Weekend Re-Cap: Super Star Standouts Vol. 1
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The first weekend of high school volleyball tournaments is officially over. Several huge tournaments around the state took place, and we got a first glimpse of how competitive Texas volleyball can be. We had a lot of upsets, 3-setters, district…
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Continue ReadingThe first weekend of high school volleyball tournaments is officially over. Several huge tournaments around the state took place, and we got a first glimpse of how competitive Texas volleyball can be. We had a lot of upsets, 3-setters, district match-ups, rivalries, and overall good volleyball. Below we will showcase some players who had a really good first weekend.
Olivia Jones Olivia Jones 5'8" | DS/L Clear Creek | 2025 TX – Clear Creek
Olivia Jones Olivia Jones 5'8" | DS/L Clear Creek | 2025 TX stood out this weekend after jumping in and playing 6 rotations in the John Tuner Classic. Not only did she play 6 rotations, but she also showed grit and determination. She was high flying at the net and worked hard on defense.
Mackenzie Plante Mackenzie Plante 6'0" | OH Dripping Springs | 2023 State TX – Dripping Springs
Mackenzie stood out in their heartbreaking loss to Friendswood. She took control over the offense and demanded the ball in the second set. She was unstoppable at the net, crushing several balls, and making some amazing digs.
Arissa Smith Arissa Smith 6'1" | MB Ridge Point | 2023 State #105 Nation TX – Ridge Point
Arissa’s performance in the John Turner Classic was great. She was a beast at the net, blocking pin to pin very well; it was hard to get anything by her. This attributed to Ridge Point’s success over the weekend.
Peyton Fadal Peyton Fadal 5'9" | S Barbers Hill | 2024 State TX – Barbers Hill
Part of Barbers Hill’s success over their 7-win weekend was setter, Peyton. She was lights out against Dripping Springs, keeping the tempo very fast, playing defense well, and getting a lot of touches on the block.
Kinzley Brown-Riggins Kinzley Brown-Riggins 6'2" | MB Crowley | 2024 State TX – Crowley
Kinzley was a force at the net over the weekend at the Colony Tournament. Crowley finished first, and Kinzley came away with several monster blocks for points.
Morgan Madison – College Park
Morgan Madison took absolute control of the court for College Park. Serve Receiving over 50% of the court, commanding out-of-system plays, and covering her hitters are just some of the ways. You would never know Morgan was only a sophomore by the way she plays!
Amelia Creacy Amelia Creacy 6'1" | RS Bridgeland | 2024 State TX – Bridgeland
Amelia Came up big for Bridgeland on day 3. Her connection with setter Lauren Baek Lauren Baek 5'7" | S Bridgeland | 2024 State TX was outstanding, and she was one of the reasons the Bears overcame powerhouse Stratford.
Mya Allen Mya Allen 5'11" | OH Reagan | 2025 State #148 Nation TX – San Antonio Reagan
Mya had a stellar weekend for Reagan. She was dependable on the outside and standing at only 5’8, you would never know it because she can fly.
Carly Chavez Carly Chavez 5'7" | DS/L O'Connor | 2024 State TX – O’Connor
O’Connor’s libero Carly Chavez Carly Chavez 5'7" | DS/L O'Connor | 2024 State TX is making waves in the San Antonio area. She was a stud for Alamo during the club season and is doing the same thing for O’Connor now. Her amazing plays on defense and coverage are getting her recognition.
Brooklynn Merrell Brooklynn Merrell 5'6" | S Tompkins | 2025 State TX – Tompkins
Tompkins has put a lot of faith in sophomore libero Brooklynn Merrell Brooklynn Merrell 5'6" | S Tompkins | 2025 State TX . She’s gone above and beyond, outperforming in serve receive. Tompkins is undefeated going into week 2.
Brooklyn Baker – Brazoswood
Brazoswood had a decent first tournament weekend, but libero Brooklyn Baker did a fantastic job. Grinding in defense, she covered so much of the court and gave her team a chance on offense.
Sophie Corbeil Sophie Corbeil 6'1" | OH Stratford | 2024 State TX – Stratford
Junior outside Sophie Corbeil Sophie Corbeil 6'1" | OH Stratford | 2024 State TX was absolutely dominant on day one of the KISD/CFISD tournament. She also had a dominant game vs. Grand Oaks. She demanded the ball on offense and helped push Stratford to a really successful weekend.
Falon Buford – Splendora
Out at the Westwood Tournament, setter Falon Buford had a great tournament setting 6 rotations for Splendora. Her setting tempo is fantastic, and at 6’0, she is a great block. Falon is also a lefty, and will often attack tight balls at the net. Overall, she’s looking to have a very successful senior year.
Cali Reece Cali Reece 5'5" | DS/L Grand Oaks | 2026 State TX – Grand Oaks
Freshman defensive specialist Cali has earned the spotlight for coming in off the bench for Grand Oaks, serving aces, and getting some amazing digs out of the left and middle back.
Taylor Anderson Taylor Anderson 6'0" | S Cornerstone Christian | 2023 State #21 Nation TX – Cornerstone Christian
Wrapping up volume 1 is setter Taylor Anderson Taylor Anderson 6'0" | S Cornerstone Christian | 2023 State #21 Nation TX . As a senior, she is playing lights out but was also relaxed and focused. She was the glue that held together Cornerstone’s lethal offense over the weekend.
If you haven’t seen any of these athletes in action yet this season, make plans to do so. They are doing big things for their team, and are commanding the court in their respective areas. Be on the look out for volume 2.