Olivia Raymond
Grand Oaks volleyball just keeps getting richer.
The Grizzlies can tally another one of their stars--incoming junior OH Samara Coleman -- as a future college athlete, with her recent commitment to the University of Pittsburgh.
“Pitt has been one of my top schools for a long time now,” said Coleman. “I just really like how diverse the team is -- everyone has a different personality. I love the coaching there. Pitt is it, for me.”
It was only a matter of time before Coleman would make her decision, considering she had plenty of offers to choose from after a 2022 season that saw her claim the District 13-6A Offensive Player of the Year and GHVCA 6A Newcomer of the Year titles.
Having already been a TAPPS All-State selection at Legacy Prep for her freshman year, Coleman’s athleticism was palpable long before she joined Grand Oaks.
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)--2021-22 Legacy Prep Magazine
However, it’s clear that she really took off once she moved onto the public-school scene.
“The transition from private to public went a lot smoother than I expected, since I was pretty nervous from the move,” she said. “The new teammates I had made it so easy for me to adjust and it all worked out. I had a fun time with it.”
When she isn’t playing in the Fall or jamming to her music-idol, Frank Ocean, Coleman bolsters her game with her club team -- Houston Skyline.
“School and club are two completely different atmospheres,” Coleman said. “Playing a 17-open is a whole different experience than competing on the school court. Everyone is talented and has the same aspiration to play at the next level, so it’s really benefitted me to compete like that.”
Mission accomplished, now that she made it official with Pittsburgh.
Rest assured that Coleman will be training to surpass the mark she set in 2022. She and her Florida-bound teammate, Jaela Auguste, will be aiming for State come the upcoming Fall season.
“I’m going to be working hard to help my team get to the next level,” she said. “We’ll be getting after it in the gym, and getting extra reps after practice.”
“When we spend more time together as a team, that will ensure that we make it past the second round of the playoffs, and hopefully make a run for a State Championship.”
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Justin Hartojo (VYPE)
TEAM OF THE YEAR
VOLLEYBALL
- The Cougars Finished Second in District 14-6A
Justin Hartojo (VYPE)
COACH OF THE YEAR
SHANNON HARRISON
- Head Coach of the Nimitz Volleyball Team
MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
BRAYDEN WHITEHEAD // Football
- District First Team, All District Quarterback
Justin Hartojo (VYPE)
FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
HOLLY RICHARDSON // Volleyball,
- The District Outstanding Hitter of the Year
- Thrower in Track and Field
OTHER PLAYER & TEAM OF THE YEAR FINALISTS
(Players in Alphabetical Order)
Noah Allen--Football, First Team WR
Mia Briggs--Volleyball, District Setter of the Year
Kerry’elle Carter--Track and Field, Bronze in Girls 400m at District
Alberto Cerino--Baseball, First Team
Andrea Franco--Track and Field, Won Gold in District Discus, Silver in Shot Put
George Hernandez--Track and Field, Won Pole Vault at District
Bailey Johnson--Swimming, Gold in 50 Freestyle, 100 Freestyle
Aniah Richard--Girls Basketball, First Team
Kyndall Roberts--Girls Basketball, District Newcomer of the Year
Joseph Sanders--Football, First Team RB
Na’Zahra Thomas--Track and Field, Silver in Girls Long Jump/ Triple Jump at District
Javarious Thompson--Basketball, First Team
Kortez Wilson--Football, First Team OL
Eric Woods--Basketball, First Team
TEAMS
Girls Basketball
Boys Basketball
Football
Girls Track & Field
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TEAM OF THE YEAR
GIRLS GOLF
- District 14-6A Champions
COACH OF THE YEAR
FIDEL ROJAS
- Head Coach of the Eisenhower Girls Golf team
MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
RYAN NIBLETT // Football, Track + Field
- District 14-6A Offensive POTY for Football
- Won the Long Jump event at Regionals and Silver in the Triple Jump at Area
- Signed with University of Texas Football
Juan De Leon (VYPE)
FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR
KARISMA GARCIA // Volleyball, Softball
- Volleyball--First Team, All District
- Softball--District Offensive Player of the Year
- Signed to Texas Southern University
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
OTHER PLAYER & TEAM OF THE YEAR FINALISTS
(Players in Alphabetical Order)
Da’Vion Curry--Basketball, First Team
Keylon Dorsey--Basketball, First Team
Devin Fox--Track and Field, Silver in 100m Hurdles, Bronze in 300m at District 14-6A Meet
Keiora Gaines--Basketball, First Team
Warneisha Horn--Track and Field, Won the Triple Jump and Bronze in the Long Jump, Finished Second in the Triple Jump at Area Meet
Tyler Hutcherson--Football and Track and Field, Won 100m Dash at District Meet and Silver in 100m and bronze in 200m at Area Meet
Michelle Le--Golf, Finsished Third in District
Braylon Oliphant--Football, First Team
Edgar Vasquez--Football, First Team
TEAMS
Football
Boys Track
Girls Track
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