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2021 VYPE Houston Volleyball Preview - The Contenders: Needville Lady Jays
The Lady Jays have been a force in Class 4A the last four years. Despite a hiccup in 2019 when it finished as a bi-district finalist, Needville won the State Title in 2017, was a State Runner-up in 2018 and a Regional Finalist last year.
They have 150 total wins over the last four seasons.
Needville returns two of their top three attackers in seniors Ashley Fojtik and Cayla Kozik. They combined to average 4.2 kills per set last season.
Fojtik will also set the tempo for the Needville offense after finishing second on the team in assists last season at four per game.
Senior libero Alyssa Edwards is back to lead the defense after averaging 6.5 digs per set last season.
Seniors Yasmyn Ochoa and Sarah Doggett are impactful up front, particularly defensively; Ochoa averaged a kill and dig per set and had 47 total blocks. Doggett had 61 total blocks.
Also, watch for junior middle Maya Scott this season for the 'Jays.
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VYPE Volleyball Rankings: Magnolia, Rosehill, TWCA make moves
There was some movement in volleyball rankings last week that had major implications.
Bridgeland fell to Cypress Ranch in a big loss while Oak Ridge rolled Grand Oaks to get back in the Top 10. Magnolia slammed No. 2 Magnolia West and Montgomery loss to Lake Creek.
So, what's on tap?
Memorial has a big week facing Stratford and Cy-Fair, while George Ranch faces Ridge Point for the district title. The Woodlands face Oak Ridge and up and comer Grand Oaks.
The private school rankings moved as well. St. Agnes is the new No. 1 and TWCA moves into the Top 5 with Rosehill Christian.
In other News. Klein's Annie Antar will become the all-time kill leader for the Bearkats. Seven Lakes' Aly Batenhorst will be given her All-American jersey on Tuesday.
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CLASS 6A
1. Klein – KF, Collins this week
2. Seven Lakes – Covid has had Spartans out of play
3. Memorial– Big week with Stratford and Cy-Fair in the que
4. George Ranch – Big game vs Ridge Point this week
5. Pearland Dawson – Elsik, Pearland on deck
6. Clear Springs – Can make a splash with win over Clear Falls
7. The Woodlands – Huge week against Oak Ridge and Grand Oaks
8. Bridgeland – Blanked by Cypress Ranch. Will get back on track
9. Deer Park – Only Dobie and Pasadena Memorial in the way
10. Oak Ridge – Rise of the Ridge. Can bounce TWHS this week
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CLASS 5A
1. Friendswood– At 16-1, are they the best team in HTown?
2. Fulshear – The Chargers are in striking distance to No. 1
3. Barbers Hill -- Undefeated in District Play. Peaking at right time
4. Magnolia -- Won 7 in a row including win over No. 2 Mag West
5. Foster-- Only district losses to Fulshear
OTHERS TO WATCH: Manvel, Magnolia West, Montgomery
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CLASS 4A
1. Needville -- Undefeated squad opens with Boerne in playoffs
2. Huffman -- Beat Vidor in first round of postseason
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PRIVATE SCHOOLS
1. St. Agnes – One of the most feared teams in HTown
2. Concordia Lutheran – Schedule getting tough over next few weeks
3. Rosehill Christian -- Undefeated in district play
3. Episcopal – Most talented squad
5. The Woodlands Christian Academy -- Win over LSA gives them District Title after moving up a Class