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SHOWING UP: Numerous developments in H-Town VB Rankings; Stratford, Friendswood Legit Contenders?
Now that district-play is in full swing, the road to the playoffs finally begins.
As it stands, there is a superfluous amount of Houston-area teams that could potentially enjoy lengthy postseason runs.
Stratford has subtly emerged as one of the premier groups in all of Class 6A, most recently defeating Cy Ranch, with an enticing matchup against fellow heavy-weight Fulshear taking place this week.
The reigning champs Grand Oaks continue to thrive, with runner-up Cinco Ranch hot on their heels within Katy ISD. Furthermore, The Woodlands, Pearland, Seven Lakes, and Ridge Point are equally threatening.
In Class 5A, Friendswood, Lake Creek, and Barbers Hill are picking up speed at the optimum point in the season, while Montgomery and West Fork look to keep making a name for themselves.
Meanwhile, Lutheran South, St. Agnes, and FBCA headline the local private school sector.
With all that being said, check out our list of Space City squads who are climbing the ladder of contention this week.
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***Records acquired from MaxPreps
CLASS 6A TOP-25
1. Stratford Spartans (22-2)
2. Fulshear Chargers (22-4)
3. Cypress Ranch Mustangs (23-4)
4. Grand Oaks Grizzlies (23-6)
5. Cinco Ranch Cougars (18-5)
6. Pearland Oilers (24-4)
7. The Woodlands Highlanders (21-7)
8. Seven Lakes Spartans (19-6)
9. Ridge Point Panthers (19-8)
10. Oak Ridge War Eagles (24-6)
11. Shadow Creek Sharks (21-7)
12. College Park Cavaliers (18-8)
13. Tompkins Falcons (16-10)
14. Dawson Eagles (17-9)
15. Magnolia West Mustangs (16-7)
16. Waller Bulldogs (27-6)
17. Bridgeland Bears (15-11)
18. Cypress Woods Wildcats (20-8)
19. Katy Taylor Mustangs (18-7)
20. Clear Creek Wildcats (16-11)
21. Foster Falcons (17-7)
22. Dickinson Gators (18-10)
23. Manvel Mavericks (18-9)
24. Willis Wildkats (19-13)
25. Tomball Memorial Wildcats (13-11)
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CLASS 5A TOP-10
1. Friendswood Mustangs (22-6)
2. Lake Creek Lions (21-10)
3. Barbers Hill Eagles (18-13)
4. Montgomery Bears (19-12)
5. West Fork Gators (20-10)
6. Pasadena Eagles (14-6)
7. Angleton Wildcats (11-4)
8. Iowa Colony Pioneers (12-7)
9. Galena Park Yellowjackets (19-5)
10. La Porte Bulldogs (10-9)
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PRIVATE SCHOOL TOP-5
1. Lutheran South Academy Pioneers (13-4)
2. St. Agnes Academy Tigers (16-4)
3. Fort Bend Christian Academy Eagles (12-8)
4. St. John XXIII Lions (13-9)
5. Concordia Lutheran Crusaders (12-13)
HONORABLE MENTION: St. John's Mavericks, Episcopal Knights
STARTING THE STAMPEDE: McKinney, Porter back to lead No. 13 Cypress Ranch
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.