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Dawson Sr. OH Avery Koonsen (SFA-signee) daps up younger sister Alexa Koonsen (Fr. S) in between sets vs. Byron Nelson (11-22-25)
AWARDS SZN: 2025 Houston Volleyball All-VYPE Teams // Powered by LOVB
With that said, it’s officially time to sing some praises.
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*Names will be listed alphabetically
ALL-VYPE TEAM PHOTO GALLERY: Halle Thompson -- Grand Oaks
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
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All-VYPE Public School Volleyball Teams
FIRST-TEAM
Zora Bello, Cypress Ranch
Gemma Hopkins, Tomball
Avery Koonsen, Dawson
Gwen Koss, Stratford
Willtrace "Wiggles" Ngoh, Seven Lakes
Caroline Prihoda, College Park
Jayden Robinson, Ridge Point
Nadi'ya Shelby, Friendswood
Saniya Reynolds, Cypress Ranch
Elsa St. Rose, Tompkins
Jenna Thedford, Dawson
Halle Thompson, Grand Oaks
Caroline Walden, Cypress Woods
Delaney Wright, Montgomery
Caylee Young, Clear Springs
SECOND-TEAM
Caroline Adams, Friendswood
Audrey Cook, Stratford
Shannon Dworaczyk, Magnolia West
Ava Gibbs, The Woodlands
Gracie Hobin, Seven Lakes
Kenli Irwin, Barbers Hill
Madelyn Johnson, Ridge Point
Emerson Lechler, Foster
Jordan Morrow, Atascocita
Greysen Ortmeier, Tomball
Taylor Ranney, Dawson
Cali Reece, Grand Oaks
Jada Skinner, Fulshear
Kassia Tan, Memorial
Lacy Tinnell, College Park
THIRD-TEAM
Peyton Aldridge, Clear Lake
Sade Bello, Cypress Ranch
Emerson Chang, Manvel
Ava Collins, Montgomery
Alexis Couch, Bridgeland
Camille Csernik, Klein Oak
Mia Eason, Clear Creek
Taylor Johnson, Ridge Point
Lianna Kearns, Clear Springs
Tamarria Mitchell, Shadow Creek
Drew Merrell, Tompkins
Ryan Mokry, Lake Creek
Milena Miladinovic, Stratford
Haley Patton, Friendswood
Micah Rusher, Oak Ridge
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Kennedy Boatman, Bridgeland
Kate Bull, Grand Oaks
Megan Chapman, Seven Lakes
Camdyn Cole, Clear Creek
Madelynn Coy, George Ranch
Emma Elsasser, Tompkins
Callie Funk, Tompkins
Erin Goodson, Deer Park
Tori Greeney, Willis
Neala Harrell, Tomball Memorial
London Hart, Cy-Fair
Elaine Holtvluwer, Friendswood
Heidi Horan, Tomball
Sasha Keys, Waller
Alexa Koonsen, Dawson
Kansas Lamar, Lake Creek
Addison Lewis, West Fork
Allison Lewis, West Fork
Kyanna Lopez, Fulshear
Lily Lott, Seven Lakes
Julianne Melancon, Barbers Hill
Caryme Molina, Pasadena
Lainey Monroe, Tompkins
Henlee Moszkowicz, Magnolia
Emmy Nicholas, Katy Jordan
Keaton Points, Dawson
Sloane Ranney, Dawson
Morgan Regner, Clear Lake
Ava Ribakovs, Katy Jordan
Mary Margaret Schwieder, Memorial
Britney Solomon, Pearland
Savannah Welch, Montgomery
Jasmyn Walker, Manvel
Tinsley Welker, Fort Bend Austin
Taylor Woods, Lake Creek
Brelynn Wolford, Pearland
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All-VYPE Private School Volleyball Teams
FIRST-TEAM
Jacey Carroll, St. John's School
Aniston Collins, Lutheran South Academy (LSA)
Adrienne Deleon, Concordia Lutheran
Maris Haecker, St. Agnes Academy
Olivia Landahl, St. John's School
Addison Musgrove, Lutheran South Academy (LSA)
Kiran Rio, St. John's School
Brynn Sitta, Cypress Christian School
Tanner Tell, Fort Bend Christian Academy (FBCA)
Kate Worthington, The Woodlands Christian Academy (TWCA)
