Impressive New Faces at Houston Stop 1 Top 250 Expo
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Our Impressive New Faces series focuses on players who caught our attention and haven’t before, or who are completely new to us. We love it when players grab our attention and we want to highlight it. Below we will highlight…
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Continue ReadingOur Impressive New Faces series focuses on players who caught our attention and haven’t before, or who are completely new to us. We love it when players grab our attention and we want to highlight it. Below we will highlight some impressive new faces who caught our attention on our first stop in Houston.
Gwenyth Koss Gwenyth Koss 6'0" | OH Stratford | 2026 State TX / Freshman / Houston Juniors
Gwenyth Koss Gwenyth Koss 6'0" | OH Stratford | 2026 State TX looked comfortable and competitive on the court Sunday. She jumped right on the court for drills and competitions and did not shy away from the ball. She made some great defensive plays as well. The freshman outside hitter matched up well against the upperclassmen. She got some solid swings and attacked the opposing block.
Kennedy Schramm Kennedy Schramm 5'4" | DS/L Lake Creek | 2025 State TX / Sophomore / Woodlands Revolution
Kennedy Schramm Kennedy Schramm 5'4" | DS/L Lake Creek | 2025 State TX put on a defensive performance for us. The sophomore libero was fantastic all day in defense in serve receive. Her go-get-it attitude and unstoppable grit make her stand out on her court. She will be a force to be reckoned with this club season.
Sophie Corbeil Sophie Corbeil 6'1" | OH Stratford | 2024 State TX / Junior / Katy United
Junior outside hitter Sophie Corbeil Sophie Corbeil 6'1" | OH Stratford | 2024 State TX had a great showing on court 3. She has a powerful swing that you can hear when she contacts the ball. She showed a variety of swings as she attacked the line and cross shots. She was an excellent blocker as well.
Kristina Cote Kristina Cote 5'11" | OH Klein Collins | 2024 TX / Junior / Texas Legacy
Kristina Cote Kristina Cote 5'11" | OH Klein Collins | 2024 TX definitely caught my attention at the end of the day for her aggressive outside swings. The 5’11 junior outside hitter definitely used her size to her advantage but she has a great verticle as well. Not only did she hit well but she can pass and play defense too.
Sariah Johnson Sariah Johnson 5'10" Ridge Point | 2024 TX / Junior / Texas Tornados
High flying outside hitter Sariah Johnson Sariah Johnson 5'10" Ridge Point | 2024 TX immediately caught our attention after she flew into a set right off the bat Sunday morning. Everyone on court 4 was talking about her verticle. She was a great communicator and always asked for the ball. She even hopped into the middle back position to pass and hit a hammer of a back-row attack.
Kristen Kuehn Kristen Kuehn 5'7" | DS/L Brenham | 2024 State TX / Junior / TAV Houston
Kristen Kuehn Kristen Kuehn 5'7" | DS/L Brenham | 2024 State TX had everyone talking about her defensive abilities. Her dive through the ball was amazing to watch and looked effortless. She was the first to hop on for the defensive hustle ball drill and definitely stood out there. She had so many one-handed saves, pancakes, and dives that we lost count by the end of the session.
Kennedi Walker Kennedi Walker 5'9" | S Elkins | 2024 TX / Junior / AVA
Junior setter Kennedi Walker Kennedi Walker 5'9" | S Elkins | 2024 TX from Elkins High School really made a name for herself. While I wasn’t familiar with her before the event, I definitely am now after watching her perform well on her court. She had excellent ball placement and good tempo sets. Her hitters were very successful on her court and she had a great jump serve.