STARTING THE STAMPEDE: McKinney, Porter back to lead No. 13 Cypress Ranch
The stars of 2024-25 Cypress Ranch Volleyball
NO. 13 -- CYPRESS RANCH MUSTANGS
Head Coach: Dr. Collea McKinney
2023: 35-6/Area Finalists
THE MUSTANGS ARE COMING OFF A 35-WIN SEASON, WHICH CAME TO AN END IN THE AREA ROUND OF THE PLAYOFFS.
Second-year coach Dr. Collea McKinney has five starters returning, led by Vanderbilt University-commit and reigning District 16-6A MVP Taylor Porter. She was a TGCA All-Star and All-State selection after registering 542 kills and 343 digs in her junior season for the Stangs.
Another key returner includes District 16-6A co-Outstanding Hitter of the Year Zora Bello (Rice-commit), who had 526 assists, 231 digs, 225 kills and 52 aces. Bello was also All-GHVCA Honorable mention.
Watch out for first-team, all-district pick Kaylee Parker (251 kills, 114 digs), second-teamer Kinsley Hooper (184 digs) and honorable-mention selection A’Miyrie Anderson as well.
Keys to success for the Mustangs include “playing together (utilizing individual strengths for the greater good of the team), remaining focused, and being relentless”, according to McKinney.
