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Avery Cole, Cedar Park
Volleyball season is right around the corner! The Austin area is full of very talented young stars and many teams have their sights on making a deep playoff run. One of those teams is Cedar Park High School and lead Middle Blocker Avery Cole. Cole is ready for a breakout season so VYPE caught up with Cole for the VYPE 411.
VYPE: How long have you been playing volleyball and how did you get your start?
Cole: I have been playing volleyball since 3rd grade. I got my start playing volleyball with some friends at the YMCA, and from there I knew I was in love with this sport. This will be my last year playing Club and High School Volleyball. I'm so excited to be playing for Austin Skyline Juniors on 18 Royal this year. My HS program is going to look a lot different this year, but I'm looking forward to being a Senior and rolling with the punches.
VYPE. Go-to pregame meal? Routine?
Cole: I really never thought about that until now. A routine of mine is when I'm warming up my arms. I always do the same number of throws and hits. I count the numbers in my head and keep track as I go. This allows me to focus on counting my reps and not overthink if I made a mistake or if we are going to play against a really good team.
<p><strong>VYPE</strong>. Favorite subject in school?</p><strong></strong><p><strong>Cole</strong>: My favorite subject in school has always been math. I know, who's favorite subject is math? I like how there is always an answer. Math comes easier to me than other subjects, I get that from my dad. He is wiz with math and has taught me so much over the years.</p><p><strong>VYPE</strong>. What's your biggest strength? Or What do you bring to your team?</p><strong></strong><p><strong>Cole</strong>: I think my biggest strength is being able to play any position that the coach needs me to play. Since I play all-around pin for club and all-around middle for high school I can be an impact anywhere that is needed. I like playing multiple positions, it sure keeps me on my toes. I am also a captain on both my high school and club teams. I am so grateful that my coach's trust in my ability to be a leader on and off the court.</p><strong>VYPE</strong>. Off the court, what's your favorite thing to do?<p><strong>Cole</strong>: Off the court my favorite thing to do is hangout with my friends. We like to go to the lake, jump off the rocks and enjoy our time together. Social distancing has its challenges but it is super easy for us to maintain a safe distance while floating in the lake.</p><strong>VYPE</strong>. What has been your greatest HS memory so far?<p><strong>Cole</strong>: My greatest High School memory is going to the Byron Nelson Tournament in Dallas, Texas my Sophomore and Junior year. We always have so much fun traveling together, eating together, performing skits, and competing. I am also very proud that I was selected to play on the TGCA All-Star Team this year. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 it was cancelled and we couldn't compete. I am extremely honored by the selection. </p>
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STEPHEN CAMPBELL JR. IS A HYPE-MAN
The 2019 TAPPS Class 5A state champion and the 24th-ranked AJGA Rolex Junior in the country is magnetic.
Whether pumping himself up on the golf course or as a Student Section Leader at a Fort Bend Christian Academy football game, Campbell has some juice.
The Oklahoma-signee regained his passion for golf entering high school and has left opponents in his wake on the high school and the elite tournament circuits. "Ever since I was 18-months-old, I had a club in my hand," he said. "I was sort of a child-prodigy in the beginning, but when I started coasting in middle school I got a little bit behind. My parents sat me down and just explained they weren't going to shell out money if I didn't see a future in golf."
That was in the eighth grade.
<p>"I found that passion again and I've been hard at work ever since," he said. </p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-9787720712654893" data-ad-slot="8738871937" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><p>There has been a price. The recent grad has had to sacrifice being a teenager at the hands of golf at times. </p><p>"People think I'm boring sometimes," he laughs. "It's golf, school and family-time. Yes, I've had to make some sacrifices. I've missed time with my friends with practice or traveling to tournaments. </p><p>"I don't see it as a sacrifice, but a blessing. I'm thinking long-term. I'm motivated to get better. To be the best player I can." </p><p>Much like his favorites – Tigers Woods and Phil Mickelson.</p><p>"I grew up on Tiger Woods and Phil, who is a fellow lefty," he said. "I also like Brooks Koepka and his approach. He's a transcendent athlete physically and I love how he approaches the game. He simplifies it. "I also like the young guns. I have so much respect for how insanely tough it is to make and stay on the professional tour," he said. "Those guys are so tough." </p><p>Campbell will attend Oklahoma next fall and play for coach Ryan Hybl. Forgot to mention, his parents are Sooners and his mom played college basketball. </p><p>"Coach is an energy-guy like me," he laughs. "Our personalities match. He has moxie and swag and playing for him will make me a better player and person. </p><p>"My parents didn't want to influence my decision at all, so I prayed about it a lot. Oklahoma is a special place and Christ put it in my heart. I love the guys on the team and we have a great class coming in." </p><p>When he gets some time to chill, he's with friends or with his dad hunting or fishing. </p><p>"My dad taught me the game of golf and my mom gave me the mental side of athletics," he said. "They have been a huge influence in my life." </p><p>The energy Campbell has for life makes him a can't miss-kid – whether it's on the golf course, in the stands, or a future in business. </p><p>He's got the juice.</p><h3></h3><h3><a href="http://www.ourdigitalmags.com/publication/?i=664048" target="_blank">CLICK HERE to view the ENTIRE 2020 VYPE FBCA Magazine.</a></h3>
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The high school athletic calendar is always broken up into fall, winter and spring sports seasons. That's allowed Hays County residents to cheer on Wimberley multi-sport athlete Brina Jones throughout recent school years.
