High School Report – Teams to Watch Vol 2
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The Texas High School season is well underway and there have been some teams that are separating themselves from the rest of the pack this season. This series will be highlighting a few of them as everyone marches through their…
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Continue ReadingThe Texas High School season is well underway and there have been some teams that are separating themselves from the rest of the pack this season. This series will be highlighting a few of them as everyone marches through their district schedule. Let’s take a closer look at who is standing out for these teams on the rise.
Lake Travis Cavaliers
The Cavs have been on a roll this year currently sitting at 30-4 on the season going into district play. In arguably one of the toughest districts in the state with the defending 6A state champs, Lake Travis is not backing down from anyone. Not when they have some serious studs across their roster. Led by six-foot two senior outside hitter Avery Hamlin Avery Hamlin 6'1" | OH Lake Travis | 2024 State TX and fellow senior outside Camden Besecker dropping bombs on everyone offensively on the pins, this offense is explosive. Then add right side super sophomore Adyson Davis Adyson Davis 5'11" | OH Lake Travis | 2026 TX who is third on the team in kills and you have a recipe for balance on offense that will make any defense tremble in fear. Six foot senior middle Kathryn Shelton has been The Great Wall for the Cav defense. She leads them in solo blocks and is a huge difference maker for their squad. Senior setter Kacey Kazmierski Kacey Kazmierski 6'0" | S Lake Travis | 2024 State TX is moving the ball around like the seasoned veteran that she is. She is on pace to have well over a thousand assists before playoffs even start. Look for this team to be battle tested and make a deep run this season.
Harlan Hawks
Coming straight out of the west side of San Antonio are these hungry and feisty Hawks who are ready to rumble with anyone. They are definitely flying high sine they busted out on the scene last year and had a wonderful season. This team thrives on many players contributing to their success. They have some of the best balance and they are DEEP in every position. Aniya Joseph Aniya Joseph 6'0" | OH Harlan | 2024 State TX is leading the team in kills. The senior fire-baller is a dual sport athlete and is extremely athletic around the court. She knows how to tool the block like a pro and hits around the block extremely well. Super sophomore DaMya Mann DaMya Mann 5'9" | S John .M Harlan | 2026 State TX is well known by us as she doubles as a setter and an attacker for their balanced offense. Thalia Yancey Thalia Yancey 5'11" | OH Harlan | 2025 State TX showcases her athleticism all around the floor and can fly also. With liberos like Brooklyn Vigil Brooklyn Vigil 5'6" | DS/L Harlan | 2025 State TX and Kiana Souza Kiana Souza 5'7" | DS/L Harlan | 2024 State TX , this team has all of the ball control it needs in order to be devastating to any offense that tests it. Junior Isabella De La Rosa Isabella De La Rosa 5'6" | S Harlan | 2025 State TX is doing a phenomenal job distributing the ball to all of her wonderful attackers. She is leading the team in assists and plays excellent defense out of the right back zone. Senior middles Karrington Crawford and Morgan Ritchie Morgan Ritchie 5'11" | OH Harlan | 2024 TX start the defense off right by playing solid at the net. They are 1 & 2 in blocks on the team. This squad is ready for another long playoff run and we are going to love watching it happen.
Prosper Eagles
The district 5-6A Eagles are soaring into another stellar season. They are currently 20-6 after playing a very difficult tournament schedule to start out the year. How can we talk about this team without mentioning the star of the show Ayden Ames Ayden Ames 6'4" | MB Prosper | 2024 State #3 Nation TX . If you know volleyball, you know this name as she is the number one ranked player in the state of Texas. She leads the team in kills but there are some awesome players right behind her to keep the heat on any team. Senior Reese Renfrow Reese Renfrow 5'8" | OH Prosper | 2024 State TX is a very explosive and strong outside hitter who we love at prep dig. She plays the game hard and is always smiling while doing it. Junior phenom setter/right side Hannah Beauford Hannah Beauford 5'11" | S Prosper | 2025 State #99 Nation TX has been as consistent as they come over the last few years. She is not afraid of anyone and never backs down from a challenge. Super sophomore Jayla Jackson Jayla Jackson 5'9" | OH Prosper | 2026 State TX can flat out fly on the court and is very explosive with the ball offensively. Junior libero Sophie Bridges Sophie Bridges 5'8" | DS/L Prosper | 2025 State TX is a ball magnet and is always set up in a great position to play the ball in the back row. Sophmore Keely Harrington is helping this squad run a great 6-2 offense with Hannah. Senior middle Sydney Thornton Sydney Thornton 5'10" | MB Prosper | 2024 TX is playing masterfully at the net as she leads the team in blocks and is second in hitting efficiency. It should be a tough battle with McKinney Boyd to see who will come out first in this district. We will be grabbing our popcorn and watching on the edge of our seat.
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