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The featured standouts of the 2026–27 Ridge Point Panthers volleyball team.
THE SETUP: No. 21 Ridge Point | VYPE Houston Volleyball 2026 Preseason Rankings
Another year, another Ridge Point squad positioned among Houston’s volleyball elite. The Panthers are coming off a 33-14 campaign in 2025 that culminated in a Regional Semifinal appearance, and the pieces are in place for another strong postseason push.
Leading the returning core is senior libero Piper Marquart, a first-team all-district selection who served as the backbone of Ridge Point’s defense. Marquart piled up 475 digs and 80 assists a season ago, providing a steady presence in the back row and helping fuel the Panthers’ success.
At the net, District 21-6A Blocker of the Year Lauryn Davis returns for her senior season. The Emory commit made her presence felt on both sides of the ball, recording 100 kills and 87 blocks while emerging as one of the district’s premier middle blockers. The supporting cast is equally intriguing. Junior outside hitter Leslie Wooten brings additional firepower after posting 126 kills last season, while senior defensive specialist Brianna Ong, a second-team all-district pick, adds valuable experience and depth.
Bolstered by a championship-caliber culture, a dominant force in the middle, and one of the area’s top liberos anchoring the defense, Ridge Point appears well-equipped to remain a fixture among Houston’s top programs.
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The featured standouts of the 2026–27 Memorial Mustangs volleyball team.
THE SETUP: No. 22 Memorial | VYPE Houston Volleyball 2026 Preseason Rankings
The Memorial Mustangs took a significant step forward in 2025, finishing 28-11 and advancing to the Area Round of the postseason. Along the way, they captured an undefeated district championship—the program’s first since 2020—signaling the emergence of a team ready to compete at a high level.
Leading the charge is District Newcomer of the Year Tesa Solis. The Tulane commit totaled 234 kills last season and enters her senior year poised for an even greater impact.
Memorial also welcomes back a pair of first-team all-district selections in Mary Margaret Schwieder and setter Taylor Harting. Schwieder was the Mustangs’ most productive all-around weapon, leading the team with 274 kills while adding 422 digs. Harting orchestrated the offense with 446 assists and chipped in 259 digs, providing a steady presence on both sides of the ball.
Another player to watch is setter Bess Berg, whose versatility and depth give Memorial additional flexibility throughout the lineup.
Armed with experienced leadership, offensive balance, and a proven foundation, the Mustangs enter 2026 with legitimate expectations of making noise come November.






























