Clear Springs' Caylee Young
Here are the UTMB Athletes of the Week, as we progress through the opening stages of the Fall season.
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Doug Brown (VYPE)
With the departure of District MVP Kimanni Rugley to graduation and the transfer of first-teamer Avery Koonsen to rival Dawson, Pearland’s offensive identity faced a reset entering this season. Junior outside hitter Britney Solomon has wasted no time filling the void.
Solomon has emerged as a dynamic all-around presence for the Lady Oilers, already tallying nearly 120 kills while also leading the team in both receptions (184) and digs (89). Her ability to impact the game from multiple areas of the court has been essential as Pearland navigates its early schedule with a 9-8 mark.
Now, with district play looming, the challenge only grows. Matchups against perennial contenders like Dawson, Shadow Creek, and Manvel will test Pearland’s retooled lineup — but Solomon’s poise and production give the Oilers a steady foundation.
Still just a junior, Solomon is proving to be more than a stopgap solution. She’s becoming the centerpiece of a program in transition.
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
Some players elevate a team. Others help define it. For Clear Springs, junior outside hitter Caylee Young increasingly feels like both.
Coming off a standout sophomore season — where she led the Chargers in kills (496) and receptions (676), and added 345 digs — Young was named first-team, all-district and recently committed to Texas Tech as of June. But she’s not coasting on past success.8
Just a few weeks into the new season, Young is already trending toward an even bigger year, positioning herself as a potential District 24-6A MVP candidate.
She’s also helped guide Clear Springs to a strong 11–2 start, including a third-place finish at the prestigious John Turner Classic – a competition in which Young was named to the All-Tournament team.
Some of the most critical wins for the Chargers, thus far, include ones over Harlan, Lake Travis, Friendswood, Atascocita, and Pearland — programs known for their pedigree.
Steady, explosive, and still evolving, Young’s presence gives the Chargers more than just numbers. She gives them an edge.
Jamey Wright (VYPE)
As the setter — and de facto “quarterback” — of the Shadow Creek offense, senior Isabella Law is the kind of player whose value often extends beyond the box score. But even the numbers are hard to ignore.
In 2024, Law put together a staggering stat line: 1,341 assists, 410 digs, 87 aces, and 76 kills. Now in her final season, she’s taken on even greater importance for a Sharks squad navigating early injuries and a tough 22-6A slate.
It’s no secret that Shadow Creek made program history last fall by reaching the Regional Final for the first time ever. Their 6–5 start to 2025 might seem slightly more modest, but it comes with signs of promise — most notably a silver finish at the Dickinson Tournament this past weekend.
With district tests looming against powerhouses like Dawson and Manvel, Law’s leadership and consistency will be vital. And if her track record is any indication, Shadow Creek’s chances of another postseason run remain firmly intact.
Jamey Wright (VYPE)
For Lutheran South Academy, sophomore Addison Musgrove isn’t just following in the footsteps of her older sister, Kirra — a former LSA standout now at Texas A&M — she’s carving out a reputation of her own.
Listed as a setter, Musgrove has proven to be far more than that. Her all-around impact is already showing through a stat line that includes team-leading marks in both kills (73) and assists (132), along with 52 digs — a reflection of her versatility and court awareness.
As a freshman, Musgrove earned District Newcomer of the Year and second-team all-state honors. Now, she’s building on that momentum, helping the Pioneers to a 9–1 start to the 2025 season.
With their sights set on surpassing last year’s TAPPS 5A Regional Final appearance, LSA is leaning on its depth, talent — and the poise of a young standout already playing well beyond her years.
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
Clear Lake is off to a promising start this fall, opening the season at 6–3 with quality wins over George Ranch, Bellaire, and La Porte. At the heart of it all is senior Amelie Webb, whose all-around ability continues to be a steady force for the Falcons.
A setter-outside hitter hybrid, Webb’s versatility makes her one of the most valuable players on the floor. So far, she’s tallied 73 assists, 59 digs, and 50 kills — a well-rounded set of numbers that speaks to her adaptability.
After just missing the postseason in 2024, Clear Lake is eyeing a return to the playoff picture — and Webb’s consistency will be key in navigating a competitive district slate that includes matchups with Clear Springs, Deer Park, Clear Falls, and Clear Creek.
As the schedule intensifies, so too will the spotlight on Webb, along with teammates Peyton Aldridge (Sr. S), Landry Youngdahl (Jr. OH), and Natalie Herlambang (Jr. L) — leaders whose contributions continue to shape the Falcons’ identity on both sides of the ball.
Dawson's Jenna Thedford (Texas A&M-commit)
Now 14-1 and rising quickly in the state rankings, Dawson has already knocked off elite competition, including College Park, Tompkins, Seven Lakes, and Ridge Point — the latter being a particularly meaningful sweep after Ridge Point ended the Eagles’ playoff run last year.
Despite that early exit, it’s worth remembering the Eagles had reached the Regional Tournament seven straight seasons before that — a standard hardly resembling “underperformance”.
As Thedford patrols the back row on a seasoned roster built for pressure moments, head coach Lauren Leth’s group looks more poised than ever.
There’s no question who sets the tone defensively — and with Thedford at the center, Dawson is shaping up to be more than just a prospective State-contender. They're becoming a favorite.
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