Christine Phillips

The atmosphere on the third and final day of the Northwest ISD Classic was absolutely electrifying, sending waves of excitement through the crowd from the very beginning. The first match of the gold bracket saw Grand Oaks deliver a stunning victory over Byron Nelson after an intense battle that stretched to three games. While Grand Oaks emerged as the ultimate victors, it must be acknowledged that Byron Nelson displayed moments of brilliance and played with incredible skill throughout the match. In another thrilling showdown, Wakeland showed its strength and prowess by defeating Argyle in a swift two games, earning itself a spot in the finals. Grand Oaks, powered by a roster of extraordinary athletes, demonstrated its mettle on the court throughout the weekend, setting the stage for a spectacular clash against Wakeland in the much-anticipated final. Grand Oaks ended up capturing the tournament title in straight sets, 25-20, 25-13. That being said this was a great preseason tournament for all the squads as they head into the next month and eventually the postseason! *** Freshman Phenoms Five talented freshmen players from North Texas made a significant impact during the tournament. Mariah Akinsola from Frisco Reedy dominated as a middle blocker, delivering powerful swings and solid blocks. Sophee Peterson from Byron Nelson showcased her versatility by running a six-two system from the back row, effectively distributing the offense while playing exceptional defense. Kamryn Mullican, representing Hebron, impressed as a setter and right-side hitter, unleashing a strong attack. Gentry Barker from Lovejoy shined as a six-rotation outside hitter, bringing athleticism and strategic play to distribute the offense. And Lexi Martin from Eaton stood out as a dynamic attacker everywhere on the court. *** Gold Bracket Results Grand Oaks d Byron Nelson 19-25, 25-16, 25-16 (semis) Wakeland d Argyle 25-13, 27-25 (semis) Byron Nelson d Argyle 25-17, 25-16 (3rd) Grand Oaks d Wakeland 25-20, 25-13 (final) *** All-Tournament Team MB Jaela Auguste– Grand Oaks OH Halle Thompson – Grand Oaks OH Samara Coleman – Grand Oaks S Audrey Terry – Grand Oaks S/RS Sarah Pfiffner – Frisco Wakeland L Aubree Fernandez – Frisco Wakeland MB Jessica Jones – Frisco Wakeland OH Sydnee Peterson – Byron Nelson OH Kylie Kleckner – Byron Nelson OH Ashlyn Seay – Byron Nelson MB Kat Holtman – Argyle S/RS Jordyn Moore – Argyle OH Ayden Ames – Prosper S/RS Hannah Beauford – Prosper S/RS Suli Davis – Colleyville Heritage *** Day 3 Show Stoppers Jaela Auguste, SR MB, Grand Oaks- Auguste, a 5-star recruit committed to Florida, is a literal wall at the net. She moves laterally well and her wingspan helps shut down the opposition. Halle Thompson, SO OH, Grand Oaks- Thompson, a 5-star athlete, is an explosive hitter who can fly. She has a quick jump and fast arm and is difficult to read. Samara Coleman, JR OH, Grand Oaks- Coleman, a 5-star recruit committed to Pitt, is a six-rotation contributor. She’s such an explosive attacker with a monster arm and ability to score in so many ways and anywhere on the court. Cali Reece, SO L, Grand Oaks- Reece was holding it down in the backrow in both serve receive and defensively. She helped set the pace on her first touches. Sarah Pfiffner, JR S/RS, Wakeland- Pfiffner, a 4-star recruit, was effective in both roles as a setter and a hitter. She came in clutch offensively in the final points against Argyle in the semifinals. Aubree Fernandez, SO L, Frisco Wakeland- Fernandez, a 3-star recruit, brings stability to the position for her team. She’s a steady passer with strong ball control skills. Jessica Jones, SR MB, Wakeland- Jones, a 3-star recruit committed to LSU, is a six-rotation middle who was providing offense both in the front row and back row throughout the day. Kealakai Bandy, SR OH, Wakeland- Bandy was a key contributor officially on the outside. She was playing smart and tooling