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Ella and Abby Lewis balling out for The Woodlands
Highlanders, Lewis twins have The Woodlands in State conversation
Terri Wade and The Woodlands (31-8) have some great volleyball in front of them.
The Highlanders are locked in with a postseason spot, as usual, with an 11-2 district record and are peaking at the right time.
Great players have come and gone through the program, but this group is special.
Do they have a run in them to State?
“We started off strong this season and I think some people overlooked us,” coach Terri Wade said. “We were a little banged up but still played well through a tough pre-district schedule. We are all healthy now, and playing complementary volleyball.”
With three district games remaining and a warm-up against Ridge Point, The Woodlands will be dangerous come the playoffs. It will be bittersweet as the season winds down, because six seniors will say goodbye to the green and gold.
Senior Ella Lewis has been one of the all-timers to come through the program and is headed to Arizona State to play college ball.
“She’s just an elite all-around player and you don’t get those come around that often,” Wade said. “Her volleyball IQ really sets her apart. She’s a great passer too. She can hit with power and with so many different tempos. She can hit any shot, anywhere on the court.”
Twin sister, Abby, is the second leading scorer and will play beach volleyball at Southern Miss. Also a senior, is leading libero Cameron McDaniel, but Wade credits her middles to sparking the offense.
“Sasha (Bespaly) and Liz (Kath) have really come on lately,” Wade said. “They spread out our offense and have made a huge impact on the season. Cameron has been a beast on the back row, too.”
With senior experience and a “go-to” shot-maker, the Highlanders are back to their old tricks… that’s bad for their Region II opponents come November.
Westfield, Crosby, TWCA make new in VYPE Rankings
Welcome to the party Westfield High School.
The Mustangs knocked off Nimitz in a 45-12 statement game in District 14-6A. Nimitz moves down to No. 20 and Westfield moves into the Class 6A rankings.
In other news, Tomball held off the ranked Klein Oak Panthers and Conroe continues to trend in the right direction.
In Class 5A, the bottom of the rankings fell out. Huntsville brought Montgomery back to earth and Randle handled Texas City. Entering the rankings are the 5-1 Waltrip Rams and the Crosby Cougars.
Concordia Lutheran was knocked off this week as the No. 1 team in private school by San Antonio Central Catholic, making Kinkaid the new No. 1. The Woodlands Christian Academy moves into the Top 5 with a 5-1 record. Next up for them, however, is No. 3 Second Baptist.
Here are your VYPE Houston football rankings.
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VYPE’s Class 6A Top 25
No. 1 North Shore Mustangs
No. 2 Atascocita Eagles
No. 3 Fulshear Chargers
No. 4 Willis Wildkats
No. 5 Summer Creek Bulldogs
No. 6 Hightower Hurricanes
No. 7 Ridge Point Panthers
No. 8 Bridgeland Bears
No. 9 Shadow Creek Sharks
No. 10 Katy Jordan Warriors
No. 11 The Woodlands Highlanders
No. 12 Katy Tigers
No. 13 Klein Cain Hurricanes
No. 14 Tomball Cougars
No. 15 Conroe Tigers
No. 16 Stratford Spartans
No. 17 Cypress Ranch Mustangs
No. 18 Deer Park Deer
No. 19 Pearland Oilers
No. 20 Nimitz Cougars
No. 21 Dickinson Gators
No. 22 Cy-Fair Bobcats
No. 23 Paetow Panthers
No. 24 Cypress Springs Panthers
No. 25 Westfield Mustangs
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VYPE’s Class 5A Rankings
No. 1 Randle Lions
No. 2 Galveston Ball Tors
No. 3 Angleton Wildcats
No. 4 Iowa Colony Pioneers
No. 5 Huntsville Hornets
No. 6 FB Marshall Buffs
No. 7 Waltrip Rams
No. 8 Montgomery Bears
No. 9 Crosby Cougars
No. 10 Texas City Stings
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VYPE’s Top 5 Private Schools
No. 1 Kinkaid Falcons
No. 2 Episcopal Knights
No. 3 Concordia Lutheran Crusaders
No. 4 Second Baptist School Eagles
No. 5 The Woodlands Christian Academy Warriors