeps: Austin High swept Laredo Alexander 25-19, 25-23, 25-18 behind USC commit Riley Malloy's 11 kills and 11 digs and Texas commit Camille Presley's eight kills. Maggie McCarroll had nine assists and five kills while Laven Blumoff had 19 digs.
Westlake tops Steele: Westlake beat District 27-6A champion Cibolo Steele 25-17, 25-18, 24-26, 25-22 behind a well-balanced attack. Chloe Kelly had 16 kills, nine digs and four blocks, Geralynn Byers-Veal had 15 kills, Sydney Yohe had eight and Clayton Kelly had seven kills, 11 digs and 19 assists. Kyrksen Cook had 26 assists. “The girls executed the game plan, they looked composed and confident,” Westlake coach Miguel Saenz said.
Cedar Park beats Mission Pioneer: Stanford commit Joy Udoye slammed 18 kills while Sienna Benavides added 13 and Mya Cheatum had 12. Katelyn Hughes had 31 assists and Sibley Oster added 17. Anna Kurz led the defense with 24 digs while Udoye doubled up with 16.
Liberty Hill blasts Memorial: Sophomore Hannah Griffin had 16 kills and freshman Macee Walters added 10 as Liberty Hill swept McAllen Memorial 25-21, 25-23, 25-23 to advance to its fourth straight Region IV final. Griffin served a pair of aces while Walters added two blocks. Addison Betzen had 10 digs and coordinated Liberty Hill's offense with 36 assists.
Georgetown rallies: Florida commit Amelia Albright had 16 kills, 19 assists, nine digs and a pair of aces to lead Georgetown past Montgomery 13-25, 25-23, 25-19, 25-18. Albright led the rally after Georgetown dropped the opening set, hitting .429. Taylor Vett added nine kills and Makenna Stengle had seven.
Weiss falls in shootout: Weiss capped a big 39-9 season with a tough loss to Friendswood 22-25, 26-24, 25-22, 23-25, 11-15. Freshman setter Ava Jackson had 45 assists, finishing the season with nearly 1,300. Deja Carroll had 21 kills and Rihanna Bryant added 12. Ashley Go finished with 27 digs and four aces. “This team did an amazing job this season," Weiss coach Karen Huffman said. "Incredible leadership, chemistry, resiliency. The growth all season was incredible.”
Hendrickson, Anderson fall: College Station swept Hendrickson 25-21, 25-11, 25-12, using a strong serve game and excellent ball control to keep the athletic Hawks out of their offensive rhythm. .... Anderson capped a strong season with a loss to A&M Consolidated 25-18, 25-21, 25-16. Anderson started the season 5-7 with a young team and first year head coach Kaya Allen, but the Trojans found their stride and posted a 14-0 district record, winning 16 of 17 matches before losing in the regional semifinals.
Wimberley wins again: Wimberley was on Sweeny from first serve to last as the Texans dominated the Bulldogs 25-9, 25-18, 25-8. Lilli Sandoval led the offense with 12 kills while setter Carson Peoples had 18 assists, and Ashton Shipman led the defense with 14 digs. Skylar Herring served four aces. The Texans improved to 44-5 and faces district rival Canyon Lake for the fourth time the season having won the previous three meetings by a combined eight sets to none.
Class 6A DI: Westlake vs. S.A. O’Connor, 7 p.m., Fredericksburg
Class 6A DII: Austin High vs. Dripping Springs, 6:30 p.m., Burger Center
Class 5A DII: Liberty Hill vs. Cedar Park, 6 p.m., Delco Center; Georgetown vs. Friendswood, 5:30 p.m., Merrell Center
Class 4A DII: Wimberley vs. Canyon Lake, 7 p.m., Blossom-Littleton; Gateway College Prep vs. Salado, 7 p.m., Mary Hardin-Baylor
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Chase Ames may not initially give off the impression of being one of the area’s best quarterbacks; a teammate Friday referred to him as “the skinny, blonde-headed kid." But his play on the field says otherwise.In possibly his signature game to date, Ames — who was mostly unknown before the season but is approaching 35 scoring passes for the year — threw for 409 yards and five touchdowns to lead Dripping Springs to a 45-35 win over Westlake at Chaparral Stadium, the first victory over Westlake in school his...
