MIDLOTHIAN – The best season in Zephyr volleyball history reached its conclusion Friday afternoon at the Region II-A tournament.

Zephyr dropped a straight-set decision to No. 6 Benjamin as the the Lady Bulldogs finish the season with a 29-12 record, their best since the program began in 2016.

The Lady Bulldogs defeated Gustine in the bi-district round, Lingleville in area and district rival Rochelle regional quarterfinals to earn their first-ever regional tournament berth.

Team members include seniors Cali McRee, Avery Dozier and Bethany Blair; juniors Haley Eason and Madison McClain; sophomore Aliyah Harlan; and freshmen Riley Hood, Avery Williams, Nae’J Payne, and Kirsten King.

Joan Karnes is in her fifth season at Zephyr but first as volleyball head coach. Lori Eason is the assistant and junior Bailey Hector serves as team manager.