UIL STATE Top Performers: Hitters
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After watching some incredible volleyball this weekend, I am happy to introduce my UIL State Top Performers: Hitters Sydney McKay Sydney McKay 5'8" | DS/L Bellville | 2025 State TX – Bellville Sophomore Sydney McKay Sydney McKay 5'8" | DS/L…
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Continue ReadingAfter watching some incredible volleyball this weekend, I am happy to introduce my UIL State Top Performers: Hitters
Sydney McKay Sydney McKay 5'8" | DS/L Bellville | 2025 State TX – Bellville
Sophomore Sydney McKay Sydney McKay 5'8" | DS/L Bellville | 2025 State TX took a lot of the team responsibility on her shoulders in the Semi-Final round. The libero turned 6 rotation outside hitter made very few mistakes and was offensively so solid for Bellville. She has great elevation and snap on the ball, and she was very smart about her placement. Bellville will have another 2 great years with her returning.
Sydney Garrison Sydney Garrison 5'11" | OH Aubrey | 2023 State TX – Aubrey
Sydney Garrison Sydney Garrison 5'11" | OH Aubrey | 2023 State TX had a tough first couple of sets against Randall, but finished the Final set very strong for Aubrey. She showed what her capability was against Randall’s block. Her defense was something to be proud of, and often times that’s what kept Aubrey in the game.
Cindy Tchouangwa Cindy Tchouangwa 5'11" | OH Tompkins | 2023 State #45 Nation TX – Tompkins
One of the most agile hitters in the state tournament, Cindy showed up big time in the Semi-Final round against Keller. She blocked well and played very good right-back defense. During the Finals, Tompkins really tried to get her working in the offense, and she mixed up her shots and took the heavy swing when she could.
Tendai Titley – Tompkins
One of my favorite hitters from this state tournament was senior Tendai Titley. Her presence on the court was amazing, and you could see her leadership come through in the way she interacted with her teammates. She aggressively called for the set, and never gave up even when Tompkins was down. She took control offensively in the Semi-Final round vs. Keller, and I could say that her dominance at the net was one of the reasons that Tompkins was able to pull out that game.
Mackenzie Plante Mackenzie Plante 6'0" | OH Dripping Springs | 2023 State TX – Dripping Springs
6A MVP Mackenzie Plante Mackenzie Plante 6'0" | OH Dripping Springs | 2023 State TX had a very solid showing in both state tournament games over the weekend. She never once waivered in her confidence or her athletic ability. She was dominant on offense and scrappy on defense, and she was not afraid to take the hard dig or the difficult set.
Claire Dewine Claire Dewine 6'1" | S The Woodlands | 2023 State TX – The Woodlands
Claire Dewine Claire Dewine 6'1" | S The Woodlands | 2023 State TX was a bright spot in the Woodlands offense in the Semi Final round vs Dripping Springs. The Woodlands struggled offensively even though their defense was tock solid. Claire was able to make offense happen from both pins and gave her team a shot.
Jordyn Gove – Randall
Jordyn Gove was featured in our Semi-Final Top Performers article, and she’s back as a top hitter in the State Tournament. Believe it or not, Jordyn looked even better in Randall’s State Championship against Aubrey, and she was unstoppable from the outside. She was fast and aggressive and had a commanding presence on the court.
Emma Scott Emma Scott 6'0" | MB Blum | 2024 TX – Blum
Emma Scott Emma Scott 6'0" | MB Blum | 2024 TX was on the UIL All-State Team and for good reason. She’s got a major verticle and a quick arm swing to really get some monster swings. Emma not only can hit and block but the middle can pass and serve great as well.
Ella Busey Ella Busey 6'0" | OH Colleyville Heritage | 2023 State TX – Colleyville Heritage
Ella Busey Ella Busey 6'0" | OH Colleyville Heritage | 2023 State TX had a much better game than she did in the Semi-Final round, and scored the match-winning point for Colleyville. She was almost perfect on offense and near perfect on defense, which opened up so many options for Colleyville to choose from on offense.
Reagan Engler Reagan Engler 6'1" | MB Coppell | 2023 State TX – Colleyville Heritage
Reagan Engler Reagan Engler 6'1" | MB Coppell | 2023 State TX was amazing to watch in both the Semi-Final and the State Championship game. Her connection with setter Morgan Howard was uncanny and very fluid. If she got a hold of the ball, she was scoring, there was no doubt about that.
Suli Davis Suli Davis 6'1" | OH Colleyville Heritage | 2025 State #9 Nation TX is not a new name to us this year, as she’s made headlines all over the Dallas area, but seeing her play in person for the first time this season really showed me how good Suli Davis Suli Davis 6'1" | OH Colleyville Heritage | 2025 State #9 Nation TX is. Several times over 2 games, she went on 5 or 6 point scoring runs that the opposing team couldn’t stop.
Halle Schroder Halle Schroder 6'1" | OH Reedy | 2023 State TX – Reedy
Reedy’s 6 rotation outside Halle Schroder Halle Schroder 6'1" | OH Reedy | 2023 State TX did a great job in her final game against Colleyville. What was impressive to me was her defense in left back, and her ability to dig very difficult balls. She was the full package for Reedy in the State Tournament, and she will be a big loss for them next season.