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THE RANKINGS: Shadow Creek gets pay back on Summer Creek; CE King remains No. 1
With Week 1 in the books, the VYPE Class 6A Rankings have moved a bit.
The biggest win in Class 6A was the Shadow Creek victory over Summer Creek, avenging a big defeat from a year ago. Bridegland beat The Woodlands in a close one, while Grand Oaks knocked off Klein Oak to creep in the rankings. The Katy Tigers flexed on Atascocita, while Ridge Point snuck by Dickinson.
Check out the Rankings.
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VYPE Houston 2026 Preseason
Class 6A Top 25
1. C.E. King Panthers
2. North Shore Mustangs
3. Shadow Creek Sharks
4. Cypress Ranch Mustangs
5. College Park Cavaliers
6. Ridge Point Panthers
7. Katy Tigers
8. Tomball Cougars
9. Willis Wildkats
10. Bridgeland Bears
11. Klein Collins Tigers
12. Westfield Mustangs
13. Summer Creek Bulldogs
14. Atascocita Eagles
15. Dickinson Gators
16. Memorial Mustangs
17. Pearland Oilers
18. Cy-Fair Bobcats
19. Barbers Hill Eagles
20. Cypress Falls Eagles
21. Waller Bulldogs
22. Grand Oaks Grizzlies
23. Fulshear Chargers
24. Langham Creek Lobos
25. Manvel Mavericks
The featured standouts of the 2026–27 Bridgeland Bears volleyball team.
THE SETUP: No. 25 Bridgeland | VYPE Houston Volleyball 2026 Preseason Rankings
For coach Verena Khalil, the 2026 season will center on consistency, chemistry, and integrating a new-look roster. “It will be a mostly new team with only five returners, so we will be relying on a quick offense to drive the speed of the game,” Khalil said. “We also have great team chemistry, with everyone sharing the workload and wanting to contribute in their roles.”
The Bears followed a strong 2025 campaign, finishing 29-14 overall, placing third in district play, and advancing to the third round of the postseason. Despite the roster turnover, Bridgeland returns several key pieces capable of keeping the program among the area’s top contenders.
Outside hitters Abigail Davenport and Maddie Wells return as primary offensive options and will be set up by setter Vanessa Conway, who directs the Bears’ fast-paced attack. In the middle, all-district honorable mention Avree Rawlins is positioned for a breakout season and could emerge as one of the team’s biggest surprises.
Avery Schneider stands out as the roster’s most versatile piece, capable of contributing as both an outside hitter and setter. Her all-around skill set makes her one of Bridgeland’s most valuable assets and a player unlikely to leave the floor.
The culture is already in place, and with emerging talent in the fold, Bridgeland has the foundation to build on last year’s success and push deeper into the postseason while adjusting to a new district (23-6A) following UIL realignment.