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  1. Tournament Results 8/17-8/19

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    1 minute ago, highsky said:

    Some of you folks aren't actually here to talk volleyball.  Stirring the pot is what y'all like to do.  

    Yes, we have lost games.  Are we upset about it? Not at all.  It's all game experience to get better as a team.  I don't know if anyone noticed but Vidor came into Hardin having won the Silsbee tournament and was 7-0, but lost in 3 sets.   Like I said before, tournament/non-district games don't really matter.  Those games are to get ready for district play. 

    In my opinion, volleyball is down all across the board.  Even Huffman, who is coming off a state volleyball run last year, is down.  They are still good, but not the same as last year.   I have not seen many dominant teams this season, with the exception of maybe Tatum and Jewett Leon.  

    Are you saying Barbers Hill is down? 

    During Vidors 7-0 start, did they play anyone with a pulse? Records aren't always the end all be all, need to look at who they are actually playing. BH has played some big time programs, not sure anyone else in the area has played anyone remotely in the same ballpark.  If you are only playing other teams from the Golden Triangle you might want to step out and play some other areas. Bridge City stepped out and played the Dickinson tourney two years ago and never came back, the same tourney BH has reached the finals 3 years in a row and won it back to back. Nederland has played in the John Turner two years in a row in Pearland and has finished in the bottom both years. My opinion is BH is close enough to Houston area club volleyball that their players develop at the top levels of club where as east texas/gold triangle has a hard time keeping up due to logistics. Until that changes the level of volleyball in HS will not change. 

    Huffman lost some srs last year including their setter so that is tough to replace. They got on a magical run last year but for perspective they lost to BH 3-0 last year and 3-0 the year before.  

     

     

  2. Has Been Sports Area Power Rankings

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    52 minutes ago, AshlyHasBeen said:

    5A Baytown Sterling went 28-8 last season and two rounds deep in the playoffs. They're no slouch. 

    That was last year. Baytown Sterling lost its D1 middle  and Juco Setter and is not even close to the same team this year. They may not even make the playoffs. Need to take into account returners. Their record so far this year pretty clearly shows they aren't the same team. 

  11. Tournament Scores/Results week of Aug. 7th

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    Barbers Hill finishes 10th  and as the highest finishing 5A team.

    Key notes - Beat Manvel in 2 and #1 5a Houston ranked Friendswood in 3 who are potential 3rd round playoff matchups

    Beat #3 State Ranked 5A Birdville in 3

    Two of their loses were in close sets to the teams in the championship Dripping Springs and Mt St Marys.

    After leading 6A defending State Champ and current #1 6A Dripping Springs the Eagles fell in two close sets.

    Lost in 3 to Mt St Mary from Oklahoma  who was 47-1 last year. 3rd match went to 25 (23-25), had it only gone to 15 as most 3rd sets do the Eagles would have won 15-13. 

    Good showing while also learning some things. The Eagles should be state ranked next week.

    District foes Crosby and Nederland finished 39th and 42nd respectively. 

    Nederland beat 44th place Bryan twice and 48th place Porter for their three wins.

    Crosby beat 40th place Kingwood Park, 45th place Sequin and 47th place Spring for their three wins. 

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  14. Crosby 2023

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    1 minute ago, Cougar14.2 said:

    Man, who literally gives a crap about how kids celebrate? You sound like get off my lawn guy. You know how many people we’ve watched celebrate like they’ve won the Super Bowl when they’ve beaten Crosby at home, including y’all? 
     

    Potentially sitting six weeks your senior has a way of impacting things, among other variables. 

    lol well during a game its a penalty so I guess its ok to act a fool after the game, especially with coach Mr. Accountability. 

