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The stars of 2023-24 Grand Oaks Volleyball
The 2023 All-VYPE Public School Volleyball Teams presented by Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Similarly, Cinco Ranch and Tomball Memorial advanced to the furthest point in their program history, reaching the Class 6A State Final and Region II Finals, respectively.
Furthermore, another Katy ISD representative, Seven Lakes, displayed shades of their 2020 state title form to finish the year as Region III finalists.
In Class 5A, Barbers Hill also made school history by advancing five rounds deep into the playoffs, where they would ultimately fall to the eventual state finalist and perennial powerhouse Fulshear in the Regional Finals.
It was truly a year to remember for Houston fan-bases, with dozens of teams loaded with some of the top athletes in the state.
With that in mind, it's time to announce the 2023 All-VYPE Public School Volleyball team presented by Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine.
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TEAM OF THE YEAR: Grand Oaks Grizzlies
Shana Willeford (VYPE)
It was already well-known prior the season that Grand Oaks was no joke.
The Grizzlies were shot out of a cannon from the start, and they never looked back, gaining momentum week after week.
Coach Morgan Rogers' group featured easily the most stacked, not to mention deepest rosters in Texas, with the likes of Jaela Auguste, Halle Thompson, Audrey Terry, Samara Coleman, Caelyn Emmerling, and Cali Reece propelling the team to new heights.
Here's a crazy stat for you...
This team gave up a mere nine sets in 51 matches throughout the Fall. That's how good they were.
In just their fifth season as a varsity program, Grand Oaks Volleyball claimed the school's first-ever state championship after defeating Cinco Ranch in the final game of the season, finishing the year with an overall record of 50-1 (16-0 in district).
COACH OF THE YEAR: Morgan Rogers, Grand Oaks
Naturally, the coach of a championship team should get this nod.
Rogers has been with the program since it started up in 2018. As they were entering the State Tournament, Rogers acknowledged that she and her staff recognized the potential of the 2020 freshmen class that stepped onto her court.
Lo and behold, that group would ultimately emerge as state champs just three seasons later, after falling in the Area round each year prior.
The Grand Oaks coach, her staff, and her athletes endured several obstacles and feats of adversity in order to reach this point, and they can now revel in the satisfaction of being the best.
ALL-VYPE TEAM PHOTO GALLERY: Peyton Fadal, Barbers Hill
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
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ALL-VYPE Public School Volleyball Team
Hitter of the Year:Bailey Warren, Fulshear
Middle of the Year:Jaela Auguste, Grand Oaks
Setter of the Year: Kassie O'Brien, Cinco Ranch
Libero/DS of the Year: Anahi Alvarado, Tomball Memorial
Newcomer of the Year: Tinsley Welker, Fort Bend Austin
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First-Team
Hitter: Gabriella Martinez, Cinco Ranch
Hitter: Samara Coleman, Grand Oaks
Middle: Chloe Morgan, Barbers Hill
Setter: Peyton Fadal, Barbers Hill
Libero/DS: Alice Volpe, Bridgeland
Second-Team
Hitter:Ella Lewis, The Woodlands
Hitter: Avery Craig, Tomball Memorial
Middle:Sanaa Donaie, Goose Creek Memorial
Setter: Audrey Terry, Grand Oaks
Libero/DS: Morgan Madison, College Park
Third-Team
Hitter:Nadi’ya Shelby, Friendswood
Hitter: Temi Sam-Olibale, Seven Lakes
Middle: Sarah Odell, Tomball Memorial
Setter: Cayley Hanson, Deer Park
Libero/DS: Sydney Black, Fulshear
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Honorable Mentions
Hitter
Taylor Porter, Cypress Ranch
Caelyn Emmerling, Grand Oaks
Makenna Loo, Cinco Ranch
Lauren Witte, Fulshear
Kennedy Jones, Langham Creek
Dominique Phills, Dawson
Kennedi Rogers, Ridge Point
Ariana Muoneke, Cy-Fair
Anzley Rinard, Clear Springs
Raylee Schaffner, Bridgeland
Avery Koonsen, Pearland
Middle
Sameena Burns, Seven Lakes
Emily Killam, Cinco Ranch
Jordan Taylor, Langham Creek
Adell Murray, Fort Bend Austin
Shea Rainosek, Cinco Ranch
Christin Cowart, Tompkins
Setter
Alexys James, Fulshear
Addison Moss, Dawson
Ashley Richardson, Clear Springs
Kenedy Massie, Manvel
Caroline Adams, Friendswood
Taryn Gilreath, Cypress Ranch
Libero/DS:
Maggie Finnegan, Cinco Ranch
Cali Reece, Grand Oaks
Megan Chapman, Seven Lakes
Morgan Durdens, Clear Springs
Gabrielle Kennedy, Fort Bend Austin
Brooklynn Merrell, Tompkins
Bianca Beverly, Cy-Fair
Erin Goodson, Deer Park
The stars of 2023-24 Pearland Volleyball
CHECKING BOXES: Multiple H-Town VB squads secure District Titles
Not much has changed in Class 5A, with each of our top-5 winning both of their respective matchups last week. However, Montgomery and Manvel are surging at the perfect time, with only a couple of weeks remaining in the regular season.
