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The biggest names in Houston Volleyball join us in the VYPE Podcast booth
THE SIX-ROTATION: H-Town Stars take over VYPE Volleyball Podcast in the Season Finale
What a year it was for volleyball fans -- especially those out of the Houston-area!
We've been analyzing the most elite programs and players all season long, and it was all capped off when Grand Oaks claimed back-to-back state titles in Garland, TX.
The All-VYPE teams have been announced. The accolades have been distributed. But now, it's time to wrap up another phenomenal Fall series.
In addition to our closing remarks, some of the city's biggest names joined us in the podcast booth to discuss the stellar season that was 2024, and more.
Tune in as Bailey Warren (Fulshear), Halle Thompson (Grand Oaks), Kassie O'Brien (Cinco Ranch), Morgan Madison (College Park), Peyton McKee (Lake Creek), and Ava Gibbs (The Woodlands) talk the nation's most popular women's sport.
Check out the finale below!
The stars of 2024-25 Fulshear Volleyball
FIRST IMPRESSION: 2023 State Finalist, No. 4 Fulshear primed to make their 6A debut
NO. 4 -- FULSHEAR CHARGERS
Head Coach: Sydney Zimmerman
2023: 40-5/UIL-5A State Semifinalists
IN JUST EIGHT SEASONS OF PLAYING VARSITY VOLLEYBALL AT FULSHEAR HIGH SCHOOL, THE CHARGERS HAVE NOW BEEN TO THE UIL STATE TOURNAMENT THREE TIMES, ALSO HAVING WON IT ALL IN 2019 WITHIN CLASS 4A.
Last season, the Chargers were back in the dance at the 5A State Tourney, after winning 40 matches to get there. Now, they make their Class 6A debut, looking to get back and winning it all in 2024 with seven starters returning.
All-State recipients Sydney Black (603 digs, 95 assists - Colorado State commit) and Bailey Warren (571 kills, 35 blocks, 295 digs - Wake Forest commit) look to lead the squad once again, with Warren, in particular, being named the District 20-5A MVP a year ago.
The District Offensive Player of the Year Lauren Witte (416 kills, 18 blocks - Dallas Baptist commit) and District Setter of the Year Alexys James (1,175 assists, 129 kills and 30 blocks - Howard University commit) also return to the huddle.
First-teamers Avery Pruitt (221 kills - Sam Houston State commit) and Yosola Adeleke (171 kills, 99 blocks - Ohio University commit) will be other players of note. Also watch for Southwestern-commit Carly Caraway and defensive specialist Kyanna Lopez.
This team is loaded with talent for ninth-year coach Sydney Zimmerman (287 career coaching wins). Keys to success include experience and leadership (all starters returning), strong outside hitters, a fast offense and a strong passing/defensive game.