the block consistently. Katherine Holtman, SR MB, Argyle- Holtman, a 3-star recruit committed to SFA, is a strong presence in the middle, She’s a scoring threat and someone defenses have to track. Jordyn Moore, JR S/RS, Argyle- Moore, a 3-star recruit, brings so much to the squad, from her skills to her competitive fire. She was setting on point and delivering reliable and consistent offense across the front. Shaye Feely, SR OH, Argyle- Feely is a bit undersized on the outside but it doesn’t matter when she goes up for a kill. She takes aggressive swings and showed her ability to tool blocks, as well as pass and defend in the back row. Ayden Ames, SR OH, Prosper- Ames, a 5-star recruit committed to Nebraska, is a six-rotation outside for her squad who defenses have to give a lot of attention to because she’s an equal scoring threat whether front or back row. And watch out for her on the slide attack. Hannah Beauford, JR S/RS, Prosper- Beauford, a 4-star recruit, did a fine job directing the offense. And in the front row she was delivering impressive kills consistently. Suli Davis, JR S/RS, Colleyville Heritage- Davis, a 5-star recruit, is a difficult cover no matter who is on the other side of the net. She’s an athletic attacker who gets up and swings with fire. She plays a dual role when in the back row and quarterbacks her squad well. Maddie Bird, SR OH, Colleyville Heritage- Bird is a six-rotation glue piece. She has great ball skills in the back row and lots of smarts shots when it comes to scoring. Sydnee Peterson, JR OH, Byron Nelson- Peterson, a 4-star recruit, is an athletic, wirey outside who gets off the ground quick. She has a fast swing and can generate real heat on her shots. Kylie Kleckner, SO OH, Byron Nelson- Kleckner, a 4-star recruit, has great ball skills in the back row and lots of smarts when it comes to scoring. Ashlyn Seay, SO OH, Byron Nelson- Seay, a 3-star recruit, has a great arm that can already generate heat

The Northwest ISD Classic was definitely entertaining to say the least as Day 2 action rolled on! I hustled between Byron Nelson High School and Eaton High School to watch the four gold pools. Byron Nelson, Argyle and Grand Oaks all went 3-0 in their respective pools. In the other pool, a three-way tie occurred, with Wakeland finishing first in the pool followed by El Paso Coronado in second and Colleyville Heritage in third. The clash between Grand Oaks and Lovejoy was an absolute blast to watch, although ultimately Grand Oaks ended up winning the match. Saturday’s semifinals are set with Grand Oaks playing Byron Nelson and Argyle going against Wakeland. *** TEAM SPOTLIGHT In the last 7 days I have been able to watch El Paso Coronado over four days AND let me tell you THEY ARE THE DEFINITION OF A SCRAPPY TEAM. Teams would be wise to play this team hard all the time. Seniors Alina Strickler, Nadia Peña, Gessell Martinez, Rhian Gee, Ashlee Macias and Alexa Lawrence lead their squad. Strickler and Peña offensively pack a punch on the pins. Juniors Danielle Gutierrez and Elle Rios​ are also huge contributors. They might not be in the gold bracket Saturday morning, but they will be facing off against SL Carroll in the silver bracket. *** DAY 2 SHOW STOPPERS Reese Renfrow, SR OH, Prosper- Renfrow, a 3-star recruit committed to Lewis, is a undersized outside hitter who swings and tools blocks with the best of them. Jayla Jackson, SO RS, Prosper- Jackson, a 3-star recruit, was really effective on the right side offensively. She also reads well defensively at the net. Caroline Tredwell, SR MB, Flower Mound- Tredwell, a 3-star recruit committed to UTSA, makes her presence known on both sides of the ball. She takes up space and is a physical hitter and blocker. Audrey Jackson, JR OH Flower Mound- a 4-star recruit committed to Texas Beach, brings the heat on the pins. Ashlyn Seay, SO OH, Byron Nelson- Seay, a 3-star recruit, hits with good pace, swings well and