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Lady Demons Volleyball splits Home Opener

September 10, 2025 By DCHS Sports

The Lady Demons debuted in front of the home fans for the 2025 season, hosting a triangular with Guymon and Great Bend. They started the night strong, taking down Guymon in straight sets, 25-22 and 25-21. With continued fight and, scrappiness, and teamwork on full display, the Lady Demons showed fans they’re ready to compete all season long.

Next up, they faced a formidable opponent in the Lady Panthers of Great Bend, the defending Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Champions. Despite a valiant effort, the Lady Demons came up short, dropping the match 25-18 and 25-15. Even in defeat, there were plenty of highlights and encouraging signs as the team continues to gel and gain experience.

The action doesn’t stop there. The Lady Demons host a quad this Thursday at the Fieldhouse, welcoming Lakin, Hays, and Sublette. Fans can expect a night of fast-paced volleyball, intense rallies, and plenty of energy as the team looks to build momentum on their home court.

2025 Red Demon Volleyball Roster

August 19, 2025 By DCHS Sports

Brown Arabella
Bogner Jersey
Cruz Araceli
De Avila Anjeli
Diaz Krystabel
Estrella Ximena
Gamblin Rory
Guerra Ramirez Luisa
Guerra Santiago Briseidy
Gutierrez Emily
Harris Avery
Heredia Anayah
Jarosinska-Hassa Marika
Lix Kayla
Lopez Raelyn
Mellinger Paige
Mellinger Piper
Mink Madison
Nunez Roxana
Ontiveros Chloe
Osorio Mia
Pele October
Pfaff Lily
Prieto Jimenez Naomi
Reyes Alessandra
Reynoso Ramona
Riz Morales Linda
Rodriguez Arianna
Rojas Ramirez Kaylee
Sanchez Aylin
Thompson Kaitlyn
Turrubiates Analia
Ultreras D’Anna

Dodge City High School Hires New Head Volleyball Coach

April 9, 2024 By DCHS Sports

The Dodge City High School Athletic Department has announced the hiring of Bailey Zerger as the new Head Volleyball coach of the Lady Demons – pending Board of Education approval at the next scheduled meeting.

Bailey is a graduate of Sedgwick High School. She earned both her undergraduate degree and Master’s Degree in Social Work studying at Fort Hays State University.

Injuries cut her playing days short after being involved in Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Cheerleading and Track in high school. During college, she served on the coaching staff at Hays-Thomas More Prep and assisted with various Club teams in the Hays area. She currently works at Dodge City High School as a Social Worker. Bailey completed her second season this fall with the Lady Demon Volleyball program as the Head JV coach.

“Bailey brings a lot of energy to our program and an understanding of the vision of the DCHS Athletic Department – in developing character in our athletes, and has already been making a difference with the students at Dodge High. Bailey has a good knowledge of the athletes in our program and is committed to make them better each and every day. We believe Bailey is going to be a great fit for the Lady Demon Volleyball program. She has grown as a coach and understands how to teach the game with passion and enthusiasm.” – Shawn Steiner – DCHS Activities Director

“I am excited for the opportunity to lead the Lady Demon Volleyball team! I have been fortunate to be a part of the program for the past two years and I know the potential of our current and future athletes. I look forward to working with the players, coaches, and administration to build a successful volleyball program at Dodge City High School.” – Bailey Zerger – Head Volleyball Coach, DCHS

Big Week in Demon Nation!

October 12, 2022 By DCHS Sports

Unless you have been living in seclusion – or Kansas City – there is a good chance you are aware that the Red Demons are traveling to Riverfront Stadium in Wichita to take on the Garden City Buffaloes on Saturday night in the 85th annual Hatchet Game. And while the game provides DCHS the opportunity to showcase Red Demon Football, The Pride of Southwest Kansas, and its outstanding cheer and dance squads, this week also shines a spotlight on every fall program.

Lady Demon Tennis

Last Friday, at the 6A KSHSAA Regional in Garden City, the Lady Demons finished third overall in the eight team tournament. The team had just wrapped up a busy week in which they finished third as a team at the Western Athletic Conference Meet, held at Preston Courts. Flaminia Lepri, who finished 2nd at WAC, avenged a previous loss earlier in the week to win the Regional singles title in three sets (2-6, 6- 2, 6-3). America Gamez finished in sixth place in singles to qualify for the 6A State Tournament as did the doubles team of Karen Lopez and Emily Estevane. Lopez and Estevane were also WAC runners-up in #2 doubles. All four qualifiers will compete this Friday in Wichita, the second year in a row that the 6A State Meet will be at Wichita Riverside Tennis Complex.

