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THE RANKINGS: No. 21 Cy Woods returns with "Grit"

ALLYSON BROWN ENTERS YEAR TWO OF LEADING CYPRESS WOODS.

In 2024, the Wildcats went 31-13 overall and reached the Bi-District round of the playoffs.

Four starters return for Brown, including Colorado School of Mines-commit Caroline Walden. The first-team, all-district pick racked up 433 kills, 37 aces and 35 blocks last season. Walden earned a GHVCA Postseason Second Team nod and was named to the AVCA Phenom Watch List.

Other key returners include Addison Gibson (573 digs, 30 aces; first-team, all-district), Savannah Nelsen(215 kills, 81 blocks, 31 aces; first-team, all-district) and Kennedy Reddin (146 kills, 27 blocks, honorable mention, all-district).

Also watch out for Oluwamayokun Orundami.

Keys to success for Cy Woods in 2025 include having an untouchable defense and the offense being a threat. Brown wants her team to play with “Grit” in 2025.

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