     

    23 minutes ago, Cougar14.2 said:

    We could still go 4-6. The participation numbers are still low, we probably won’t even have enough for a freshman A & B this year. The fact that this year we more physically look like the Crosby teams we’ve become known for is somewhat of a given. We’re probably not going to have two consecutive years being as thin as we were last season if things are normal. We also have the supplemental talent eligible this year which is a nod to those kids and parents for getting their business taken care of even while the program was rudderless. All we’re talking about is what Crosby looks like physically. 

    Houston Westbury looks like Spring Westfield and can’t play a lick though. 

    Always hedging that way he can say I told you so either way.  Lets hear it, what is your prediction for this years Cougars?  

  15. Scrimmages

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    7 hours ago, BBfan061 said:

    About to watch Bellville vs Columbus … both teams have been at the past 3 state tournaments. Both are pre season top 5 in 4A and 3A. Columbus has a OH committed to Texas Tech. Should be some good volleyball 

    That outside for Columbus is committed to UTSA not Tech I believe. She is a solid player. Ally Tribe 

  20. Crosby 2023

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    On 8/1/2023 at 9:42 AM, Cougar14.2 said:

    Man, I would give up a whole paycheck if someone could answer this? I think Rio had the participation numbers for two reasons. One, he did stuff like blasting the music at practice rather that be rap, country or gospel. Two, he had Johnny Freeman and DJ Mann as assistants who kids wanted to go play for regardless if Rio was there or not. 

    Coach P was a player's coach also, and not that Rio didn't require accountability, but Coach P required a lot more of it and I think that turned some kids off. I think that's the majority of the impact on participation we're still feeling at Crosby today. 

    IDK if it's a positive or negative but if they continue to build at the same rate in Crosby I wouldn't at all be surprised to see our enrollment up around 3,000 by the 2030 realignment. That may be our only hope for increased participation? 

    Was Coach P, aka the coach of accountability, the coach that was stomping on the BH logo in midfield or was that Rio? 

    So I take it 14.2,  you are back on board from the "Crosby hired an old guy coach and looking to transfer mantra" we heard this summer? 

  21. Vype and Houston Chronicle Preseason rankings/All-Greater Houston preseason team

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    VYPE's TOP 20 CLASS 5A PRESEASON RANKINGS

    1. Friendswood Mustangs

    2. Fulshear Chargers

    3. Barbers Hill Eagles

    4. Magnolia West Mustangs

    5. Lake Creek Lions

    6. Foster Falcons

    7. Magnolia Bulldogs

    8. Manvel Mavericks

    9. Baytown Sterling Rangers

    10. Fort Bend Kempner Cougars

     

    Houston Chronicle

    A preseason ranking of the top 10 high school volleyball teams in the Houston area:

    1. Tompkins

    Tompkins fell a win short of lifting its first state title last November in its best season in program history. The Falcons utilized an underclassman-heavy team to surpass the program win total for the second consecutive season while clinching their first state tournament berth. Eleven players from that history-making team are back, looking to finish the job under coach Allison Merrell, including junior Brooklynn Merrell, who anchored the defense with 104 aces, 680 digs and 110 assists to earn TSWA all-state honorable mention, senior and Florida State commit Skylar Skrabanek, who also earned TSWA all-state honorable mention, and Erica Dellesky, Virginia Tech commit.

     
     

    2. The Woodlands

    The Highlanders had another strong campaign in 2022, finishing with a 43-10 overall record and sharing the District 13-6A title with Grand Oaks. The Woodlands had a 15-1 mark in league matches, its only loss coming against the Grizzlies. The program always seems to reload, and this year is no exception. The Highlanders have some big shoes to fill after the graduation of setter/outside hitter Claire DeWine, but they do return their kill leader from last season with junior Ella Lewis. Lewis is poised even more success after posting 494 kills last year. Since Terri Wade took over as head coach in 2015, The Woodlands has produced five 40-win seasons and two state tournament appearances, including last season.