was exploiting the holes in the block regularly. Emily Housknecht, JR L, Byron Nelson- Housknecht is quick and covers ground chasing down balls and extending rallies. Nadia Peña, S/RS, El Paso Coronado- Peña, a Texas A&M-Kingsville commit, is a lefty who can wail on the ball in the front row and has a soft touch setting in the back row. Sophia Armstrong, SR L, Rockwall- Armstrong, a 3-star recruit committed to Louisiana, controls the back row with lots of range and presence in both serve receive and defense. Kristin Smith, SR S, Frisco Reedy- Smith moves well and has a nice touch. She puts up a clean ball. Tionna Owens, SR MB, Waxahachie- Owens has nice size and is a disrupter in the middle. She does well getting touches and blocks. Taryn Barnes, SR OH, SL Carroll- Barnes, a 3-star recruit committed to Angelo State, was staying aggressive and challenging blockers with strong swings. Abbey Pace, SR L, SL Carroll- Pace is a scrapper in the back court. She has a no fear attitude on defense. Kayla Clark, SR RS, Arlington Lamar- Clark is a huge part of the Lamar offense with the way she can get up and deliver. Lainee Pyles, SR OH, Fossil Ridge- Pyles, a 4-star recruit committed to LSU, is a high-flying, hard-hitting outside who shoulders a large load of the offense. Jordyn Moore, JR S/RS, Argyle- Moore, a 3-star recruit, is a physical hitter on the right who helps spread out the attack being the threat she is and has a great touch on the ball setting her hitters. Katherine Holtman, SR MB, Argyle- Holtman, a 3-star recruit committed to SFA, had a strong showing in the middle. She blocks well and has a nice arm to torment defenses with. Maris Boop, JR MB, Weatherford- Boop has a knack defensively at the net. She tracks the ball and moves laterally incredibly well. Ella Lewis, JR OH, The Woodlands- Lewis, a 3-star recruit, is a reliable scorer who was finding gaps in the seams and open spots on the court with her smart shot selection. Payton Stroud, JR S/RS, The Woodlands- Stroud has her share of responsibility setting and hitting. She has a great touch on the ball when she dishes her hitters. Brooklyn Bailey, JR MB/RS, Highland Park-Bailey, a 3-star recruit, is lanky and has a fluid swing and can generate pace to help spread out the attack, especially on the slide. Aaliyah Smith, JR OH Ridge Point- Smith, a 4-star recruit committed to Rice, swings front and back row and did well in helping carrying her share of the offense. Haley Kerstetter, JR MB, Hebron- Kerstetter was effective on the attack when set. She has a solid arm and has nice range with her shots. Estella Homoya, JR S, Vandegrift- Homoya, a 5-1 setter, moves well, has a soft touch and locates well to all spots. Mira Klem, SR RS, Coppell- Klem is long and lanky. She gets up well and takes aggressive swings wherever she is. Kiley Brooks, SO L, Northwest- Brooks controls the back row. She’s spot on with her passing and gets after it defensively. Madison Scrivner, SR S, Northwest- Scrivner, a 3-star recruit committed to North Texas, moves well and has a nice touch. She puts up a clean ball consistently. Levariya Pinder, SO OH, Northwest- Pinder, a 4-star recruit, is a six-rotation outside who’s strong in serve receive and defense, Pereira is a bit undersized but a gamer on the attack. Sarah Pfiffner, JR S/RS, Wakeland- Pfiffner, a 4-star recruit, does well getting her various hitters involved and keeping defenses honest by using her middles when she can. Jessica Jones, SR MB, Wakeland- a 3-star recruit committed to LSU, is an impactful middle with both her swinging and blocking. Suli Davis, JR S/RS, Colleyville Heritage- Davis, a 5-star recruit, is a smooth operator in any position she is in. She plays under total control and

