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2025-26 Cypress Ranch Girls Basketball
THE LAYUP LINE: Steele an undisputed Alpha for No. 14 Cy Ranch
No. 14 -- CYPRESS RANCH MUSTANGS
Competing with the perennial dominance of Cy Springs is never an easy task, but Cypress Ranch has continuously remained in the upper tier of District 16-6A.
That trend continued a year ago, when coach Megan Daniel guided the team to a 25-9 record and a second-place district finish before a narrow Area Round loss to Nimitz.
At the heart of the Mustangs’ firepower is senior Averie Steele, a towering presence in each phase of the game. Steele led Cypress Ranch in scoring (14.8 ppg), surpassed the 1,000-point career milestone, and set school records for blocks — single game, single season (66), and career totals. Her all-around prowess earned her 16-6A Defensive Player of the Year honors and makes her a clear future Division I prospect.
Supporting Steele are seasoned leaders Audriana Kobina (second-team, all-district) and Ireland Wright (honorable mention). Rounding out the returning senior class will be Saniyya Harden (Sr. F), Carlea Broom (Sr. G), and Essence Winston (Sr. G).
With the quality of assets this team has, it’s entirely possible that the Mustangs surpass their 2025-mark and then some.
Whataburger Team of the Week: Cy Ranch VB opens 2025 with stifling momentum, Tournament-glory
With a spotless record, tournament hardware, and a roster stacked with seasoned talent, Cypress Ranch is beginning to turn heads across Texas.
The Mustangs have emerged as one of the most consistent forces early in the 2025 season—flexing an early momentum in a way that few programs can match.
Led by head coach Dr. Collea McKinney—who took over in 2023 following Chrissy Woodward’s tenure—Cy Ranch has continued to assert itself as one of Texas’ perennial powerhouses.
They recently rolled through the Cy-Fair ISD/Katy ISD Tournament with an unblemished 8-0 run, claiming the championship for a second straight year. That title-clinching effort was capped off with a thrilling reverse sweep, showcasing both grit and poise.
Currently ranked No. 6 in the state by MaxPreps and No. 4 in Texas Volleyball Insiders’ Class 6A poll, the Mustangs’ depth and experience have been instrumental in their early-season success.

Senior Madyson Carr led the way in the tournament, earning MVP honors, while fellow seniors Kennedy White (All-Tournament Blocker), Rice-commit Zora Bello (All-Tournament Setter), and Kinsley Hooper (All-Tournament Libero) provided key contributions on both ends of the court.
Other notable standouts, thus far, include Memphis-commit Kaylee Parker (Sr. OH), Southwestern-bound Caroline Srubar (Sr. S), Saniya Reynolds (Jr. MB), and sophomore outside hitter Sade Bello—Zora’s younger sister—who continues to shine in her second varsity season.
The road ahead features several key matchups, including a marquee non-district contest against Tompkins this Friday. The Mustangs are also set to compete in the Leader ISD Volleypalooza and Clear Creek ISD Tournaments, where they’ll look to keep up the pace against a high level of competition.
Ultimately, Cypress Ranch will have its eyes on securing the outright District 16-6A title—after splitting it with Bridgeland last season—and making a more extensive postseason run following last year’s early playoff exit in the Area Round to The Woodlands.
If how they have performed up to this point is any indication, this could be the year that CRHS breaks through the barrier.





























