McKinney, Texas -- The District 5-6A opener between the McKinney Lady Lions and the Denton Guyer Lady Wildcats had fans on the edge of their seats for five sets before Guyer slipped by McKinney, 15-12, in the tiebreaker.

Guyer started strong with a 25-16 win in the opener, but McKinney answered with a 25-21 victory in the third set.

Guyer returned the favor with a 25-21 win in the third set.

Once more, McKinney answered with a 25-23 victory to set up the tiebreaker.

In the truncated fifth set, Guyer proved victorious, 15-12.

McKinney will host Allen on Tuesday, September 14.

McKinney's Danielle Wilson (18) with a set vs Guyer at McKInney Competition Gym, Friday night, September 10, 2021. photo by Rog Pachuta/buzzphotos.com

Makenna Cohee (10) sets one vs. Guyer.

Lionette Laynie Kovacs (13) gets up for a smash.

Maya Panday (14) and Kyanna Creecy (12) with a block.

Maya Panday (14) returns with a light touch.

Aniya Garman (6) digs one out.

McKinney returns with a rocket.

photo by Rog Pachuta www.buzzphotos.com