Swollen Thumb said:
Thanks for the input. I'm in the Houston area. The Chronical does an ok job of covering things at a high level. Was just curious if there was another source out there that I wasn't aware of. Kind of like a Dave Cambell high school football type thing for volleyball.
Yes Vype has some good writeups for the top players and schools
https://digitaleditions.walsworth.com/publication/?m=11820&i=798027&p=1&ver=html5Chronicle just came out with preseason all houston teams and a power ranking
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/hs-sports/article/houston-high-school-volleyball-team-rankings-18271166.phphttps://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/hs-sports/article/all-greater-houston-preseason-hs-volleyball-team-18274192.phpAll Houston Preseason Team High school teams across the state begin volleyball practice next week, with another talented group ready to compete for championships.
The Houston area includes no lack of outstanding returning players, some of whom will sign with colleges in November.
While many will likely play at a high level this season, we selected 20 of the best for the All-Greater Houston preseason team.
Bea Angeles, Sr., L, Manvel
Angeles was one of the most active defenders in Texas as a junior, ranking 20th with 782 digs (6.0 per set). She added 103 assists and 38 aces as the Mavericks finished 33-11 with the District 18-5A championship and a regional tournament appearance. A Texas Sports Writers Association all-state honorable mention, Angeles is committed to St. Edward's University.
Reese Animashaun, Sr., S, St. John's
Animashaun was the Greater Houston Volleyball Coaches Association Setter of the Year from UIL 4A/5A and private schools last year, leading the Mavericks to a 34-8 record. Animashaun, who is verbally committed to Vanderbilt, amassed 600 assists, 260 kills, 260 digs and 50 blocks as a junior. Her 104 aces ranked 40th in the state, according to MaxPreps, helping her earn all-Southwest Preparatory Conference and All-Greater Houston honors.
HOUSTON HS VOLLEYBALL: Storylines to watch in 2023 season Jaela Auguste, Sr., MB, Grand Oaks
Auguste enters her final high school season as a gold medalist, helping the USA U19 team win the Pan American Cup in May. She was one of the state's best middles last year, ranking 16th with 164 blocks and second with a .524 hitting percentage. Committed to Florida, Auguste added 336 kills to earn All-Greater Houston honors. Grand Oaks finished 38-10 with a share of the 13-6A crown and a playoff victory.
Samara Coleman, Jr., OH, Grand Oaks
The Grizzlies return one of the area's most powerful front lines, including Coleman, who is committed to Pitt. Coleman was the GHVCA 6A Newcomer of the Year with 515 kills, 362 digs, 57 blocks and 41 aces while hitting .279. She led a Grand Oaks attack that included freshman standout Halle Thompson.
Peyton Fadal, Sr., S, Barbers Hill
Fadal was also recognized as Co-Greater Houston Volleyball Coaches Association Setter of the Year from UIL 4A/5A and private schools s after a strong all-around junior season. She amassed 1,080 assists, 293 digs, 144 kills, 86 aces and 58 blocks to earn an All-Greater Houston spot. The Eagles finished 40-7 with a 17-5A title and two playoff wins last year and return a productive group including Fadal, who is committed to Houston Christian.
Mykayla McMillian, Sr., L, Episcopal
McMillian's defense was key to the Knights' 35-7 record and undefeated run through SPC for their 11th conference crown. She recorded 435 digs, 102 assists and 74 aces to earn all-SPC honors. McMillian repeated as an All-Greater Houston honoree, helping St. Agnes to the TAPPS state title as a sophomore.
Brooklynn Merrell, Jr., L, Tompkins
Merrell anchored the defense for a 6A state finalist, as the Falcons finished 42-5 and advanced to their first state tournament. She ranked in the top 50 in Texas with 104 aces and 680 digs as a sophomore, adding 110 assists to earn TSWA all-state honorable mention.
Bayleigh Minor, Jr., MB, Fort Bend Christian
In addition to 85 blocks, Minor was one of the most efficient hitters in Texas as a sophomore. She recorded 344 kills with a .468 percentage, ranking fourth in the state. Minor powered the Eagles back to the TAPPS 5A state final, earning repeat All-Greater Houston and TAPPS first-team all-state honors.
