Tour of Texas Dallas Stop 17’s Preview Vol 2

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Pool Two at the Tour of Texas Second Stop in Dallas is stacked with experience, momentum, and teams that are peaking at exactly the right time. While Pool One carries the heavyweight national title favorites, Pool Two may be the most unpredictable grouping in the entire tournament, with multiple squads capable of winning the pool outright and making a deep run through bracket play. From long-standing chemistry to newly formed rosters finding their rhythm, this pool has all the ingredients for must-watch volleyball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Leading the way as the top seed is [program_tooltip program_id='510661' first='Houston' last='Skyline'] 17 Royal, a program built on continuity and trust. This roster has been playing together for years, and that familiarity shows up in every phase of the game. With athletes like [player_tooltip player_id='531649' first='Danica' last='Beveridge'], [player_tooltip player_id='534319' first='Aspen' last='Brown'], [player_tooltip player_id='534395' first='Jacey' last='Carroll'], [player_tooltip player_id='805228' first='Gracie' last='Hobin'], [player_tooltip player_id='438347' first='Kenli' last='Irwin'], [player_tooltip player_id='459664' first='Tamarria' last='Mitchell'], [player_tooltip player_id='534384' first='Jordan' last='Morrow'], [player_tooltip player_id='534335' first='Pearson' last='Noone'], [player_tooltip player_id='524083' first='Karmen' last='O'Quinn'], [player_tooltip player_id='621373' first='Sarah' last='Troxel'], [player_tooltip player_id='534332' first='Tinsley' last='Welker-Brown'], and [player_tooltip player_id='808171' first='Caylee' last='Young'], Skyline Royal plays with a level of cohesion that is difficult to manufacture. They communicate seamlessly, understand each other's tendencies, and rarely beat themselves with unforced errors. In a high-pressure tournament setting, that kind of chemistry often becomes the deciding factor, and Skyline Royal enters Dallas looking like a team that knows exactly who they are and how they want to win.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The second seed, [program_tooltip program_id='510733' first='Drive' last='Nation'] 17 Red, represents almost the opposite storyline — and that's what makes them so dangerous. This is a roster that is still coming together, but their growth from the Austin stop to now has been evident. Players like [player_tooltip player_id='534402' first='Mariah' last='Akinsola'], [player_tooltip player_id='826909' first='Nylah' last='Charles'], [player_tooltip player_id='484396' first='Kherynton' last='Chinnis'], [player_tooltip player_id='433640' first='Kaylie' last='Davis'], [player_tooltip player_id='751985' first='Gabrielle' last='Garcia'], [player_tooltip player_id='412438' first='Dakota' last='Huynh'], [player_tooltip player_id='359399' first='Kamryn' last='Mullican'], [player_tooltip player_id='821415' first='Marley' last='Rogers'], Reese Seaton, [player_tooltip player_id='534412' first='Kharley' last='Smith'], and [player_tooltip player_id='694805' first='Landri' last='Trice'] are learning how to mesh their skill sets, and when they're in rhythm, their ceiling is extremely high. The more reps this group gets together, the more confident and connected they look. [program_tooltip program_id='510733' first='Drive' last='Nation'] Red feels like a team that could take a massive leap forward this weekend and surprise anyone who underestimates them.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>San Antonio Elite 17 Navy returns to Pool Two carrying momentum and credibility after their strong showing at the Austin stop. As previously highlighted, this group thrives on grit, physicality, and disciplined execution. With Aviana Contreras, Emma Feomaia, [player_tooltip player_id='443030' first='Leena' last='Gonzales'], [player_tooltip player_id='521672' first='Chloe' last='Hawkins'], Alexandra Neatherlin, [player_tooltip player_id='693887' first='Mia' last='Nunez'], [player_tooltip player_id='784140' first='Vanessa' last='Perez'], [player_tooltip player_id='482093' first='Lucy' last='Rote'], [player_tooltip player_id='793954' first='Arianna' last='Sanchez'], Anja Stamenov, [player_tooltip player_id='809934' first='Olivia' last='Theis'], and [player_tooltip player_id='785785' first='Keragan' last='Zdeb'], San Antonio Elite has proven they can hang with elite competition. They defend relentlessly, stay composed in long rallies, and play with a confidence that comes from believing in their system. This is a team no one wants to see across the net in a tight third set.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Rounding out the pool is MadFrog 17 National Green, a squad loaded with talent and several Prep Dig Texas state-ranked athletes. With players like [player_tooltip player_id='513772' first='Anya' last='Baklenko'], [player_tooltip player_id='846874' first='Jolene' last='Bao'], [player_tooltip player_id='433636' first='Izabelle' last='Buchholz'], [player_tooltip player_id='845471' first='Isabella' last='Howard'], [player_tooltip player_id='694108' first='Allie' last='Hudgins'], [player_tooltip player_id='826389' first='Abigail' last='Lemp'], [player_tooltip player_id='762460' first='Gabriella' last='McHenry'], [player_tooltip player_id='430133' first='Natalie' last='Norton'], [player_tooltip player_id='826573' first='Rylin' last='Otto'], Dakota Richard, and [player_tooltip player_id='433667' first='Savannah' last='Sterna'], MadFrog Green brings a blend of athleticism and scoring ability that can overwhelm opponents when they're firing on all cylinders. Their physical presence at the net and ability to terminate in key moments makes them a legitimate threat to disrupt the pool standings and make a push deep into bracket play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When the dust settles, Pool Two feels wide open. [program_tooltip program_id='510661' first='Houston' last='Skyline'] 17 Royal may enter as the favorite, but [program_tooltip program_id='510733' first='Drive' last='Nation'] 17 Red's upside, San Antonio Elite's toughness, and MadFrog National Green's firepower ensure there will be no easy matches. This pool will likely come down to execution under pressure, serve-receive consistency, and which team is able to impose its identity early. One thing is certain — Pool Two will produce battle-tested teams ready to make noise in Dallas and beyond.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Stay tuned as we will have some awesome articles covering as many awesome players and teams as we can from this tournament.&nbsp; If you have anyone you think we should watch out for, please shoot me an email with some info at <a href="mailto:Michael@prepdig.com">Michael@prepdig.com</a>.&nbsp; Also don't forget to help these kids get more exposure by sharing our stories with your friends.&nbsp; Help us help them by simply reposting on X or Instagram or sharing on Facebook.&nbsp; Thanks for following Prep Dig Family!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->