Mallori’s All-State Watchlist – Volume 2
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Samara Coleman Samara Coleman 6'0" | OH Grand Oaks | 2025 State #74 Nation TX Sophomore Outside / Grand Oaks Samara Coleman Samara Coleman 6'0" | OH Grand Oaks | 2025 State #74 Nation TX has 458 kills in her…
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Continue ReadingSamara Coleman Samara Coleman 6'0" | OH Grand Oaks | 2025 State #74 Nation TX Sophomore Outside / Grand Oaks
Samara Coleman Samara Coleman 6'0" | OH Grand Oaks | 2025 State #74 Nation TX has 458 kills in her first season for Grand Oaks. That number puts her in the top 10 in scoring for all sophomore hitters. She also leads her team in receptions with 618. Samara is a real power hitter, who is strong and fast and a huge part of the Grand Oaks offense.
Ariana Brown Ariana Brown 5'11" | OH Conroe | 2023 State TX Senior Outside / Conroe
Ariana Brown Ariana Brown 5'11" | OH Conroe | 2023 State TX has 648 kills so far this season and is not slowing down. She is number 6 in the state in kills among seniors and 8 overall among all grade levels. She is a 6 rotation outside for Conroe that can also set and run the offense as well.
Emma Patmon Emma Patmon 5'8" | OH Cedar Ridge | 2023 State TX Senior Outside / Cedar Ridge
Emma Patmon Emma Patmon 5'8" | OH Cedar Ridge | 2023 State TX makes the list for playing good solid volleyball for Cedar Ridge, tacking on 601 kills and 635 receptions. Of all those receptions she has only made 58 errors all year long. Emma played a very solid senior campaign for the Lady Raiders.
Mackenzie Plante Mackenzie Plante 6'0" | OH Dripping Springs | 2023 State TX Senior Outside / Dripping Springs
Mackenzie Plante Mackenzie Plante 6'0" | OH Dripping Springs | 2023 State TX has been lights out all season for Dripping Springs. She has always had the ability to put the ball away, but she has been taking over games this season. She is asking for the ball and wants it on game point. She believes in herself and her team and that is dangerous.
Dylan Gilkey Dylan Gilkey 5'8" | S Cedar Park | 2023 State TX Senior Setter / Cedar Park
Dylan Gilkey Dylan Gilkey 5'8" | S Cedar Park | 2023 State TX is a part of an elite group of setters who surpassed 1,100 assists this season. She has been a solid rock for Cedar Park over the last few years and is an all-around great player with a high volleyball IQ.
Georgia crayton Georgia crayton 5'7" | S Canton | 2024 TX Junior Setter / Canton
Georgia crayton Georgia crayton 5'7" | S Canton | 2024 TX was featured a few weeks ago in our super setters edition. Her team and coaches vouch for how much of an impact player Georgia is. She has 913 assists, which according to MaxPreps, would put her in the top 5A in assists for all grade levels.
Kenedy Massie Kenedy Massie 5'11" | S Manvel | 2025 State TX Sophomore Setter / Manvel
Kenedy Massie Kenedy Massie 5'11" | S Manvel | 2025 State TX has only been playing high school volleyball for two years, and she has over 2,000 assists. Kennedy is the real package deal as far as setters go. She has size, length, and beautiful hands to go with it.
Allison Beal Junior Libero / Stoney Point
Allison Beal currently leads her district in digs with 665. Being in a really tough district, Allison really upped her game, passing really well from left back. Even though Stoney Point barely missed out on the playoffs, Allison was a showstopper for sure.
Jasmine Rau Jasmine Rau 5'3" | DS/L AM Consolidated | 2024 State TX Junior Libero / A&M Consolidated
Jasmine Rau Jasmine Rau 5'3" | DS/L AM Consolidated | 2024 State TX makes the all-state watchlist list for her incredible junior season. Not only did she double her digs from last year, but she is the leader in digs per set in her district with 5.7. She also makes the top 30 list in Maxpreps for most digs over all of any grade level. Jasmine has improved her game so much from last year, and her efforts are recognized.
Piper Mickenheim Piper Mickenheim 5'5" | DS/L Argyle | 2025 State TX Sophomore Libero / Argyle
Piper has over 800 digs on the season so far. Argyle is in the gauntlet that is 5A District 7. Argyle squeaked in the 4th place spot, but Piper is the dig leader in that district by a long shot. She is fast and aggressive, and her reaction time has allowed her to make some great defensive plays for Argyle this season.
Austin Smoak Austin Smoak 6'1" | MB Brandeis | 2024 State TX Junior Middle / Brandeis
Austin Smoak Austin Smoak 6'1" | MB Brandeis | 2024 State TX has 185 blocks this season which puts her career total at 415. Even though the defending state champs finished 3rd in their district, Austin is the blocking leader.
Arissa Smith Arissa Smith 6'1" | MB Ridge Point | 2023 State #105 Nation TX Senior Middle / Ridge Point
Arissa Smith Arissa Smith 6'1" | MB Ridge Point | 2023 State #105 Nation TX is in the top 15 in the state for blocks with 159. Not only is she a great blocker but she has 173 kills out of the middle hitting a .379 average. Arissa is the full picture when it comes to a talented offensive and defensive middle blocker.
Bayleigh Minor Bayleigh Minor 6'1" | MB Fort Bend Christian Academy | 2025 State #97 Nation TX Sophomore Middle / First Baptist Christian Academy
Sophomore Bayleigh Minor Bayleigh Minor 6'1" | MB Fort Bend Christian Academy | 2025 State #97 Nation TX is having an amazing season for FBCA. She was one of the main reasons for the State Championship last season, and this year she is playing even better. With 300 kills hitting a .478, Bayleigh is unstoppable right now from the middle position.