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VYPE 2022 Volleyball Preview - THE CONTENDERS: Manvel Mavericks

Manvel, led by Susan Kennedy, made program history in 2021 reaching the State Tournament for the first time ever. In the last three seasons, Manvel has reached the Regional Finals twice (2021, 2019) and enters 2022 with a streak of three straight trips to at least the Regional Quarterfinals.

The offensive firepower is back for the Mavericks with kills leaders Devyn Lewis (480) and Lyric Jordan (402) returning for their senior campaigns. Jordan came up big in the middle as well with 64 blocks.

Defensively, Bea Angeles had an impressive sophomore season leading the squad with 579 digs, followed by Lewis’ 447.

Sophomore Kenedy Massie came up huge as the Mavericks’ setter finishing with 1,257 assists, averaging 8.9 assists per set. She also chipped in 273 digs.

Also, watch out for Christian Fairbanks in the middle.