Lady Demon Golf

Ashlyn Armstrong continued her outstanding senior season on Monday finishing as the Regional runner-up shooting an 86 at Southwind Country Club in Garden City. The team also finished second with a 432 qualifying them for the 6A State Tournament next Monday at the Salina Municipal Golf Course. The top six teams and twelve individuals (not on top six teams) will qualify for Day two of the tournament. Armstrong earned First Team All-Conference for her regular season efforts, while Riley Kippes and Payton Dunn earned Second Team honors.

Volleyball

The Lady Demon volleyball program finished the regular season at Garden City last Thursday with a three- set loss to Ulysses and a hard fought loss to Garden City. Dodge City will be competing in the WAC Tournament this Saturday at Liberal. Hays is the defending WAC Champions with their only loss in last season’s tournament coming at the hands of the Lady Demons. Post-season seeding for volleyball will be next week at the conclusion of the conference tournament weekend.

Red Demon Cross Country

The Red Demon Cross Country team will compete in the WAC Championships this Thursday at Buffalo Dunes Golf Course in Garden City. Dodge City finished second last year at Mariah Hills and will be looking to dethrone defending champion Garden City.

The Red Demon Cross Country team is fresh off a winning performance at the Salina Invitational last Saturday. The Red Demons were led by David Ultreras who won the meet with a time of 16:20, followed by Danny Lamas who was second at 16:35. The Red Demons placed six runners in the Top 10 at Salina (Angel Vazquez, Brandon Juarez, Mathew Banuelos and Eddie Salinas).

Lady Demon Cross Country

The Lady Demons also finished as WAC runner-up last year and will be looking to continue their past success at the Western Athletic Conference meet. The Lady Demons are coming off a third place finish at the Salina Invitational.

Top performers for Dodge City were Alex Gere – 8th (20:50) and Teressa Martinez – 15th (21:10). The KSHSAA 6A Regional Cross Country Meet will be hosted by Wichita East next Saturday in Augusta at Four Mile Creek Resort. This course was the site of the 6A State Championship meets the past two years. The top three teams will qualify to the 6A State Meet at Rim Rock Farm, home course to the Kansas University Cross Country team.

Red Demon Soccer

Championships begin in October for the Red Demon Soccer program. With a possible seven home games (if you include playoffs), the schedule is full of opportunities for the Red Demons to begin their march to the 6A Final Four, to be held at Stryker Stadium in Wichita the first weekend of November.

The spotlight could not shine any brighter on the Red Demon Soccer program as they defeated Great Bend on Tuesday night to secure their eighth WAC title in the past nine seasons. Dodge City has won 30-straight WAC contests, dating back to 2019. The number-one ranked Red Demons are currently undefeated at 13-0 and face the number-three team in 5A, Blue Valley Southwest, on Friday night in Kansas City. The two programs combined have won a state championship every year since 2016. Dodge City has won two state titles (2016, 2020) while BVSW has four state titles (2017, 2018, 2019, 2021). The Red Demons will play Shawnee Mission South on Saturday before returning home to play Liberal in the regular season finale. The first round of Regional Playoffs will begin on October 25 at Memorial Stadium.

Lady Demons Battle Redskins at Field House

September 23, 2022 By DCHS Sports

The Lady Demon volleyball program welcomed the top team in the WAC – Liberal (17-5) – to the DCHS Field House on Thursday night for a best of five match against the Lady Redskins.

Dodge City (3-15) struggled to string together points all night against the senior-led Redskins. While the Demons avoided long scoring droughts for most of the night, the Lady Skins seemed content to keep the ball in play before setting up their big hitters for kills. Jaden Rabe, the only senior to see action on the night for Dodge City, attempted to keep the Demons in the contest with scoring serves throughout the three games, but in the end Liberal proved to be too skilled and experienced to overcome.

“We have a lot of young kids playing and gaining valuable experience. Our senior class is small, so we know our focus has to be on improvement and staying positive.” – Ashley Podschun, DCHS Head Volleyball Coach

The Lady Demons will get another shot at Liberal on Tuesday night when they host both the Redskins and Garden City at the DCHS Field House for the final home matches of the season.