A volleyball player from Van Alstyne has been selected to represent the United States at the youth international level. USA Volleyball announced that Brynli Burgess, a libero, is part of the 2026 U.S. Girls U17 National Team. The selection places a local athlete on a global sports roster.
The team will begin its preparation phase by training in Houston alongside 27 other top players. Rosters will be finalized after this training period before the team travels for major international competitions. The United States will compete in tournaments in Honduras and Chile as part of the season schedule.
In local sports news, ECMS athletic teams have upcoming matches against opponents in the Dallas area. The ECMS boys soccer team is scheduled to play Highland Park East Cardinal Middle School at 5:30 p.m. at 4390 FM545 in Melissa. The ECMS girls soccer team will play Highland Park Middle School at 5:30 p.m. at 3555 Granada Ave in Dallas.
Weather forecasts for the region indicate thunderstorms developing in the afternoons. Friday is expected to have a high of 78 degrees and a low of 61 degrees. Saturday will see a high of 80 degrees and a low of 65 degrees. Sunday forecasts show showers and heavier thunderstorms, with a high of 72 degrees and a low of 67 degrees.
Community discussions on social media platforms include residents seeking advice on pest control. One neighbor on Nextdoor Van Alstyne asked for help eliminating fleas from their home, noting that previous attempts with powders and collars were ineffective. The resident suspects the carpet is retaining fleas and eggs.
