Numerous interesting developments transpired in the private school sector of volleyball over the course of the past few months.
Despite the fact that no Houston team came home with a state title this Fall, that doesn’t mean it wasn’t memorable, given how many clubs were within reach.
LSA advanced all the way to the TAPPS-5A State Final, with FBCA trailing just behind them, whereas Concordia Lutheran and Bay Area Christian finished in the state final-four in the TAPPS 6A and 4A brackets, respectively.
Similarly, in the SPC, both Episcopal (4A) and Houston Christian (3A) finished their tremendous seasons as the state runner-ups.
Without further ado, here are your 2023 All-VYPE Private School Volleyball team presented by Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine.
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COACH OF THE YEAR: Kim Odinga, Concordia Lutheran
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
In her first year back with the program, coach Kim Odinga re-ignited Concordia Lutheran Volleyball to the point where it was reminiscent of the 2016 championship team she had coached previously.
The Crusaders had talent to spare. With the slew of college commits and club-competitors on the squad, paired with Odinga’s familiarity with the territory, it came as no surprise that Concordia Lutheran advanced to the State Semis and finished the year with a record of 38-13.
ALL-VYPE TEAM PHOTO GALLERY: Taylor Crain, LSA
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
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McKinzie Riley, Concordia Lutheran
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
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Ally Frailey, Episcopal
Jamey Wright (VYPE)
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Ruth Ochelli, FBCA
Jamey Wright (VYPE)
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Madison Hobbs, Second Baptist
Doug Brown (VYPE)
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Zoe Humphrey, St. Pius X
Jamey Wright (VYPE)
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Madison Kreiger, Houston Christian
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
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Rylee Henderson, Concordia Lutheran
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
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Julianne Hon, John Cooper School
Jamey Wright (VYPE)
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Megan Morello, St. John XXIII
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Melody Janz, Cypress Christian
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
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Kenna Sambrano, LSA
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
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Layne Bulow, FBCA
Jamey Wright (VYPE)
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Haley Herndon, Concordia Lutheran
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
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Jenniya Lane, Episcopal
Jamey Wright (VYPE)
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Emma Samuelson, Houston Christian
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
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Onyi Ndee, Kinkaid
Doug Brown (VYPE)
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Cambry Gerardi, FBCA
Jamey Wright (VYPE)
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Aniston Collins, LSA
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
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Carleigh Schluter, Concordia Lutheran
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
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ALL-VYPE Private School Volleyball Team
Hitter of the Year: Ally Frailey, Episcopal
Middle of the Year: Bayleigh Minor, FBCA
Setter of the Year: Kirra Musgrove, LSA (S/RS)
Libero/DS of the Year: Taylor Crain, LSA
Newcomer of the Year: Amaya Love, St. Agnes Academy
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First-Team
Hitter: McKinzie Riley, Concordia Lutheran
Hitter: Ruth Ochelli, FBCA
Middle: Brenna Fledderman, Bay Area Christian
Setter: Anna Blaine, Concordia Lutheran
Libero/DS: Madison Hobbs, Second Baptist
Second-Team
Hitter: Haley Herndon, Concordia Lutheran
Hitter: Rylee Henderson, Concordia Lutheran
Middle: Zoe Humphrey, St. Pius X
Setter: Brooke Fledderman, Bay Area Christian
Libero/DS: Megan Morello, St. John XXIII
Third-Team
Hitter: Emerson Lilja, LPCA
Hitter: Layne Bulow, FBCA
Middle: Jenniya Lane, Episcopal
Setter: Madison Kreiger, Houston Christian
Libero/DS: Julianne Hon, John Cooper School
Honorable Mention
Hitter (3): Cambry Gerardi, FBCA; Emma Samuelson, Houston Christian; Camila Foreman, St. John XXIII;
Middle (2): Kenna Sambrano, LSA; Isabella Law, St. Thomas Episcopal;
Setter (5): Kara Thomas, Episcopal; Carleigh Schluter, Concordia Lutheran; Onyi Ndee, Kinkaid; Melody Janz, Cypress Christian; Aniston Collins, LSA
Libero/DS (2): Marimar Mendiburu, St. Agnes; Carmen Harless, Concordia Lutheran;