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The 2023 All-VYPE Private School Volleyball Teams presented by Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Numerous interesting developments transpired in the private school sector of volleyball over the course of the past few months.
Despite the fact that no Houston team came home with a state title this Fall, that doesn’t mean it wasn’t memorable, given how many clubs were within reach.
LSA advanced all the way to the TAPPS-5A State Final, with FBCA trailing just behind them, whereas Concordia Lutheran and Bay Area Christian finished in the state final-four in the TAPPS 6A and 4A brackets, respectively.
Similarly, in the SPC, both Episcopal (4A) and Houston Christian (3A) finished their tremendous seasons as the state runner-ups.
Without further ado, here are your 2023 All-VYPE Private School Volleyball team presented by Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine.
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COACH OF THE YEAR: Kim Odinga, Concordia Lutheran
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
In her first year back with the program, coach Kim Odinga re-ignited Concordia Lutheran Volleyball to the point where it was reminiscent of the 2016 championship team she had coached previously.
The Crusaders had talent to spare. With the slew of college commits and club-competitors on the squad, paired with Odinga’s familiarity with the territory, it came as no surprise that Concordia Lutheran advanced to the State Semis and finished the year with a record of 38-13.
ALL-VYPE Private School Volleyball Team
Hitter of the Year: Ally Frailey, Episcopal
Middle of the Year: Bayleigh Minor, FBCA
Setter of the Year: Kirra Musgrove, LSA (S/RS)
Libero/DS of the Year: Taylor Crain, LSA
Newcomer of the Year: Amaya Love, St. Agnes Academy
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First-Team
Hitter: McKinzie Riley, Concordia Lutheran
Hitter: Ruth Ochelli, FBCA
Middle: Brenna Fledderman, Bay Area Christian
Setter: Anna Blaine, Concordia Lutheran
Libero/DS: Madison Hobbs, Second Baptist
Second-Team
Hitter: Haley Herndon, Concordia Lutheran
Hitter: Rylee Henderson, Concordia Lutheran
Middle: Zoe Humphrey, St. Pius X
Setter: Brooke Fledderman, Bay Area Christian
Libero/DS: Megan Morello, St. John XXIII
Third-Team
Hitter: Emerson Lilja, LPCA
Hitter: Layne Bulow, FBCA
Middle: Jenniya Lane, Episcopal
Setter: Madison Kreiger, Houston Christian
Libero/DS: Julianne Hon, John Cooper School
Honorable Mention
Hitter (3): Cambry Gerardi, FBCA; Emma Samuelson, Houston Christian; Camila Foreman, St. John XXIII;
Middle (2): Kenna Sambrano, LSA; Isabella Law, St. Thomas Episcopal;
Setter (5): Kara Thomas, Episcopal; Carleigh Schluter, Concordia Lutheran; Onyi Ndee, Kinkaid; Melody Janz, Cypress Christian; Aniston Collins, LSA
Libero/DS (2): Marimar Mendiburu, St. Agnes; Carmen Harless, Concordia Lutheran;
PLAY BALL: VYPE Preseason Top 5 Private School Baseball Teams; Others to Watch
The Prospectus
Private school baseball in Houston is a blood bath. Second Baptist School won TAPPS-DII, Bay Area Christian won TAPPS-III, and Kinkaid beat Episcopal to win the Southwest Preparatory Conference title. Private school baseball state-wide comes through Houston. So, who will get through murderer’s row in 2023?
Stay tuned!
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Preseason Top 5
No. 1- Second Baptist School Eagles
No. 2- Concordia Lutheran Crusaders
No. 3- Kinkaid Falcons
No. 4- Lutheran South Pioneers
No. 5- St. Pius X Panthers
Others to Watch:
Bay Area Christian Broncos- The Broncos of Bay Area Christian are really the Bullies of TAPPS Division III. The Broncos are the defending back-to-back State Champions under the direction of coach Kyle Kennedy and aren’t slowing down. Junior Reese Brewer returns after a first-team, all-state selection and will pitch and roam the outfield. Behind the plate is senior Luke Moses, while Colton Chavis returns to the bump after being named a first-team, all-district selection in 2022. The Broncos will be back in the mix.
Episcopal Knights- Coach Matt Fox has one goal every year… win the SPC Title. Kinkaid knocked off the Knights in the SPC Finals in 2022, so Episcopal is fueled to get the trophy back. Adam Katz and Andrew Thornton will provide the offense, while Ashton Lassiter and Logan Phillips will provide the pitching. Katz will also toe the rubber for the Knights as they venture on their 2023 crusade to the title.
St. Thomas Eagles- The Eagles are in a tough spot in a ruthless district with the likes of Concordia Lutheran, St. Pius X, Antonian Prep, and Central Catholic. Coach Adam Massiatte brings back some star-power in first-teamer Caleb Davis and second-teamers Luke Edgecombe, Jack Mathis, and Jaden Deshautelle. Edgecombe, Mathis, and Luke Jameison will deal from the mound, while Davis will set the table on offense.
Fort Bend Christian Academy Eagles- Can FBCA build off of the successes of the football, volleyball, and girls' track teams – who have all won State Titles in the past few seasons? Quarterback Brady Dever returns to the dugout, bringing his leadership ability in tow. Ben Elizondo is the most decorated Eagle after earning first-team, all-district honors as an infielder. The Eagles finished third in the district in 2022 and reached the Area Round and could be a sleeper.