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Friendswood's Caroline Adams
LOVB Spotlight: Adams surpasses major milestone amid Friendswood's imposing start
It’s a milestone built on seasons of discreet command — not just her nearly 500 assists and 120-plus digs this fall, but the way she’s orchestrated the Mustangs’ offense with consistency and control throughout her career.
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
Now, with Friendswood off to a 20-7 start and Adams again at the helm, the story may only be getting started.
She’s been a consistent facilitator for the Mustangs, guiding them through a challenging schedule that has included signature wins over McKinney North, Hebron, Manvel, Shadow Creek, and St. John’s. Her impact goes beyond the stats, though her production remains among the best in the region.
A first-team, all-district selection a season ago, Adams announced her commitment to the U.S. Naval Academy in March — a testament to her discipline on and off the court.
She also benefits from the additional fire-power that Coach Sarah Paulk brings to the floor – including Nadi’ya Shelby (Florida-commit), Haley Patton (North Dakota), and Elaina Holtvluwer (So. OH), among others.
The team has its sights set firmly on a return to the UIL State Tournament — a stage it hasn’t reached since 2019 — and possibly more. The Mustangs came within striking distance last season, falling to Georgetown in the 5A-D2 Region III Final.
Still, the bar is set even higher. Friendswood hasn’t won a state title since its lone championship run in 1994. With Adams leading a hungry and experienced core, that drought might not last much longer.
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Stratford Sr. OH Gwen Koss
The 2025 All-VYPE Preseason Volleyball Teams -- PUBLIC SCHOOL
AUDREY COOK, Stratford
SHANNON DWORACZYK, Magnolia West
GWEN KOSS, Stratford
CAROLINE PRIHODA, College Park
CALI REECE, Grand Oaks
JAYDEN ROBINSON, Ridge Point
NADI'YA SHELBY, Friendswood
JENNA THEDFORD, Dawson
LACY TINNELL, College Park
HALLE THOMPSON, Grand Oaks
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SECOND-TEAM
(alphabetical order)
ZORA BELLO, Cy Ranch
ASPEN BROWN, Shadow Creek
AVERY KOONSEN, Dawson
BELLA LAW, Shadow Creek
REBECCA LUCKSINGER, Bellville
WILLTRACE NGOH, Seven Lakes
MICAH RUSHER, Oak Ridge
JADA SKINNER, Fulshear
ARAYA WATSON, Fulshear
GRACIE WILLIAMS, Atascocita
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Grand Oak's Cali Reece
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
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THIRD-TEAM
(alphabetical order)
KENNEDY BOATMAN, Bridgeland
KENLI IRWIN, Barbers Hill
EMERSON LECHLER, Foster
JORDAN MORROW, Atascocita
SARAH ODELL, Tomball Memorial
DAMISI OSIBODU, Jordan
HALEY PATTON, Friendswood
LAURYN WILEY, Shadow Creek
DELANEY WRIGHT, Montgomery
CAYLEE YOUNG, Clear Springs
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Honorable Mentions
(alphabetical order)
CAROLINE ADAMS, Friendswood
SADE BELLO, Cypress Ranch
NEVAEH ENGLISH, Manvel
CALLIE FUNK, Tompkins
SYDNEY HERLETH, Katy Taylor
GEMMA HOPKINS, Tomball
HEIDI HORAN, Tomball
MADELYN JOHNSON, Ridge Point
MEGAN JOHNSON, The Woodlands
TAYLOR JOHNSON, Ridge Point
LIANNA KEARNS, Clear Springs
ADDISON LEWIS, West Fork
KHLOE LILLY, West Fork
AMAYA LOVE, Shadow Creek
RYAN MOKRY, Lake Creek
KAYLEE PARKER, Cypress Ranch
SLOANE RANNEY, Dawson
LILY REINS, Tomball Memorial
AVA SEARCH, Needville
ELSA ST. ROSE, Tompkins
TINSLEY WELKER, FB Austin
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