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Dawson Sr. OH Avery Koonsen (SFA-signee) daps up younger sister Alexa Koonsen (Fr. S) in between sets vs. Byron Nelson (11-22-25)
AWARDS SZN: 2025 Houston Volleyball All-VYPE Teams // Powered by LOVB
With that said, it’s officially time to sing some praises.
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*Names will be listed alphabetically
ALL-VYPE TEAM PHOTO GALLERY: Halle Thompson -- Grand Oaks
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
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All-VYPE Public School Volleyball Teams
FIRST-TEAM
Zora Bello, Cypress Ranch
Gemma Hopkins, Tomball
Avery Koonsen, Dawson
Gwen Koss, Stratford
Willtrace "Wiggles" Ngoh, Seven Lakes
Caroline Prihoda, College Park
Jayden Robinson, Ridge Point
Nadi'ya Shelby, Friendswood
Saniya Reynolds, Cypress Ranch
Elsa St. Rose, Tompkins
Jenna Thedford, Dawson
Halle Thompson, Grand Oaks
Caroline Walden, Cypress Woods
Delaney Wright, Montgomery
Caylee Young, Clear Springs
SECOND-TEAM
Caroline Adams, Friendswood
Audrey Cook, Stratford
Shannon Dworaczyk, Magnolia West
Ava Gibbs, The Woodlands
Gracie Hobin, Seven Lakes
Kenli Irwin, Barbers Hill
Madelyn Johnson, Ridge Point
Emerson Lechler, Foster
Jordan Morrow, Atascocita
Greysen Ortmeier, Tomball
Taylor Ranney, Dawson
Cali Reece, Grand Oaks
Jada Skinner, Fulshear
Kassia Tan, Memorial
Lacy Tinnell, College Park
THIRD-TEAM
Peyton Aldridge, Clear Lake
Sade Bello, Cypress Ranch
Emerson Chang, Manvel
Ava Collins, Montgomery
Alexis Couch, Bridgeland
Camille Csernik, Klein Oak
Mia Eason, Clear Creek
Taylor Johnson, Ridge Point
Lianna Kearns, Clear Springs
Tamarria Mitchell, Shadow Creek
Drew Merrell, Tompkins
Ryan Mokry, Lake Creek
Milena Miladinovic, Stratford
Haley Patton, Friendswood
Micah Rusher, Oak Ridge
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Kennedy Boatman, Bridgeland
Kate Bull, Grand Oaks
Megan Chapman, Seven Lakes
Camdyn Cole, Clear Creek
Madelynn Coy, George Ranch
Emma Elsasser, Tompkins
Callie Funk, Tompkins
Erin Goodson, Deer Park
Tori Greeney, Willis
Neala Harrell, Tomball Memorial
London Hart, Cy-Fair
Elaine Holtvluwer, Friendswood
Heidi Horan, Tomball
Sasha Keys, Waller
Alexa Koonsen, Dawson
Kansas Lamar, Lake Creek
Addison Lewis, West Fork
Allison Lewis, West Fork
Kyanna Lopez, Fulshear
Lily Lott, Seven Lakes
Julianne Melancon, Barbers Hill
Caryme Molina, Pasadena
Lainey Monroe, Tompkins
Henlee Moszkowicz, Magnolia
Emmy Nicholas, Katy Jordan
Keaton Points, Dawson
Sloane Ranney, Dawson
Morgan Regner, Clear Lake
Ava Ribakovs, Katy Jordan
Mary Margaret Schwieder, Memorial
Britney Solomon, Pearland
Savannah Welch, Montgomery
Jasmyn Walker, Manvel
Tinsley Welker, Fort Bend Austin
Taylor Woods, Lake Creek
Brelynn Wolford, Pearland
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All-VYPE Private School Volleyball Teams
FIRST-TEAM
Jacey Carroll, St. John's School
Aniston Collins, Lutheran South Academy (LSA)
Adrienne DeLeon, Concordia Lutheran
Maris Haecker, St. Agnes Academy
Olivia Landahl, St. John's School
Addison Musgrove, Lutheran South Academy (LSA)
Kiran Rio, St. John's School
Brynn Sitta, Cypress Christian School
Tanner Tell, Fort Bend Christian Academy (FBCA)
Kate Worthington, The Woodlands Christian Academy (TWCA)
SECOND-TEAM
Ashley Blaine, Concordia Lutheran
Lily Broussard, St. John XXIII
Riley Gottsman, The John Cooper School
Raquel Hernandez-Rodriguez, Cypress Christian
Channing Low, FBCA
Charlie Marsico, LSA
Reagan Odinga, Concordia Lutheran
Daniela Ramirez, FBCA
Reagan Sberna, TWCA
Laci Schoen, Episcopal
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
Sienna Bailey, The Kinkaid School
June Berry, Second Baptist
Sammie Berzin, St. John's School
Ava Bocock, Incarnate Word Academy
Skyden Glynn, St. John XXIII
Brooke Gottsman, The John Cooper School
Madeline Harris, St. Pius X
Madeline Hartfiel, St. John XXIII
Casey Hyde, St. Agnes Academy
Madison Jinks, FBCA
Lilah Johnson, Cypress Christian
Olivia Kelley, Houston Christian
Audrey Levine, St. Agnes Academy
Laycee McGrady, FBCA
Constanza Quaglia, Cypress Christian
Madyson Schmidt, Second Baptist
Logan Swan, TWCA
