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While we are in the middle of the club volleyball season, VYPE’s Matt Malatesta checked in with Michael Kane.
Kane, the head coach at Dripping Springs High School, is also the co-founder of Texas Volleyball Insiders and co-director of Austin Performance Volleyball.
In the conversation, Kane breaks down the recruiting landscape, discusses trends shaping the sport at every level and highlights the future stars of volleyball.
Watch here.
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WITH EVERY AT-BAT, EVERY GAME, MAYA HANKS IS CARVING HER NAME INTO THE RECORD BOOKS AT CRAWFORD HIGH SCHOOL.
Hanks is the program’s all-time leader in nearly every major offensive category, wielding a mighty bat that has become the stuff of district nightmares. But she’s more than just a hitter — she’s the quarterback on the diamond, commanding the defense from behind the plate as a catcher.
“At the plate, I have the mindset of ‘yes, yes, yes… no,’” the junior said. “I’m going up there ready to swing. It’s my thing. Swinging the bat.”
That confidence is built on countless hours of work. Inside her garage sits a hitting tee and net — a quiet training ground where she’s sharpened her craft.
“My dad was behind that,” she laughed. “My parents have been supportive over the years, doing anything to help me realize my dreams. I’ve been on this journey since I was eight years old and I’ve always had a passion for the game. It’s my friend group too.”
Her journey will take her to Prairie View A&M University in 2027, where she’ll continue her career at an HBCU — a choice that means more than just softball.
“I love the environment there,” she said. “Playing at an HBCU was important to me. It’s going to be a great place for me to grow as a player and a person.”
And her ambitions stretch beyond the diamond. Prairie View’s animal science program aligns perfectly with her future goals.
“They have a great animal science program, and that’s what I want to do when I get older.”
Her love for animals starts at home with her chihuahua, Carly.
“I’m obsessed with animals,” she said. “I have such a love for them that I want to help them when they’re sick or hurt.”
Soft-hearted off the field. Fearless on it.
“People might not know that I love horror movies,” she laughed. “I can watch them in the middle of the day or at three in the morning. Scream is my all-time favorite. I just love the adrenaline.”
Adrenaline is something pitchers know well when she steps into the batter’s box.
Because while she may love horror films — Maya Hanks is the real nightmare at the plate.
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THE POWER RANKINGS: Dripping Springs, Weiss, Georgetown remain atop Austin area softball podium
30 Mar, 2026
Dripping Springs, Weiss and Georgetown completed perfect weeks to cling to the podium in this week’s softball Power Rankings. Leander and East View moved up behind them to round out the Top 5, the latter slipping past Hendrickson after defeating the Lady Hawks in district play.
Liberty Hill remained at #7 despite a loss to Leander while Hutto moved ahead of Bowie after two impressive wins. Vista Ridge knocked off ranked Round Rock to close out the Top 10.
Hays swept their week to continue climbing the ladder to #11 ahead of Round Rock, both just ahead of newcomer Bastrop who debuted at #13. Gateway Prep, once again the highest ranked 4A club, settled in behind the Lady Bears at #14.
We don’t have a #15. All of the teams listed as “On the radar” are hovering at or around .500. If/when one of them sweeps a week and looks like they’re gathering momentum, we’ll slot them in the Rankings. Until then, we’re just guessing so we’ll guess equally until someone gets on a roll.
And with that, here’s how they stand heading into Easter Week.
VYPE's Austin Softball Rankings
(Last week’s rankings in parentheses)
1. (1) Dripping Springs Lady Tigers (6A) 20-6-1 (Def. #15 Westlake; def. Akins)
2. (2) Weiss Lady Wolves (5A) 21-3-2 (Def. Pflugerville Connally; def. #6 East View)
3. (3) Georgetown Lady Eagles (5A) 19-8 (Def. Pflugerville; def. Pflugerville Connally)
4. (5) Leander Lady Lions (5A) 23-5-1 (Def. #14 Glenn; def. #7 Liberty Hill)
5. (6) East View Lady Patriots (5A) 21-7 (Def. #4 Hendrickson; lost vs. #2 Weiss)
6. (4) Hendrickson Lady Hawks (5A) 19-5 (Lost @ #6 East View; def. Elgin)
7. (7) Liberty Hill Lady Panthers (5A) 18-7 (Def. Cedar Park, lost vs. #5 Leander)
8. (9) Hutto Lady Hippos (6A) 20-9-2 (Def. Stony Point; def. #11 Round Rock)
9. (8) Bowie Lady Bulldogs (6A) 15-10-1 (Lost @ Steele; def. Lake Travis)
10. (10) Vista Ridge Lady Rangers (6A) 16-8 (Def. #11 Round Rock; def. McNeil)
11. (12) Hays Lady Hawks (5A) 20-6 (Def. Lehman; def. Cedar Park)
12. (11) Round Rock Lady Dragons (6A) 13-7 (Lost @ #10 Vista Ridge; lost vs. #9 Hutto)
13. (NR) Bastrop Lady Bears (5A) 16-10 (Def. Ann Richards; def. Cedar Creek)
14. (13) Gateway Prep Lady Gators (4A) 14-5 (Def. Taylor)
15. N/A
On the Radar: Lake Travis (6A) 13-12; Stony Point (6A) 12-12; Glenn (13-13-1); Westlake (6A) 10-11
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