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THE HIERARCHY: VYPE SATX Volleyball Rankings entering district-play
With the tournament portion of the Fall season having come and gone, the Texas high school volleyball landscape now has a more vivid picture of who the heavy-hitters are.
But, as anyone with knowledge of the sport can recognize, district contention is a entirely different beast.
Regarding the San Antonio-area, Class 6A has been dominated by the likes of O'Connor and Harlan up to this point, with Brennan, Reagan, and Madison each enjoying impressive starts as well.
District 26-5A is likely going to be a photo finish, as Pieper, Boerne-Champion, and New Braunfels are equally talented and well coached, which should be intriguing for audiences to witness.
Additionally, Davenport and Floresville are noteworthy candidates within Class 4A.
Given that information, here is our list of exemplary San Antonio volleyball programs who are looking to carry their momentum over to the imminent postseason in the coming weeks.
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VYPE San Antonio Combined (6A-4A) Top-20 Volleyball Rankings
1. O'Connor Panthers (6A) -- 23-6 // 3-0 in District 29-6A
2. SA Harlan Hawks (6A) -- 22-5 // 1-1 in District 29-6A
3. Pieper Warriors (5A) -- 22-6 // 3-0 in District 26-5A
4. Brennan Bears (6A) -- 23-6 // 1-1 in District 29-6A
5. SA Reagan Rattlers (6A) -- 14-11 // 0-0 in District 28-6A
6. Boerne-Champion Chargers (5A) -- 23-4 // 2-0 in District 26-5A
7. New Braunfels Unicorns (5A) -- 22-10 // 1-1 in District 26-5A
8. Davenport Wolves (4A) -- 23-6 // 0-0 in District 27-4A
9. Madison Mavericks (6A) -- 19-10 // 0-0 in District 28-6A
10. Canyon Cougars (6A) -- 20-10 // 0-0 in District 29-6A
11. Clark Cougars (6A) -- 15-13 // 0-0 in District 28-6A
12. Tivy Antlers (5A) -- 18-8 // 2-1 in District 26-5A
13. SA Johnson Jaguars (6A) -- 14-13 // 0-0 in District 28-6A
14. Floresville Tigers (4A) -- 18-6 // 0-0 in District 27-4A
15. Sotomayor Wildcats (6A) -- 16-10 // 1-2 in District 28-6A
16. Stevens Falcons (6A) -- 15-13 // 1-1 in District 29-6A
17. Burbank Bulldogs (5A) -- 22-5 // 2-0 in District 27-5A
18. Northside Jay Mustangs (5A) -- 18-6 // 1-0 in District 28-5A
19. Clemens Buffaloes (6A) -- 15-14 // 0-0 in District 29-6A
20. San Marcos Rattlers (6A) -- 11-10 // 0-0 in District 29-6A
2020 All-VYPE San Antonio Public School Volleyball Team
The season has ended, and many teams are already preparing for next Fall, but we want to take a moment to recognize the tremendous work done by the San Antonio area teams this year!
With Reagan advancing to the State Semi Finals, and a tremendous performance by San Antonio's 6A District 28 and District 29 having all four teams in the Regional round- we can all agree the local talent was on fire! Likewise, the very talented New Braunfels Canyon made a deep run to the Regional Finals and we are already excited for next year!
With this season in the books, it's time to name the All- VYPE team and hand out the postseason accolades.
POSTSEASON ACCOLADES
Player of the Year: Nyah Anderson, Reagan
Coach of the Year: Heather Sanders, New Braunfels Canyon
Hitter of the Year: Jalyn Gibson, Brandeis
Setter of the Year: Carlee Pharris, Brandeis
Middle Blocker of the Year: Elise McGhee, Clark
Defensive Specialist/Libero of the Year: Bryshanna Brown, O'Connor
Utility Player of the Year: Erin Jones, New Braunfels Canyon
Newcomer of the Year: Grace Carroll, Alamo Heights
OUTSIDE HITTER
1st Team
Julia Aleman, Reagan
Kyla Malone, New Braunfels Canyon
Mackenzie Vernon, Harlan
Shavonne Respondek, Madison
Naomi Ortiz, Smithson Valley
2nd Team
Morgan Baese, New Braunfels
Jamiryana Hall, Taft
McKenzie Woitena, New Braunfels Canyon
Megan Runyan, Devine
Hannah Wittingstall, Alamo Heights
Sadie McAda, Pleasanton
Honorable Mention
Mackenzie Mahr, O'Connor
Kylie Wickley, Alamo Heights
Allie Scheidle, Kerrville Tivy
Mia Francis, Stevens
Faith Coldewey, Floresville
Allie Scheidle, Kerrville Tivy
Megan Wahrmund, Fredericksburg
Maselina Tuufuli, Steele
Elizabeth Williams, Navarro
Lauren Roberts, Boerne
Natalie Schulter, Boerne Champion
SETTERS
1st Team
Trinity Herrera, Clark
Terez Chavez, O'Connor
Julie Arguijo, Harlan
2nd Team
Rylee Davis, Madison
Madisyn Jones, Boerne
Shaylan Wright, Smithson Valley
Honorable Mention
Maribel Martinez, Reagan
Abigail Halstead, Brandeis
Emily Reinhard, La Vernia
Kearstin Davis, Reagan
Cayla Reyes, Harlandale
Ella Brunson, New Braunfels
Kristen Bernal, MacArthur
Kendra Grimm, Johnson
DS/LIBEROS
1st Team
Maddie Correa, Reagan
Addison Evans, New Braunfels Canyon
Amy Dewalt, Brandeis
2nd Team
Jaci Mesa, Smithson Valley
Leilani Moore, Harlan
Alyssa Manitzas, Reagan
Honorable Mention
Julissa Casas, LeeJade Bernal, New Braunfels
Chloe Martin, Johnson
Alyssa Ortega, Churchill
Dominique Guerra, McCollum
Keirson Jalowy, Kerrville Tivy
MIDDLE BLOCKERS
1st Team
Courtney Pope, New Braunfels Canyon
Canada Buchanan, Clemens
Remi Vanderpool, Reagan
2nd Team
Kyla Solis, Medina Valley
Madison Pike, Devine
Ahzhalon Coleman, Brennan
Madelynn Wallace, La Vernia
Honorable Mention
Lexi Gingras, Johnson
Summer Silva, Warren
Angelli Sanchez, McCollum
Chichi Ozigbo, Reagan
Cypress Guenther, New Braunfels
Nia Mack, Wagner
UTILITY PLAYERS
1st Team
Lexi Davila, O'Connor
Kiana Fallaha, Harlan
Emma Halstead, Brandeis
Kristin Swize, La Vernia
2nd Team
Bekah Williams, Smithson Valley
Emma Helmke, Churchill
Mia Robles, O'Connor
Spencer McCool, Medina Valley
Congratulations to all our area players and teams on such a wild and successful 2020 season!
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