By Michael Adams
madams@austinsportsjournal.com
Anderson’s volleyball team can only claim ownership of just a few teams.
One of them just happens to be the Trojans’ next-door neighbor, and bitter rival, McCallum.
Anderson (17-9, 4-0 District 23-5A) on Tuesday notched their 16th victory in the last 17 meetings with the Knights with a 25-19, 25-21, 25-17 win over their rival.
It was the best birthday gift the Trojans could give head coach Shalanda Byers.
Photo gallery
Anderson’s Parker Duncan (4) blocks Lexi Rosenblatt (9) of McCallum as she attempts to tip the ball over the net during a volleyball match at Anderson High School on Sept. 24, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
Anderson’s Parker Duncan (4) and Chloe Frizzle (3) make a block during a volleyball match at Anderson High School on Sept. 24, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
McCallum’s Sophie Koch (14), Lexi Rosenblatt (9) and Helen Rogers (10) celebrate a point during a volleyball match at Anderson High School on Sept. 24, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
McCallum’s Sophie Koch (14) and Helen Rogers (10) go up for the block during a volleyball match at Anderson High School on Sept. 24, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
McCallum’s Greta Carlson (16) watches the ball during a volleyball match at Anderson High School on Sept. 24, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
McCallum’s Lexi Rosenblatt (9) sets the ball during a volleyball match at Anderson High School on Sept. 24, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
McCallum’s Helen Rogers gets the ball pasts Chloe Frizzle (3) and Parker Duncan (4) of Anderson during a volleyball match at Anderson High School on Sept. 24, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
McCallum’s Sophie Koch (14) passes the ball during a volleyball match at Anderson High School on Sept. 24, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
McCallum’s Lexi Rosenblatt (9) sets the ball for Sienna Martens (15) during a volleyball match at Anderson High School on Sept. 24, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
McCallum’s Sienna Martens (15) attempts a kill during a volleyball match at Anderson High School on Sept. 24, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
McCallum’s Lexi Rosenblatt (9) sets the ball during a volleyball match at Anderson High School on Sept. 24, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
McCallum’s Lexi Rosenblatt (9) tips the ball over the net while Chloe Frizzle (3) of Anderson tries to defend during a volleyball match at Anderson High School on Sept. 24, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
Anderson players dance from the bench after a point during a volleyball match at Anderson High School on Sept. 24, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
McCallum’s Lexi Rosenblatt (9) hugs teammate Greata Carlson (16) during a volleyball match at Anderson High School on Sept. 24, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
McCallum’s Lexi Rosenblatt (9) pats the back of teammate Greta Carlson (16) after a point during a volleyball match at Anderson High School on Sept. 24, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
Anderson’s Parker Duncan (4) reaches over the net to defend the play of Lexi Rosenblatt (9) of McCallum during a volleyball match at Anderson High School on Sept. 24, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
ANderson’s Bailey Santos (8) sets the ball during a volleyball match at Anderson High School on Sept. 24, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
McCallum’s Mia Davis (13) serves during a volleyball match at Anderson High School on Sept. 24, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
Anderson’s Kate Leakey (7) and Marlee Whitford (10) make a block during a volleyball match at Anderson High School on Sept. 24, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
Anderson’s Parker Duncan (4) attempts a kil while Helen Rogers and Lexi Rosenblatt move in for the block during a volleyball match at Anderson High School on Sept. 24, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
McCallum’s Greta Carlson (16) attempts a kill while Chloe Frizzle (3) and Bailey Santos (8) of Anderson go for the block during a volleyball match at Anderson High School on Sept. 24, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
Anderson’s Chloe Frizzle (3) and Bailey Santos (8) play the ball at the net during a volleyball match at Anderson High School on Sept. 24, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
Anderson’s Chloe Frizzle (3) goes for the kill while Greta Carlson and Helen Rogers of McCallem attempt to block it during a volleyball match at Anderson High School on Sept. 24, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
ANderson’s Piper Poage (13) gets her shot past Helen Rogers (10) and Piper Adair (12) of McCallum during a volleyball match at Anderson High School on Sept. 24, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal) 
ANderson’s Kate Leakey (7) and Marlee Whitford go up for the block on a kill attempt by Halen Rogers (10) of McCallum during a volleyball match at Anderson High School on Sept. 24, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal)
In front of a packed gymnasium at Anderson High School, senior Parker Duncan drilled a team-high 15 kills to lead Anderson’s offensive effort and reach the 1,000 kills milestone.
On the other side of the net, a young and scrappy McCallum (22-16, 3-1) held early leads in every set behind the dynamic duo of senior outside hitter Greta Carlson and junior setter Lexi Rosenblatt.
Carlson had a team-high 15 kills to go with 14 digs with Rosenblatt assisting on all of them as part of her 16 assists for the match.
Anderson’s experience was a big difference.
In each set, McCallum put together early rallies to claim sizable leads. However, the net defense freshman Chloe Frizzle’s six blocks kept the Knights at bay.
The win moves Anderson into a tie with Ann Richards (16-14, 4-) for first place. The Stars defeated Crockett Tuesday and are winners of six straight. The Trojans and Stars meet Friday at Ann Richards School.
McCallum moves into third place and will host Cedar Creek on Friday. The Knights will host Ann Richards on Oct. 1.
Coming Saturday in the weekly e-paper
Chemistry between McCallum’s dynamic duo have the Knights in the mix of district title race