    3. Grand Oaks

    Grand Oaks went toe-to-toe against Bridgeland in a five-set playoff thriller that saw the Bears narrowly escape while the Grizzlies were eliminated in the second-round for the fourth consecutive season. Ten of those players are back, including senior middle blocker and Florida commit Jaela Auguste, who helped the United States U19 squad win the Pan American Cup, junior outside hitter and Pitt commit Samara Coleman, who was named the GHVCA 6A Newcomer of the Year and sophomore outside hitter Halle Thompson, who was named the All-Greater Houston Newcomer of the Year.

    4. Clear Springs

    Ashley Richardson helped Clear Springs and the Class of 2023 advance to the Region III-6A tournament for the third consecutive season under coach Shannon McClellen. Setter and Southeastern Louisiana commit Richardson, who was named District 24-6A MVP and earned All-Greater Houston honors after recording 741 assists with 479 kills and hitting .366, will now provide the senior leadership alongside a handful of other returners that include Morgen Durgens, 24-6A Setter of the Year, and first-team selections Abby Fuller and Anzley Rinard plus second-team selections Andrea Colocado and Myah Griggs. Expectations will be high for the Chargers, who have suffered only four district losses the past three seasons.

    5. Ridge Point

    The Panthers saw their 2022 season end in heartbreaking fashion, falling in three close sets against Tompkins in the regional quarterfinals. It was another banner year for Ridge Point, which finished 39-8 overall and 16-0 in District 20-6A. The Panthers have not lost a single district match over the past three seasons, posting a 30-0 record. The program has only lost one district contest over the past four years since coach Lauryn Bailey took the reins. Ridge Point lost its top player from last season with the graduation of outside hitter Sydney Jordan, now at Colorado, but there is plenty of talent still in the fold. That group includes junior Kennedi Rogers, who posted 340 kills last season and has been starting since her freshman year.

    6. Cinco Ranch

    The O'Brien sisters led Cinco Ranch to the Region III-6A final for the second time in program history and first time since 2009. While outside hitter Courtney signed with Texas Tech after being named the District 19-6A Outstanding Hitter, junior and Kentucky commit Kassie, who is the reigning Outstanding Setter after recording 1,122 assists, still has unfinished business under coach Danielle Wells. To match last year’s intensity, Kassie, who earned All-Greater Houston honors alongside her sister, will lean on nine other returners, including first-team selection senior middle blocker Shea Rainosek, second-teamers senior Emily Killam and junior outside hitter Gabi Martinez, plus honorable mention senior outside hitter Makenna Loo.

    7. Cypress Ranch

    Cypress Ranch will be aiming for more postseason success after falling to The Woodlands in the second round last year. The Mustangs finished with an impeccable 43-3 overall record, including a 14-0 mark in District 16-6A action. The program has gone 82-7 over the past two seasons combined under coach Chrissy Woodward. The biggest challenge for the team this season might be replacing record-setting outside hitter Bianna Muoneke, now at Texas A&M. Muoneke finished her final prep campaign with 810 kills, earning All-Greater Houston Hitter of the Year honors. The good news for the Mustangs is that junior Taylor Porter is back in the lineup after recording 426 kills last year. She should be a key contributor once again.

    8. Manvel

    Bea Angeles anchored Manvel’s defense last season with 782 digs as a junior, good for 20th statewide. The libero and St. Edward’s University commit helped the five-player Class of 2023, and the rest of the Mavericks, reach the Region III-5A semifinals for the second consecutive season. Ten players from that squad returned under coach Susan Kennedy. Angeles will be joined this time around by junior Kenedy Massie, who was named the District 18-5A Setter of the Year after recording 1,054 assists, first-team selections senior Christian Fairbanks and sophomore Jasmyn Walker, second-teamer senior Tylisee Brinkley plus honorable mentions sophomore London King and Nevaeh English.