If you want some non-stop, action-packed volleyball, look no further than the high school scene! It’s a well-known fact that the volleyball world operates in cycles – teams go through highs and lows, programs rise and fall. But let me tell you at the NorthWest ISD Volleyball Classic this year is on a whole new level of fun! It’s like a whirlwind of talent, passion and sheer determination hitting the courts. Get ready for some mind-blowing plays, breathtaking digs and epic comebacks this weekend.  Talk about an international volleyball extravaganza in North Texas this weekend! Picture this: four Texans, fresh from their adventures at the U19 World Championships in Croatia, now back on their high school squads ready to ball out with their teammates. It was so awesome to see them all back on the high school court. From the ferocity of USC Commit Favor Anyanwu at Sachse HS, to the finesse of LMU commit Bella Ocampo at Highland Park HS, not forgetting the sheer grit of Ayden Ames at Prosper HS and the dynamic energy of Florida Commit Jaela Auguste at Grand Oaks HS. They walked back onto that court and brought an undeniable spark to their respective teams. It was an absolute blast witnessing their seamless transition from the world stage to the local brilliance of high school volleyball.  It’s the year of the freshman, in my opinion, and mark my words, they are here to make a statement. Now, don’t misunderstand me, we have some jaw-dropping talent across all grade levels, but let me tell you, these young rookies are something special. It’s so fun to be witnessing a new crop of superstars emerge and set the bar higher than ever before.  There’s nothing quite like the bond of sisterhood, especially when it comes to the volleyball court! And guess what? North Texas is brimming with incredibly talented sister duos that are taking the varsity squads by storm. Take a look at Flower Mound, where the Tredwell sisters (UTSA commit middle blocker Caroline Tredwell and setter Allison Tredwell) bring their synchronicity to create an unstoppable force. Another dynamic duo is the Davis sisters (setter/right side Suli Davis and middle blocker Onita Davis) representing Colleyville Heritage, who bring athleticism and passion to the court. And let’s not forget about the Peterson sisters (outside hitter Sydnee Peterson and setter Sophee Peterson) at Byron Nelson, showcasing their teamwork and determination with every play. This is just the beginning, as there are even more phenomenal sister duos throughout the country, ready to leave their mark on this season.  *** TEAM SPOTLIGHT Grand Oaks HS out of the Houston metro boasts an incredibly powerful lineup. With middle blocker Jayla Auguste (Florida commit), sophomore outside hitter Halle Thompson, junior outside hitter Samara Coleman (Pitt commit) and senior outside hitter Caelyn Emmerling (Texas State commit) firing away at the pins, their offensive firepower is impressive to say the least. Additionally, sophomore libero Cali Reece anchors the defense and serves as a vital component in their ball control. Their cohesion and skill make them a force to be reckoned with, and it’s going to be thrilling to watch them grow throughout the season.  *** DAY 1 SHOW STOPPERS Sydnee Peterson, JR OH, Byron Nelson- Peterson, a 4-star recruit, is a valuable six-rotation outside for her squad who takes a lot of big swings. She did well tooling and scoring consistently. Kylie Kleckner, SO OH, Byron Nelson- Kleckner, a 4-star recruit, is fearless with a hard, aggressive swing challenging blockers. She’s also really solid in the back row defensively. Vivian Parker, SR OH, Aledo- Parker, a 3-star recruit committed to Missouri, just gets the job done being steady, consistent, and powerful. She has good ball skills and uses her smarts to be a reliable scorer. Alyssa Todd, SO OH, Aledo- Todd can get up and get after it. She has a smooth swing and generates pace. Brennan Ramirez, SR L, Waxahachie- Recent Texas commit Ramirez is quick and covers ground in a hurry. She has no problem flying all over the court in pursuit of the ball. Claire Conner, SO OH, Weatherford- Conner is an undersized hitter who has no fear when attacking.  