Arianna Muoneke, Soph., OH, Concordia Lutheran
Muoneke was the Crusaders' leading attacker as a freshman, finishing with 494 kills, along with 239 digs, 63 aces and 32 blocks. She earned TAPPS second-team all-state and was selected as the All-Greater Houston Newcomer of the Year among private school standouts.
Adell Murray, Sr., MB, FB Austin
Murray had a breakout junior season, leading the Bulldogs with 104 blocks and a .263 hitting percentage while spiking 409 kills. She added 128 digs and 32 aces to earn TSWA first-team all-state. Murray is verbally committed to Penn.
Kirra Musgrove, Jr., S, Lutheran South
Musgrove amassed 439 assists as a sophomore and was even better as an attacker, hitting .307 with 490 kills. She added 313 digs, 81 aces and 52 blocks as the Pioneers finished 30-10-2 and reached the 5A state tournament. Musgrove was a TAPPS first-team all-state and All-Greater Houston selection.
Kassie O'Brien, Jr., S, Cinco Ranch
O'Brien was part of an outstanding sibling duo with Courtney O'Brien last year, finishing with 1,122 assists, 284 digs, 123 kills, 65 aces and 38 blocks as a sophomore. Committed to Kentucky, O'Brien earned an All-Greater Houston spot for her role in a 29-13 season that ended in the Region III-6A final.
Ashley Richardson, Sr., S, Clear Springs
Richardson had an exceptional all-around junior season, balancing 741 assists with 479 kills and hitting .366 to rank among the state's top 50. She added 378 digs, 66 blocks and 55 aces as the Chargers finished 39-9 with an undefeated 24-6A title and a regional tournament appearance. Richardson, who committed to Southeastern Louisiana, made All-Greater Houston.
Kimanni Rugley, Jr., MB, Pearland
Rugley was a force at the net as a sophomore, ranking 15th in the state with 172 blocks and 23rd with a .400 hitting percentage. She recorded 318 kills and 30 aces, earning an All-Greater Houston spot after contributing to a 35-13 record, undefeated 23-6A title and two playoff victories.
Olivia Stringer, Sr., OH, Brazoswood
Stringer took a lot of swings as a junior and connected on many, ranking 21st in the state with 572 kills while hitting .233. She tallied 328 digs, 57 aces and 35 blocks to help the Bucs to a 25-17 record and the playoffs. Stringer is committed to Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.
Jordan Taylor, Jr., MB, Langham Creek
Taylor is the reigning All-Greater Houston Blocker of the Year, stuffing 197 shots as a sophomore to rank fifth in Texas. Taylor, who is committed to Minnesota, recorded 352 kills and 70 digs while hitting .350. Langham Creek finished 31-14, including two playoff wins.
Sage Thomas, Sr., S, Columbus
Thomas finished second in the state with 1,455 assists, adding 65 kills and 55 aces as the Cardinals reached their second straight 3A state tournament. She made All-Greater Houston and TSWA all-state honorable mention, representing a 45-4 team.
Ally Tribe, Sr., OH, Columbus
Tribe was the finisher on one of the state's most productive tandems, raking sixth in Texas with 751 kills and 17th with a .407 hitting percentage. Tribe, who is committed to UTSA, also contributed 355 digs, 76 blocks and 72 aces to the Cardinals' state semifinal run.
Alice Volpe, Sr., L, Bridgeland
Volpe made All-Greater Houston for the second consecutive season, ranking 34th in the state with 720 digs to go with 183 assists and 48 aces. Volpe, who is committed to TCU, backed the defense of a team that finished 42-9 and finished one victory from a return trip to state.
Shaelin White, Sr., OH, Cy Ridge
White continues to be a full-rotation standout, leading the Rams with 523 digs and 410 kills as a junior. White, who is committed to Sam Houston, hit .218 and served 34 aces for a squad that finished within a game of the postseason.