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INTENTIONAL: No. 4 Manvel bolstered by a plethora of returning talent
NO. 4 -- MANVEL MAVERICKS
Head Coach: Susan Kennedy
2023: 24-20/Regional Quarterfinalists
MANVEL IS COMING OFF A 24-WIN SEASON, WHICH SAW IT TURN REGULAR SEASON SUCCESS INTO A RUN TO THE REGIONAL SEMIFINALS.
The Mavericks, under the direction of ninth-year coach Susan Kennedy, return four starters to the squad for 2024 as they seek a 12th-straight trip to the playoffs.
Four-year setter Kenedy Massie is back for her senior year. The list of accomplishments are extensive for Massie, including being named All-State, All-GHVCA in her career. Massie was also named the District 18-5A Setter of the Year after registering 1,066 assists, 345 digs, 188 kills and 68 aces in 2023.
Incoming junior Nevaeh English had a solid sophomore campaign, which saw her named the District 18-5A Offensive Player of the Year at season’s end. English finished with 356 kills, 20 aces, 175 digs and 24 blocks.
First-team, all-district picks Jasmyn Walker (253 kills, 57 blocks, 40 digs) and Keagan St. Junious (287 digs, 23 aces) are back.
Others to watch include Kadia Jackson (2nd team, 151 kills), Rylan Lilly (2nd team, 93 kills, 105 digs), Kaycee Pennie (2nd team, 131 kills), London King (Honorable Mention, 45 kills, 115 digs) and Sami Guikema (Honorable Mention, 144 digs).
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2021 All-VYPE Public School Volleyball: Ridge Point, Manvel, Bridgeland stars headline team
HOUSTON - The 2021 volleyball season has come and gone.
The City of Houston sent a handful of teams to the UIL State Tournament, including Ridge Point, Bridgeland, Manvel, Needville and Bellville. It was another big year for the city.
So, who shined on the biggest stage and earned their way onto the All-VYPE Public School team? Become a VYPE Insider today to see the full team below.
Team of the Year: Bridgeland
Coach of the Year: Lauryn Bailey, Ridge Point
Player of the Year Finalists: Sydney Jordan, Ridge Point; Devyn Lewis, Manvel; Mallorie Garner, Bridgeland
(The winner for Player of the Year will be announced as a part of the 2022 VYPE Awards in the coming weeks)
Hitter of the Year: Avery Shimaitis, George Ranch, sr.
Middle of the Year: Mary-Kate Preston, Manvel, sr.
Setter of the Year: Kenedy Massie, Manvel, fr.
Libero of the Year: Briana Zamora, Clear Creek, sr.
Newcomer of the Year: Kirra Musgrove, Clear Falls, fr.
1st Team
Hitter (2): Brielle Warren, Fulshear, sr.; Mallorie Garner, Bridgeland, sr.
Middle (1): Alexis Roberson, Ridge Point, sr.
Libero/DS (1): Izzy Denton, Katy, sr.
Setter (1): Kinslee Smith, Klein , so.
Utility (1): Devyn Lewis, Manvel, jr.
2nd Team:
Hitter (2): Claire Dewine, The Woodlands, jr.; Bianna Muoneke, Cypress Ranch, jr.
Middle (1): Gabrielle Johnson, Fort Bend Austin, sr.
Libero/DS (1): Alice Volpe, Bridgeland, so.
Setter: (1): Ava Underwood, Fulshear, sr.
Utility: Ariana Brown, Klein, jr.
3rd Team
Hitter (2): Reagan Whatley, The Woodlands, sr.; Reaghan Thompson, Clear Creek, sr.
Middle (1): Jordan Gamble, Katy, sr.
Libero/DS (1): Nylah Raspberry, Ridge Point, sr.
Setter: (1): Kamryn Scroggins, Pearland Dawson, sr.
Utility (1): Paris Herrman, Tompkins, sr.
Honorable Mention:
Hitters (5): Cindy Tchouangwa, Tompkins, jr.; D'nari Mills, Cypress Woods, sr.; Paige Palmer, College Park, sr., Kennedy Kays, Bridgeland, Meagan Mayfield, Barbers Hill
Middles (3): Kade Thomas, Clear Falls, sr.; Mecca Freeman, Mayde Creek, sr.; Mia Daniel, Fort Bend Hightower, jr.
Libero/DS (3): Kailee Gims, Cypress Ranch, sr.; Tali Lew, Clear Springs, sr.; Alexis McDaniel, College Park, sr.
Setter (3): Mia Medina, Cypress Woods, sr.; Julia Liang, Fort Bend Clements, sr.; Megan Hubbard, Friendswood
Utility (3): Cayla Kozik, Needville, sr., Kierstyn McFall, Klein, Courtney O'Brien, Cinco Ranch, jr.