Klondike’s girls remain ranked fifth in the state in this week’s Texas Girls Coaches Association Class 1A state volleyball poll.Although many high school coaches shy away from the rankings, Klondike’s Coach Katie Cruz doesn’t. In fact, Cruz wouldn’t seem to mind seeing her Cougars ranked even higher than that.“That kind of respect’s awesome. Our girls have been diligent and have worked hard all season,” Cruz said.Playing the type of nondistrict schedule which they have, Cruz believes, will help get the Cougars ready for the playoffs.“Most of our opponents have been at least (Class) 3A, if not higher, which has helped ...