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WARNING: Do not sleep on the No. 12 Seven Lakes Spartans
SEVEN LAKES WENT 29-11 OVERALL LAST SEASON AND REACHED THE BI-DISTRICT ROUND OF THE PLAYOFFS.
Four starters return as the Spartans seek a 12th-straight year of making a postseason appearance under ninth-year coach Amy Cataline (182-101 at Seven Lakes; 479 career coaching wins).
Key returners include Libero Megan Chapman (first-team, all-district; 524 digs), outside hitter Gracie Hobin (first-team, all-district, GHVCA Postseason 2nd team; 349 kills, 270 digs, 43 aces, 48 blocks), right-side/middle Nlonna Okwura (USA National Team Development Player, Under Armour Next Camp Series Athlete; 117 kills,71 blocks), outside hitter Lily Lott (second-team, all-district; 381 kills, 146 digs, 59 blocks) and Victoria Hudspeth.
Who will be the breakout player in Greater Houston this season? It will be middle blocker Willtrace “Wiggles” Ngoh, who has become the hottest name in recruiting circles after a tremendous summer.
The stars of 2024-25 Seven Lakes Volleyball
READY THE TROOPS: No. 9 Seven Lakes on a mission to State
NO. 9 -- SEVEN LAKES SPARTANS
Head Coach: Amy Cataline
2023: 29-16/Region III-6A Finalists
THE SPARTANS WERE ON THE DOORSTEP OF RETURNING TO THE CLASS 6A STATE VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT A YEAR AGO.
However, Seven Lakes fell just short in the Region III-6A Championship bout against familiar district opponent Cinco Ranch.
There should be cause for optimism, however, considering five starters return for eighth-year coach Amy Cataline (450-192 in 17th year coaching).
The reigning District 19-6A Newcomer of the Year Megan Chapman led the team with 603 digs in 2023. Chapman is also on the AVCA Phenom and PrepVolleyball Class of 2026 watch lists.
Florida International-commit Kate Kuehn is back after earning second-team, all-district honors alongside teammate Gracie Hobin. Kuehn logged 492 assists in 2023, while Hobin chipped in 189 kills from her spot.
Others to watch as well include Lily Lott (215 kills) and St. Thomas University Minnesota-commit Heidi Wingate (194 kills). Lott was an honorable mention, all-district pick, while Wingate was also a TGCA All-Star selection.
This Spartans team is always one to watch in Houston with a talented roster year-in and year-out.