SECOND-TEAM
Ashley Blaine, Concordia Lutheran
Lily Broussard, St. John XXIII
Riley Gottsman, The John Cooper School
Raquel Hernandez-Rodriguez, Cypress Christian
Channing Low, FBCA
Charlie Marsico, LSA
Reagan Odinga, Concordia Lutheran
Daniela Ramirez, FBCA
Reagan Sberna, TWCA
Laci Schoen, Episcopal
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
Sienna Bailey, The Kinkaid School
June Berry, Second Baptist
Sammie Berzin, St. John's School
Ava Bocock, Incarnate Word Academy
Skyden Glynn, St. John XXIII
Brooke Gottsman, The John Cooper School
Madeline Harris, St. Pius X
Madeline Hartfiel, St. John XXIII
Casey Hyde, St. Agnes Academy
Madison Jinks, FBCA
Lilah Johnson, Cypress Christian
Olivia Kelley, Houston Christian
Audrey Levine, St. Agnes Academy
Laycee McGrady, FBCA
Constanza Quaglia, Cypress Christian
Madyson Schmidt, Second Baptist
Logan Swan, TWCA
Morgan Nesloney, The John Cooper School
Finley Wheeler, The John Cooper School
Jasmine Xu, Episcopal
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Tomball's Gemma Hopkins (Jr. L)
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Dawson Eagles vs. Clear Springs Chargers (6A-D1 Region III)
Dawson Eagles
Jamey Wright (VYPE)
WHEN: Monday, November 3rd -- 7:00 PM
WHERE: Friendswood High School
Fresh off a commanding 3-0 sweep of Fort Bend Travis, Dawson enters with a 38-4 record and the momentum of an undefeated District 22-6A title run.
Dawson’s star-studded cast begins with senior outside hitter — and 2025 Homecoming Queen — Avery Koonsen, an SFA-commit who’s delivered a staggering 453 kills and nearly 500 receptions this fall. Her all-around play makes her a frontrunner for 22-6A Offensive Player of the Year – if not District MVP – honors.
On the backline, Jenna Thedford (Texas A&M-commit), last year’s Defensive Player of the Year, anchors the back row with close to 600 digs.
The setting duo of Taylor Ranney (642 assists) and freshman Alexa Koonsen (414 assists) keeps Dawson’s tempo relentless, while senior hitters Sloane Ranney, Keaton Points, and Isabella Tijernia round out one of the deepest rotations in the region.
If the Eagles advance, it would mark their eighth trip to the Regional Tournament in nine years — a testament to the consistency and culture that coach Lauren Leth has built within the program.
Across the net, Clear Springs arrives at 35-10, carrying its fourth consecutive district title and a 3-0 sweep of Summer Creek in the opening round. Head coach Shannon McClellen’s Chargers are no strangers to postseason pressure and have the offensive firepower to potentially match Dawson point-for-point.
Leading the charge is Caylee Young, a Texas Tech-bound junior whose blend of athleticism and shot variety has yielded 511 kills, 688 receptions, and 368 digs — one of the most complete stat lines in the state.
Lianna Kearns (Sr. L), committed to Concordia University, has surpassed 600 digs, while junior setter Mady Powell (739 assists, 344 digs) and sophomore defensive specialist Aubree Svoboda (316 digs, 604 receptions) provide steady hands and reliability.
For Clear Springs, an upset would mean more than just toppling Houston’s No. 1 team — it would secure the program’s first trip to the Regional Semifinals since 2022.
