The senior outside hitter led Dawson’s offense with a steady and productive performance. Koonsen was the team’s go-to scoring option, getting many sets both at the pin and the middle back position, and managed to put the ball down at a consistent rate throughout the match while also making very few errors. She was the one who decided set two, the only one in which the Eagles were truly under pressure, and did a great job of using her vision to find ways around Seven Lakes’ tall blockers during the entire match. Koonsen also handled her serve-receive responsibilities well and showed great positioning on the back row when playing defense.

Avery is currently ranked as the 12^2nd best overall prospect in the 2026 Class according to our Prep Dig Texas State Rankings.  She plays volleyball at Pearland High School and plays club for the Houston Stellar volleyball program.  Over the past few years, Miss Koonsen has proved that she can be super consistent at a very high level in all aspects of the game.  After watching her in this tournament, it is clear as day that she will be moving up in the rankings when I update them.  What stood out to me is how comfortable she is in serve receive.  There were many times where she and her libero would basically be splitting the court and passing with two players only.  For a coach to pass with only two players at this big of a tournament, they must really trust the passing ability of those players.  Her long frame and great vision is matched with some amazing ball control with her platform to deliver perfect passes to her setter.  As an attacker, she was equally impressive at the net.  Numerous times, she had to adjust her footwork to the ball in out of system plays and be able to alter her shot in order to score.  This was no issue for her at all and she was still able to aggressively attack the ball to put pressure on the opposition.  Please help us congratulate her on earning a Top Performer award from us for her play during the tournament. 

The junior outside hitter was Pearland’s most consistent player during the match, keeping a solid level of play from the first point to the last one. Koonsen was very productive offensively, combining great power with efficient decision-making to hit from the left, the right and the middle back position and scored in important moments for the Oilers. The outside hitter also delivered on the backcourt, passing with impressive regularity and making digs in critical moments. Koonsen’s energy was pivotal for Pearland to have the determination to come back twice in the match.

Koonsen was one of the reasons why her team dominated the division with seven wins and one set lost. She was extremely efficient offensively, combining her length with good technical resources and great decision-making. Koonsen used her reach well to beat blockers and score but was also smart to use tips or tool the block in difficult situations. She was set very often and consistently delivered, even in moments of pressure. The outside hitter also contributed on the backcourt, being reliable with her passing and making plays on defense.