The biggest headline in the private school scene is undoubtedly Lutheran South's 3-2 nail-biter victory over fellow TAPPS-5A title-contender FBCA. Given that these two clubs have a season-split against each other, it will be interesting to see how a potential tie-breaker will play out in the postseason. Additionally, Legacy Prep looks primed for a deep run in the playoffs.
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THE VYPE RANKINGS
Class 6A Top 20 (Numbers in parentheses indicate current record)
1. Grand Oaks Grizzlies (40-1; 14-0 in district)
2. Cinco Ranch Cougars (30-5; 14-0 in district)
3. Stratford Spartans (34-6; 11-0 in district)
4. Cypress Ranch Mustangs (30-5; 11-0 in district)
5. Deer Park Deer (29-9; 9-0 in district)
6. Pearland Oilers (31-10; 9-1 in district)
7. Tomball Memorial Wildcats (33-8; 11-0 in district)
8. Katy Tompkins Falcons (25-9; 11-2 in district)
9. Pearland Dawson Eagles (31-9; 8-1 in district)
10. The Woodlands Highlanders (29-14; 11-3 in district)
11. Langham Creek Lobos (31-9; 9-2 in district)
12. Clear Springs Chargers (29-12; 10-0 in district)
13. Ridge Point Panthers (28-13; 13-1 in district)
14. College Park Cavaliers (21-8; 10-3 in district)
15. Fort Bend Austin Bulldogs (25-14; 11-2 in district)
16. Atascocita Eagles (24-10; 11-0 in district)
17. Bridgeland Bears (24-12; 8-3 in district)
18. Seven Lakes Spartans (23-14; 10-3 in district)
19. Tomball Cougars (23-11; 9-2 in district)
20. Dobie Longhorns (29-7; 8-2 in district)
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The Woodlands Highlanders
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
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Class 5A Top 10
1. Barbers Hill Eagles (34-7; 11-0 in district)
2. Friendswood Mustangs (22-9; 9-0 in district)
3. Fulshear Chargers (31-4; 11-0 in district)
4. Foster Falcons (28-8; 10-1 in district)
5. Baytown Sterling Rangers (18-14; 8-3 in district)
6. Montgomery Bears (25-16; 5-6 in district)
7. Manvel Mavericks (20-17; 8-1 in district)
8. Magnolia West Mustangs (16-16; 6-5 in district)
9. Goose Creek Memorial Patriots (22-14; 6-5 in district)
10. Magnolia Bulldogs (18-17; 5-6 in district)
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Private School Top 10
1. Lutheran South Academy Pioneers (34-7; 11-1 in district)
2. Fort Bend Christian Academy Eagles (28-4; 11-1 in district)
3. Concordia Lutheran Crusaders (29-11; 4-1 in district)
4. Episcopal Knights (28-10; 6-0 in district)
5. Legacy Prep Lions (25-3-4; 6-1 in district)
6. Rosehill Christian Eagles (21-8; 10-0 in district)
7. St. John's Mavericks (19-9; 6-1 in district)
8. Houston Christian Mustangs (11-14; 4-2 in district)
9. Kinkaid School Falcons (9-11; 3-3 in district)
10. The John Cooper School Dragons (17-9 3-3 in district)