Chase Ames may not initially give off the impression of being one of the area’s best quarterbacks; a teammate Friday referred to him as “the skinny, blonde-headed kid." But his play on the field says otherwise.
In possibly his signature game to date, Ames — who was mostly unknown before the season but is approaching 35 scoring passes for the year — threw for 409 yards and five touchdowns to lead Dripping Springs to a 45-35 win over Westlake at Chaparral Stadium, the first victory over Westlake in school history.
Completing 25 of 33 passes, Ames’ effort was part of more than 530 yards of offense by the Tiger. They became the first team since 2014 to score more than 40 points against Westlake in the regular season.
“We just try to get in a rhythm, and once we get into rhythm, we’re really hard to stop,” Ames said Friday. “The coaches did a good job of preparing me … and our playmakers and offensive line were all great.”
Dripping Springs (9-1, 5-1 District 26-6A), which wrapped up the district’s top Division II playoff seed and avoided a first-round matchup with Vandegrift, played with its full personnel on offense for the first time in a month. Wideouts James Montgomery (five catches, 112 yards, TD) and Cooper Reid (6-87-2) returned from injury or illness, something that may have benefited fellow wide receiver Merrik Bloomgren as much as Ames.
Bloomgren hauled in eight catches for 164 yards and two scores, with four of those receptions being at least 20 yards.
“With (Montgomery and Reid back), it really opens up the defense,” said Bloomgren, who like Reid stands 6-foot-4. “You can’t really guard all three of us. … And we’ve been playing so long together, we just have great chemistry.”
The senior trio gives the Tigers arguably the best receiving corps in Central Texas. It’s something that isn’t lost on Ames.
“It’s a huge blessing for me,” said Ames, whose scoring tosses mainly came on long throws over the middle, with four of them being at least 30 yards. “They’re all going to play in college, and it’s really fun having them with their experience and play-making ability.”
Though the Tigers’ aerial attack has the eye-popping stats, running back Jaceton Gotta was just as important to the victory. He finished with 106 yards rushing, including an 18-yard touchdown early in the third quarter when he broke two tackles in the backfield.
“Westlake is very intelligent and doesn’t get out of position,” Zimmerman said. “It was important for us to stretch them (in the run and pass) because they’re really good. They’re going to make plays, but our kids were resilient all game.”
There’s no overstating what beating Westlake means.
One of the Austin area's top programs, the Chaps rarely lose. And if they do, it’s usually in the playoffs to a school from the Houston or Dallas areas. Westlake has dropped three games this year: the season opener to Prosper and district losses to Lake Travis and Dripping Springs in two of the last three weeks. It's the Chaps who'll open the Class 6A DII playoffs against Vandegrift, last year's DII state champion.
“We recognize this is a big one,” Tigers coach Galen Zimmerman said. “And the reason why is that’s a program that regularly plays well into December. … So this is big for our kids to see what we’re capable of.”
Taking a 7-0 lead less than two minutes into the game, the Tigers,didn’t lead again until midway through the fourth quarter. The game was tied five times, and at one point early in the fourth, Ames and Westlake quarterback Rees Wise combined for TD passes of more than 50 yards in an 18-second span.
But Dripping Springs scored the game’s last 17 points.
“It was complimentary football,” Zimmerman said. “It’s about all three phases making plays and making sure we’re not making mistakes. … But I’m more proud about how our kids played in the second half.”
It’s arguably the signature win for the team’s seniors.
“We’ve been working four years for a win like this,” Bloomgren said. “Everybody did their job, and it was just great execution.”
Overshadowed in the result is the performance Wise had for Westlake. He threw for 363 yards and three touchdowns, ran for 66 yards and two scores and started the game completing 16 of his first 17 passes.
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