"I enjoy that I am a leader and an inspiration to younger athletes," said Jones, who's a 2021 prospect. "I love competing, so that is one of my favorite things for all of the sports."
With Wimberley ISD opening for new education cycles every August, fans are known to flock to early volleyball matches involving Jones and her Lady Texan teammates. One incentive for the upcoming campaign is the fact that she earned a UIL 4A all-state honorable mention recognition for her play during the 2019 volleyball season.
<p>"I love being with my teammates," said Jones. "This 2020 season has really good chemistry, as I can already tell, so I am super excited to see what we accomplish."<br></p><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-9787720712654893" data-ad-slot="8738871937" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins>
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</script></p><p>"I have more confidence in myself than I have ever had," she continued. "I want to push myself to be so much better than last year. My goal is to be a leader that everyone looks up to. Our goal is to win every game, go down with a fight, to enjoy the game and to come together as a family."</p><p>After she completes her final high school volleyball season, she'll stay in the gym and remain competitive for basketball season. She's a player to watch because she's coming off a UIL 28-4A second-team all-district honor from the 2019-2020 season.</p><p>"I push myself every game to score more points than the last," said Jones.<br></p><p>When she's on a roll, it's hard to stop her progress. During the 2020 track season, she won seven events, was runner-up in two more and added a fourth-place result before the COVID-19 pandemic cancelled the rest of the season. If you go back to her last complete campaign, her resume also includes a UIL 4A first-team all-state honor from the spring of 2019.<span></span></p><p>"I love looking forward to jumping or running a new PR," said Jones. "I love pushing myself to meet those goals."</p><p>The sports may be different, but the skills that she's developed in the different sports have contributed to her overall athletic success.</p><p>"As a hitter, the jumping from playing volleyball helps me be lighter on my feet," said Jones. "Doing sprints in practice and in meets help me for volleyball because I learn to be quicker to the ball."</p><p>In July, the University Interscholastic League announced that it would allow its UIL 1A to 4A members to start their fall sports season on time in August, while pushing back UIL 5A and 6A competition to September. Wimberley just made the cut as a UIL 4A school, so Jones is ready to take advantage of the opportunity.</p><p>"I was very excited, especially thinking that I wouldn't get to have a season," Jones said of her first reaction to the news. "I think that my whole team and other teams in 4A are very blessed that we get to start on time."</p><p>Due to the sudden end to the 2019-2020 school year, she's extremely motivated to top her previous high marks in the upcoming 2020-2021 campaign.</p><p>"Because I didn't get to finish what would've been a great track season, it pushes me more to have an amazing volleyball, basketball and track season," said Jones. "I'm honestly way more determined to have a great season for all sports than I have ever been. My goals are to break the school record in long jump and triple jump, work the hardest in every practice and to go to state and Texas Relays for both jumps."</p><p><strong>For more sports coverage, follow Thomas (@Texan8thGen) and VYPE (@VYPEATX/@VYPESATX) on Twitter.</strong><br></p><p>Looking to get more involved? Check out ShopVYPE for fresh gear that supports local schools and the VYPE U Ambassador Program. To sign up for the VYPE U Program, apply at VYPEU.com.</p><div class="rm-embed embed-media"><script async="" src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script><p><ins class="adsbygoogle" data-ad-client="ca-pub-9787720712654893" data-ad-format="fluid" data-ad-layout="in-article" data-ad-slot="5921136909" style="display:block; text-align:center;"></ins></p><script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
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