Bracken Christian overcame an 0-7 start and the offseason transfers of two returning starters. Antonian endured a rash of injuries, including one as recently as last week's regional final. Bracken Christian overcame an 0-7 start and the offseason transfers of two returning starters. Bracken Christian overcame an 0-7 start and the offseason transfers of two returning starters. Boerne Geneva shook off having no postseason pedigree and a youthful roster - there are five freshmen, three sophomores and no seniors on the team - and Incarnate Word faced the pressure of having a giant bull's eye on its back. No matter the obstacle, each team has made its way to the same spot - two victories from winning a TAPPS state volleyball championship. The tournament opens today with semifinal matches at Littleton Gym, the Alamo Convocation Center and South San's Durbon Center. "With anything that comes with adversity, it definitely feels special," said Bracken Christian coach Shaunna Teuton, whose squad is seeking its third consecutive TAPPS 2A state title. New Braunfels is going for its third straight team tennis state championship, has a 73-match winning streak and three-time player of the year Lilly Kimbell back for her senior season. [...] yes, the Unicorns (23-0) are the favorites at the Class 5A team tennis tournament beginning today in Lakeway. Every player on the girls side of New Braunfels' lineup regularly competes in national tournaments, making this the best group of girls Unicorns coach David Mueller has had. In the Class 4A tournament, Boerne Champion (17-4) faces a similar juggernaut in Dallas Highland Park in Friday's semifinals. Champion, led by boys No. 1 Jared Fellows and girls No. 1 Christie Mount, has returned to the state tournament with a boost from five freshmen in its lineup.