The 2022 high school volleyball season is in the thick of district play, and there are many talented players leading the way for their respective teams.
Welcome to the VYPE Playmakers, powered by UTMPB Health, where we highlight five players who have excelled on the court.
Sydney Gibson, Friendswood sophomoreVYPE Media
>> Sydney Gibson, Friendswood
At 5-9, the sophomore is undersized as an outside hitter but you wouldn’t be able to tell by how she’s dominated this season. Gibson leads the Mustangs with 2.4 kills per set to go with 2.5 digs per set and 36 aces. Her future is incredibly bright.
Olivia Jones, Clear Creek sophomoreVYPE Media
>> Olivia Jones, Clear Creek
Jones is having an outstanding season as a sophomore, leading the Wildcats in kills with 4.3 per set. She also has an impressive 36.4 kill percentage and averages 2.8 digs per set, which ranks third on the team.
Taylor Crain, Lutheran South Academy juniorVYPE Media
>> Taylor Crain, Lutheran South Academy
The Pioneers’ talented junior is a defensive savant this season, averaging a team-best 4.5 digs per set, and 11.8 digs per game. Crain is also a big factor in the LSA attack with 93 assists and 39 aces.
Allie Schwartz, Pearland juniorVYPE Media
>> Allie Schwartz, Pearland
The Oilers’ junior middle is second on the team in blocks with 93 and third in kills with 152. Schwartz is efficient as an attacker with a 42.8 kill percentage and a .307 hitting percentage, both numbers ranking second on the team.
Carissa Young, Clear Springs seniorVYPE Media
>> Carissa Young, Clear Springs
Young has been influential for the Chargers as a senior leader and with her play on the court. She leads Clear Springs with 330 kills and ranks second with 65 total blocks. Young holds a 44.9 kill percentage and .302 hit percentage.
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