Hornes was with the Tomball team that nearly went undefeated in the event, registering seven wins and a loss. Standing at 6’1″, she used her length and physical power to provide her team with a strong presence at the net. Hornes moved very well laterally and was very aggressive and effective with her blocking, getting to the pins on time and keeping opponents under pressure. Her offense also played a big part in Tomball’s success, as the senior not only stood out for her ability to hit different sets in the middle and the pins, but also sustained a consistently strong level up at the net, carrying a big load in the team’s scoring efforts.

Tomball’s leading blocker in 2025, the senior middle will be back looking to continue to be a key player for the team. Standing at 6’1″, she has a strong presence at the net and can be a force with her blocking, showing good mobility and solid read to stop opponents. Hornes is also an offensive weapon for Tomball, hitting different sets in the middle and doing a good job of finding nice angles that make it hard for blocks to stop her and for defenders to get to the ball. She’s played on both pins at the club level over the past seasons and could be moved out there to make the most of her firepower this season.

The sophomore also had a very strong night, giving the Cougars a significant advantage at the net. Hornes was nearly unstoppable in the middle, hitting different sets and having great success with her swings. She made contact with the ball at a very high point and was able to put a lot of pressure on her spikes, not giving defenders much of a chance to control the ball. Hornes also had a solid blocking performance, getting many touches that allowed her teammates to efficiently play defense behind her. Hornes also displayed good ball control and made some digs on the backcourt.