Gabi Ashcraft, SR S, Rockwall- Ashcraft, who is committed to Palm Beach Atlantic, does well guiding the attack. She has a nice release and sets a hittable ball consistently. Harley Krause, SR OH, Rockwall- Krause, a SFA commit, was bringing the heat on the attack. She was not holding back, taking aggressive swings and delivering on a regular basis. Ava Shankle, SR OH/MB, Grapevine- Shankle, a 3-star recruit committed to The Ohio State, was playing in a six-rotation right side position when I was watching. She has a massive arm and brings the heat consistently.  Mckenna Brand, SR L, Lovejoy- Brand, a 4-star recruit committed to UConn, is an intense competitor who plays all out and is steady and consistent with her passing. Skylar Jackson, SO OH, Lovejoy- Jackson, a 3-star recruit, passes well out of serve receive. She also just explodes on the attack offensively when called on.  Shelby Burriss, JR MB, Lovejoy- Burriss, a 4-star recruit, is fiery at times, especially after delivering a timely block. She also provides stability in the middle, being both a scoring threat and solid blocker. Danielle Gutierrez, JR L, El Paso Coronado- Gutierrez again shows her scrappiness on the court. She plays with good energy and has solid ball control to help anchor the defense. Alina Strickler, SR OH, El Paso Coronado- Strickler is an undersized outside hitter with no fear on the court. She swings with the best of them and plays defense with the best of them consistently.  Favor Anyanwu, SR MB/OH, Sachse- Anyanwu, a 5-star recruit committed to USC, was literally going over blocks on the pins. It was fun to see her playing outside for her squad. She brings the heat LITERALLY anywhere she swings. Kaelynn Sims, JR MB/OH, Sachse- Sims, a UNLV commit, can hit from the left, middle and right as she makes her way across the front row.   Kennedi Rogers, JR OH, Ridge Point- Rogers, a 4-star recruit, is

The second day of the MISD Methodist Mansfield Medical Center Invitational was a fun one to be sure. And like Day 1 I was only able to watch matches at two locations. It was fun to see Colleyville Heritage take the court with a few new faces. As did Midlothian. And leading into the Championship bracket Saturday only four squads remained undefeated: Mansfield, Colleyville Heritage, El Paso Franklin and Midlothian. *** TEAM SPOTLIGHTS Colleyville Heritage: The defending state 5A champions faced the challenge of rebuilding their lineup after losing several key seniors. Returning starters junior S/RS Suli Davis and senior OH Maddie Bird have added transfer libero Sarah Mendoza along with the younger Davis sister, Onita, in the mix. Their presence has provided a new look and injected renewed energy into the squad. With their talents and capabilities, Colleyville Heritage is poised to continue their success and defend their title. Mansfield: This squad boasts a group of experienced seniors who have been instrumental in leading the squad. Senior Mia Clay excels as a dynamic outside hitter, while Lauren Demuth dominates in the middle, providing a strong presence at the net. Oral Roberts commit setter Rachel Resta is a constant presence on the court and sophomore Kylie Meche adds athleticism and power on the outside. Their collective leadership and talent are instrumental in shaping the squad’s early success. Midlothian: The roster has a new look after losing a senior heavy starting lineup from last season. Junior 6-2 outside McKenzie Berg is one to keep your eyes on heading into the season. She has a high contact point on the pins and is hard to read when she connects. Senior Oklahoma Baptist commit Angelina Masojc holds down the middle along with sophomore outside Kameron Rector hammering on the outside. *** DAY 2 SHOW STOPPERS Sarah Mendoza, JR L, Colleyville Heritage- Mendoza, a 4-star recruit, is a new addition to the reigning 5A state champion squad. She is steady out of serve receive