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The Big 3 (8.24.22): Waggoner, Campbell, Thedford post big numbers
Another edition of the Big 3 is here after a busy night of volleyball around the Houston area.
Tuesday signified the start of district play for most teams as the tournament season is wrapping up over the past two weeks. A lot of great matches meant some big-time performances and even career accolades.
Here is the newest VYPE Big 3.
Kailey Thedford - Pearland Dawson
In a 3-1 victory for Pearland Dawson over Clear Springs, Thedford was lights out. She registered 15 kills, 21 digs, 4 aces and 2 blocks for the Eagles in the win.
Gracie Campbell - Klein Oak
Klein Oak continues to impress this season. The Panthers (14-5) defeated Magnolia West 3-2 for another big win. Gracie Campbell led Klein Oak with 31 kills and 10 digs.
Olivia Waggoner - Bridgeland
Bridgeland defeated Lake Creek 3-1 on Tuesday in the KPRC2+ Volleyball Game of the Week. Olivia Waggoner finished with 20 kills, 22 digs and 1 ace in the victory for the Bears.
Honorable Mentions
Grace Lanier, Seven Lakes (25 digs, 4 assists, 2 aces)
Kate Valt, Crosby (15 kills, 15 digs, 1 block, 3 aces)
Ashanti Butler, Cy Creek (12 kills, 10 digs, 2 aces)
Carli Banks, FB Austin (21 kills, 22 digs, 1 ace)
Ally Fraley, Episcopal (20 kills)
Mariana Van Dyk, Cypress Christian (6 kills, 7 digs)
Ana Garza, Alvin (16 kills)
Ariana Brown, Conroe (16 kills)
Cindy Tchouangwa, Tompkins (13 kills)
Kirra Musgrove, Lutheran South Academy (11 kills, 7 assists, 3 digs)
Angelina Cruz, Pasadena (21 digs)
Kyla Paulino, FB Austin
411: Kyla Paulino of FB Austin Volleyball
Kyla Paulino recently won the VYPE Houston Public School Preseason Setter of the Year Fall Poll! VYPE caught up with Paulino for the 411 on the star from Fort Bend Austin.
VYPE: How long have you been playing volleyball and how did you get your start?
Paulino: I started playing volleyball when I was 12. Watching my cousin play made we want to give volleyball a try as well.
VYPE: Who's your favorite athlete and why?
Paulino: My favorite athlete is former university of texas volleyball player, Cat McCoy. She was a Ds / Libero which was the position I originally started out as. Watching her on the court made me realize she was my favorite because of how she was always cheering for her teammates and consistently had a positive attitude and mindset.
VYPE: What's your pre-game meal? Routine?
Paulino: Before a game my favorite meal would be a chicken pesto panini and a paradise point smoothie from tropical smoothie cafe.
VYPE: Off the court, what is your favorite thing to do?
Paulino: Off the court I enjoy hanging out with my friends and family. I also love to spend time outdoors especially at the beach.
VYPE: What's your favorite subject in school?
Paulino: My favorite subject in school is math. It is the subject I succeed and excel the most in during the school year.
VYPE: What is the one memory from the game you'll never forget playing volleyball?
Paulino: One memory that I will never forget is playing our rival school, travis high school. The game went to five sets and all of the sets we were fighting and working very hard to compete and win. The student section had lots of energy and was cheering loudly for us. This game was the most intense game of the season and beating them made us come together as a team while having fun.