Clear Springs Chargers
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
Tomball Cougars vs. College Park Cavaliers (6A-D2 Region II)
Tomball Cougars
Jamey Wright (VYPE)
WHEN: Tuesday, November 4th -- 5:30 PM
WHERE: Klein Cain High School
While Tomball was solid a year ago, the team has experienced a drastic ascension throughout this campaign under head coach Jordan Williams. The Cougars return to the Area Round with a 38-6 record, fresh off a 3-1 victory over Waller and riding the confidence of one of the city’s most highly-rated clubs.
Senior outside hitter Heidi Horan sets the tone on offense, with 371 kills and 315 digs, anchoring a frontline that also features sophomore Kinsley Moretti, who has emerged as a potent scoring threat with nearly 300 kills, and junior middle hitter Taylor Choate (219 kills, 61 blocks).
Behind the net, freshman setter Greysen Ortmeier has orchestrated the offense with just under 1,000 assists, while junior libero Gemma Hopkins remains the team’s rock, with 546 digs and 466 serve receptions.
College Park enters at 31-11, carrying the momentum of a late-season surge that saw them win 14 of their last 16 matches. After a decisive sweep over Eisenhower in the opening playoff round, head coach Candice Collins-Gibson’s Cavaliers are riding a mix of veteran leadership and emerging talent.
Baylor-commit Lacy Tinnell has worked wonders in the middle, racking up 343 kills and 86 blocks this year, while senior outside hitter Reese Ellen has contributed 211 kills.
On the back row, seniors Macie Fralix and Caroline Prihoda (Kentucky commit) share setting duties, each with just under 500 assists, stabilizing the offense despite Prihoda missing time earlier in the season.
Furthermore, CP has a breakout star of its own, given that freshman libero Abby DiMatteo 476 digs to her name.
College Park Cavaliers
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
Friendswood Mustangs vs. Lake Creek Lions (5A-D2 Region III)
Friendswood Mustangs
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
WHEN: Tuesday, November 4th -- 6:30 PM
WHERE: New Caney High School
After dispatching Nederland 3-1 last week, Friendswood heads into Round 2 touting a 34-9 record and the confidence of a team built for longevity.
There’s no doubt who the alpha of the group is for coach Sarah Paulk's unit, as Florida-bound senior Nadi’ya Shelby has powered Friendswood through sheer athleticism and technique — tallying well over 400 kills to anchor one of the region’s most dynamic offenses.
While Shelby rightfully draws much of the attention, sophomore Elaina Holtvluwer has thrived on the opposite pin, adding 269 kills to help diversify the attack.
Of course, the Mustangs’ success stems from their structure as much as their star power.
Senior setter Caroline Adams (Navy-commit) has orchestrated the offense with precision, totaling nearly 800 assists and close to 200 digs, while senior libero Haley Patton (North Dakota-commit) steadies the back row with more than 450 digs. Together, they give Friendswood a measured rhythm and resilience that’s carried them through a demanding schedule.
Lake Creek, on the other hand, continues to embody the idea that records don’t always tell the whole story.
Despite entering the matchup at 19-23, coach Kayli Kane and the Lions have emerged from one of the toughest districts in the state — featuring powerhouses like College Station, A&M Consolidated, and Montgomery — and are coming off a convincing series sweep over West Fork in the Bi-District round.
Something the Lions can hang their hat on is the considerable balance they’ve displayed offensively.
Junior Ryan Mokry (330 kills), senior Taylor Woods (280), and sophomore Shelby Lee (276 kills, 269 digs) form a capable core at the net, while senior middle Kansas Lamar (160 kills, 82 blocks) adds size and experience up front.
Meanwhile, freshman setter Sutton Breck Tessier has emerged as a revelation — logging 831 assists and 249 digs in her debut season — and fellow freshman Louisa Ertischek has anchored the defense with more than 450 digs.
Lake Creek Lions
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
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