and reads/anticipates well. Suli Davis, JR S/RS, Colleyville Heritage- Davis, a 5-star recruit, splits time on her high school squad setting and swinging. She has a great touch on the ball and when she attacks, well, she brings the heat. Nadia Peña, JR RS, El Paso Coronado- Peña is a undersized lefty who has a whip of an arm and a no fear attitude. Alina Strickler, JR OH, El Paso Coronado- Strickler is a bit undersized but doesn’t ever back down. She’s an aggressive attacker who knows how to challenge and tool blocks for points. Karizma Trevino, JR L Hereford- Trevino is a speedy and talkative libero who plays with good energy. Brooklyn Kinsey, JR OH, Canyon- Kinsey is another outside who is a bit undersized. But Kinsey has an aggressive approach to her attacking and isn’t afraid to challenge blockers. Trinity Nunley, SR RS, Richland- Nunley, a UT Tyler commit, can hammer on the right side. She is a reliable and consistent scorer. Serenity Nunley, JR L Richland- The younger Nunley sister brings athleticism and a won’t-back-down attitude to the libero position. Holland Hickman, SR MB, Creekview- Hickman is a bit raw but has incredible upside with her length and athleticism. Memorie Wilson, SR MB, Creekview- Wilson can get up in a hurry. She is an athlete and when she does, she can rip the ball. Kassidy Meyer, JR MB, Whitehouse- Meyer puts up a solid block as well as presenting a good scoring option. Ashley Rhame, JR S, Whitehouse- Rhame has nice hands and sets a clean ball. She’s also spot on with her location, including a good connection with her middles. Grace Maxwell, SR S, Mansfield Legacy- Maxwell is a constant hustler. She also knows how to move the ball around without fear. Jordan Henderson, SR MB, Mansfield Legacy- Henderson makes her presence felt defensively with her blocking. MJ Piggee, SR MB, South Grand Prairie- Piggee has some major physicality to her. She gets up pretty well and is capable of crushing one down when the option is there. McCall Sims, SR L, West Plains- Sims is a gamer with her hustle. She moves around the court quickly and covers a lot of ground because of it. Angelina Masojc, SR MB, Midlothian- Masojc, an Oklahoma Baptist commit, is a two-way contributor with her blocking and effective scoring with an ability to vary her shots. McKenzie Berg, JR OH, Midlothian- Berg, a six-rotation outside, has a lively arm and high contact point and it makes her a very difficult hitter to block. Kathryn Dietrich, JR RS/S, Mansfield- Dietrich is a right side who can jump in and set in a pinch which adds to a different level of connectivity with her teammates. Mia Clay, SR OH, Mansfield- Clay, a St. Edwards commit, is a six-rotation outside who brings calmness on the court. That being said when she connects with the ball she definitely brings the heat. Kiana Babaei, JR S, Frisco Memorial- Babaei has solid hands to go with a strong ability to move the ball around to her various hitters with reliable accuracy. Faith Roulston-Aliu, SO MB, Frisco Memorial- Roulston-Aliu is still a bit raw but has incredible upside with her length and athleticism. She will be fun to watch grow in this position. Freshman Standouts Sheridan Riles, S Midlothian Chloe Flowers, DS Colleyville Heritage Claire Bundy, S Colleyville Heritage

The 2023 high school volleyball season kicked off with the MISD Methodist Mansfield Medical Center Invitational. This annual event was spread across five high schools, and I got the chance to watch the pools at Mansfield and Lake Ridge high schools on the first day. The atmosphere was electric as teams competed fiercely, showcasing their skills and teamwork. The matches were intense, filled with remarkable displays of athleticism.  