Morgan Nesloney, The John Cooper School
Finley Wheeler, The John Cooper School
Jasmine Xu, Episcopal
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THE PINNACLE: 2025 UIL Volleyball State Finals Preview -- Dawson vs. Byron Nelson (6A-D1)
WHERE: Curtis Culwell Center -- Garland, TX
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE UIL VOLLEYBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS BRACKETS/RESULTS
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The Dawson Eagles moments after their 3-0 victory over Seven Lakes in the Region III Final (11/11/2025)Matthew Ogle (VYPE)
Not much more can be said about Dawson and the unprecedented trail blazed by coach Lauren Leth’s squad. In their first appearance on the UIL Final Four stage last Saturday, the Eagles left everything on the floor at HISD’s Delmar Fieldhouse, battling point for point before ultimately outlasting San Antonio powerhouse O’Connor in a five-set masterpiece.
Improving to 42–4 on the year, Dawson has already etched its name into the history books by reaching the State Final. But the job isn’t finished yet.
The Eagles have been emboldened by several factors throughout the fall, none more prominent than their rallying anthem, “#WaitForIt.” Borrowed from the song of the same name in the musical Hamilton, the phrase has served as a unifying mantra dating back to the early days of training, according to senior libero Jenna Thedford.
Speaking of Thedford, on a roster brimming with alphas, she continues to stand out as the team’s catalyst, motivator, and on-court extension of the coach. The Texas A&M-signee is on pace to eclipse 700 digs this season, though she has already cemented her status as a Dawson legend.
Meanwhile, senior pin hitter Avery Koonsen (SFA-signee) has kept her foot on the gas, providing an extra spark for the Eagles with 529 kills and 328 digs. The attack is further bolstered by seniors MH Keaton Points (San Francisco) and OH Sloane Ranney (Grand Canyon University), who have combined for nearly 500 additional kills.
At the helm of the offense is Sloane’s sister, Taylor Ranney, also GCU-bound, delivering 750 assists from the setter spot, alongside freshman phenom Alexa Koonsen, who has added 460 assists of her own.
Gold is the goal — but Dawson’s toughest challenge yet still looms.
The Byron Nelson Bobcats following their 2024 UIL 6A-D2 State Championship acquisition at the Culwell Center (11/23/2024)Matthew Ogle (VYPE)
Byron Nelson (41–0), the No. 1-ranked team in Texas (MaxPreps) — and in the nation — has certainly lived up to the distinction. That comes as little surprise, considering the Trophy Club tyrants retained the entirety of last year’s 6A-D2 State Championship roster. Following their sweep of Cypress Ranch last weekend, the Bobcats advance to the Final riding an astonishing 77-game winning streak that stretches back to August 2024.
Head coach Brianne Groth’s all-star cast features not one, but two punishing forces on the pins in seniors Ashlyn “AJ” Seay (Rice signee) and Kylie Kleckner (Washington). The momentum this dynamic duo generates has proven virtually unstoppable, with both Seay and Kleckner amassing over 500 kills and 350 digs apiece this fall.
Orchestrating the attack is junior Sophee Peterson, a Texas A&M commit, who has excelled from the setter position with a staggering 1,459 assists. Add junior DS Savannah Sterna, who leads the team with 409 digs, and you have one of the most well-rounded units in the state.
Byron Nelson now sits just three set victories away from capturing the program’s third UIL title.
This matchup promises a true Clash of the Titans, as Dawson, with its grit and resilience, takes on the defending champions Byron Nelson, whose dominance and depth have defined 6A-D1 volleyball this season. Saturday’s showdown at the Culwell Center is set to be a battle worthy of the stakes and the hype, with history and glory hanging in the balance.
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CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE UIL VOLLEYBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS BRACKETS/RESULTS
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