THE SETUP: No. 27 Lake Creek | VYPE Houston Volleyball 2026 Preseason Rankings

Jul 17, 2026

The featured standouts of the 2026–27 Lake Creek Lions volleyball team.

Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)

Lake Creek enters 2026 with momentum earned through adversity, coming off a 19-24 season that saw the Lions reach the Area Round of the playoffs with an exceptionally young roster. One win shy of the Regional Semifinals after a five-set battle with Friendswood, LC returns battle-tested and deeper for the experience.

Head coach Kayli Kane brings back a strong nucleus, highlighted by first-team all-district outside hitter Ryan Mokry. The standout junior posted 345 kills and 218 digs last season, serving as one of the team’s most consistent offensive threats.

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THE SETUP: No. 30 The Woodlands | VYPE Houston Volleyball 2026 Preseason Rankings

The featured standouts of the 2026–27 The Woodlands Highlanders volleyball team.

Matt Powell (VYPE)

The Woodlands is coming off a 23-19 season in which the Highlanders advanced to the Area Round of the playoffs. They were on the verge of reaching the Regional Semifinals before falling to Cy Ranch in a five-set thriller.

First-team all-district selection Cate Vickers returns at outside hitter after recording 215 kills last season. Honorable mention picks Olivia Hertel, a libero who totaled 327 digs and 565 serve receptions, and outside hitter Brynn Lagasse, who finished with 296 kills and 156 digs, also return for the Highlanders.

VYPE Spotlight | College Park WR and Clemson-Commit Julian Cromartie

Julian Cromartie has carved out his own path as one of the top wide receivers in Texas, proving there's much more to his story than a famous last name.

The College Park standout, and son of former NFL All-Pro Antonio Cromartie, enjoyed a breakout junior campaign that helped propel the Cavaliers to a district championship and a three-round playoff run. His combination of size, athleticism and polished route running quickly established him as one of the premier pass catchers in the state and earned him a commitment to Clemson. While football has always been part of his life, Julian has worked tirelessly to build his own identity.

VYPE Spotlight | Katy OL and Oklahoma-Commit Isaac Coughran

Isaac Coughran is the next great offensive lineman to emerge from Katy High School, carrying on the Tigers' tradition of producing elite talent in the trenches.

As Katy looks to reestablish itself among the state's championship contenders, Coughran will be one of the cornerstones of the program. A physical, technically sound offensive lineman with a relentless work ethic, he has developed into one of the top prospects in Texas and is committed to the University of Oklahoma, where he'll trade one shade of red for another.

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