One team that I was excited to see was the El Paso Franklin High School squad. Despite their smaller stature, these athletes brought the heat with their incredible athleticism. Setter Hannah Finn was dishing well for her squad, while senior outside Jordan Imperial unleashed a barrage of powerful hits from the outside. Defensive specialist Ireanna Carrasco showcased her defensive prowess with some superb plays. Victoria Bailey swung with confidence, pressuring opposing defenses, while Lindsay Herrera stood tall as a formidable blocker in the middle. Their fearless swings against big blocks and never say die defense was fun to watch. The match between Waxahachie and Frisco Memorial was a great match to finish Day 1. Tionna Owens from Waxahachie dominated the middle with her wall-like defense and powerful hits. The Waxahachie libero Brennan Ramirez showcased incredible speed and serve receive passing, while their outside hitter Migdaly Bernal delivered explosive hits. Frisco Memorial’s Ava Steffe swung with precision, and setter Kiana Babaei distributed excellent balls. Julianna Hernandez, Frisco Memorial’s libero, was a scrapper in the backcourt. Teams that went 3-0 on Day 1 included Mansfield, Colleyville Heritage, Lake Ridge, Waxahachie, Bushland, El Paso Franklin, El Paso Coronado and Canyon West Plains. *** DAY 1 SHOW STOPPERS Rachel Resta, SR S, Mansfield- Resta, a 3-star recruit committed to Oral Roberts, was dishing with authority. She quarterbacks her team well. Kylie Meche, SO OH, Mansfield- Meche jumps incredibly well and when she connects she can crank on the outside.  Landri Jay, JR L, Canyon- Jay was literally everywhere. She was also passing well in serve receive all day. Cali Mckinley, JR OH, Canyon- Mckinley is an undersized outside who is a firecracker. She swings with fire and plays scrappy defense.  Mira Klem, SR S/RS, Coppell- Klem, normally a setter/rightside, is actually playing everywhere on the court for her squad. She has a huge block at the net and is an offensive threat to opposing teams.  Hannah Finn, JR S, El Paso Franklin- Finn is strong and moves the ball well for her squad. She also has no fear in running down balls to keep her team in the match.  Jordan Imperial, SR OH, El Paso Franklin- Imperial is a bit undersized on the outside but she doesn’t care. She fires through the block with ease. Defensively she is scrappy.  Grace Sweeney, SR OH, Midlothian Heritage- Sweeney, an undersized outside, is a handful for defenses and she can unload on the ball well. Caitlin Beckham, JR S, Midland Legacy- Beckham, a 5-1 setter, was doing a great job dishing the entire court. She connected well with her hitters. Sarah Philley, SR MB, Midland Legacy- Philley is a wall defensively at the net. She also makes smart plays offensively.  Dawn Moore, SO S/RS, Lake Ridge- Lefty Moore, a 3 star-recruit, cranks on the ball when she is on the pins. She splits roles and does a great job dishing her teammates. Mckenzie Charles, JR MB, Lake Ridge- Charles, an undersized but incredibly athletic middle, runs the quicks with authority. Madelyn Ross, JR S/RS, South Grand Prairie- Ross is a competitor. She swings with aggression in the front row and dishes the ball effectively in the back row.  London Baker, SR S/RS, Hereford- Baker is a setter who has a lively arm in the front row and sets smoothly in the back row. Tionna Owens, SR MB, Waxahachie- Owens, was a constant force at the net. Her wingspan helped her seal the net against anything tight with her huge block. Migdaly Bernal, SR OH, Waxahachie- Bernal is a six-rotation outside who both swings and blocks well.\ Ava Steffe, JR OH, Frisco Memorial- Steffe is the do-it-all six-rotation outside. She is explosive and consistent all the way around. Julianna Hernandez, SO L, Frisco Memorial- Hernandez, a 3-star recruit, was everywhere in the back court. She is smooth in serve receive and digs anything thrown her way. Freshman Standouts Laney Jones, S/RS Canyon Madison Hatley, OH South Grand Prairie Scarlett Young, MB South Grand Prairie Brooklyn Ross, L Lake Ridge Brielle Smith, RS Lake Ridge Kensli Holley-Tyler, S Lake Ridge

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