    9. Barbers Hill

    The 2023 senior class of Avery Wilks and Jacie Meredith and an underclassman-heavy Barbers Hill team captured the most wins in program history with 40. Although the squad fell short of the ultimate goal by falling to Manvel in the third round for the second consecutive season, 11 of those players are back to pick up where they left off under District 17-5A Coach of the Year Casey Veen. The bunch will be led by a pack of seniors that includes HCU commit Payton Fadal, who was named the GHVCA postseason Class 4A/5A/private schools Setter of the Year and District 17-5A Most Valuable Player, and middle hitter Chloe Morgan, who made the GHVCA postseason team and took home District 17-5A Newcomer of the Year honors.

    10. Episcopal

    Episcopal captured its first Southwest Preparatory Conference title since 2019 last November under a quadruplet of seniors, including Princeton signee Ava Harrington. The Knights set the bar high alongside then first-year coach Cyd McMillian, ultimately going undefeated in league play and winning their 11th conference crown before sweeping their opponents at the SPC championship tournament. Eight of those players returned as seniors, including libero and repeat All-Greater Houston honoree Mykayla McMillian, who earned GHVCA postseason honors alongside outside hitter Allyson Frailey. The new squad will seek to match last year’s intensity into a second consecutive SPC championship.

    Honorable mentions: Summer Creek, Columbus, Langham Creek, Bridgeland, Fort Bend Christian, Lake Creek, Dawson, Pearland, Friendswood, Conroe, Deer Park, Tomball, Bellville, Cy-Fair, Stratford, Foster.

    All 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.

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    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.

  23. Dave Campbell’s 5AD1 District 8 Prediction

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    11 minutes ago, Cougar14.2 said:

    Coach Snelson is like Coach P’s mentor. Coach Snelson is well informed of his situation. At the end of the day a coach should never tell a recruiter “that’s not the kid you want to offer”, all kids aren’t the same. It was just going to be easier for him to play at Dickinson than it would be in the district. 

    Are you implying that is what the BH coach did?  

  24. Dave Campbell’s 5AD1 District 8 Prediction

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    33 minutes ago, Mr. Buddy Garrity said:

    Dixon. 

     

    I thought he had went back to BH until a convo I had with someone that works there. 

     

    So this makes 3 schools in 2 years??? 

    I liked my play on spelling better lol but yes 3 schools in 2 years.  BH probably told him to get lost if he tried to come back after what he pulled. They have a strong receiving core this year, Dont think they want the circus that comes with him.  Maybe he should have tried Baytown Sterling, I doubt Snelson at Dickinson will put up with much nonsense.  I wonder if he is living with his 7 on 7 coach. 

  25. Dave Campbell’s 5AD1 District 8 Prediction

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    4 hours ago, Cougar14.2 said:

    That was my main concern running that style offense. Two games I would point to is our game in 2013 against Elgin and last year against Longview. Both ran 21 personnel and neither had a great offensive line but both rushed for around 400 yards on us. Elgin ran a lot of overload/student body type stuff and Simmons ended up with like 45 carries for 345 yards and just wore us down. Longview had a great RB but the way they could playaction off of their run game just made all of our defenders stand still which eventually led to bad run fits when they did decide to hand it off. I said all that to say you can make the offenses look completely different out of the same set but Coach Willis has a more pragmatic approach than Rio and Coach P so I think you're going to see a variation week to week regarding how we attack our opponent. 

    The receiver we got from BH last year transferred to Dickinson but we have two receiver transfers that are eligible and both are built like and play similar to Kirkwood, the GCM transfer is even a little bigger than Kirkwood. With Eudy's arm strength and accuracy I think it's safe to say we'll be going up top quite a bit. 

    Not sure the defense will look a lot different scheme wise. We're still going to run a three safety base set but I think it will look more like Carthage's version of a cover 3 vs just calling it a three safety look and playing the box safety on the LOS like we did with Michael Ray. We also got a linebacker from the swamp that looks like he'll go great with Windfont on the second level.   

    Dickson to Dickinson? Guess the 7 on 7 coach finally cashed in 

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