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The featured standouts of the 2026-27 Clear Springs Chargers volleyball team.
POWER GRID: VYPE Houston Volleyball Rankings | Cy Ranch Rises, Clear Springs and Lake Creek Hold Firm
Memorial remains firmly in pursuit of another dominant finish, having suffered just one loss since August — against Cypress Ranch — while closing in on back-to-back district championships.
Clear Springs, meanwhile, continues to look like one of the state’s most cohesive and formidable teams. Despite a recent five-set loss to Deer Park, the Chargers are well-positioned to claim their fifth consecutive district title.
Dawson has also made its move, breaking into the Top 10 as its winning streak reaches 16 games. The Eagles are now three victories away from another undefeated district campaign.
Elsewhere, Summer Creek makes its debut in the rankings after edging Atascocita in five sets at the end of September. The two will have another chance to settle the score in a must-see regular-season finale on October 23 that could decide the 17-6A race.
The 5A picture is just as compelling. Lake Creek continues to look like the class of the classification after splitting series with A&M Consolidated and College Station. The Lions’ toughest remaining test appears to be Montgomery, which they defeated in September, while undefeated Friendswood and Kempner are strengthening their cases as legitimate postseason threats.
Sade Bello — Cypress Ranch
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
*** The second section shows the team’s current record (per MaxPreps as of 10/11/2026)
VYPE Houston 6A Top 20 Volleyball Rankings
Mid-October 2026
1. Cypress Ranch Mustangs — 30-7 | 10-0 in District 23-6A
2. Memorial Mustangs — 33-3 | 12-0 in District 20-6A
3. Clear Springs Chargers — 30-9 | 9-1 in District 18-6A
4. Seven Lakes Spartans — 26-10 | 12-0 in District 22-6A
5. Tompkins Falcons — 25-6 | 11-1 in District 22-6A
6. Klein Oak Panthers — 38-5 | 10-2 in District 15-6A
7. Grand Oaks Grizzlies — 28-11 | 10-0 in District 13-6A
8. Tomball Cougars — 26-7 | 9-3 in District 15-6A
9. Fulshear Chargers — 23-12 | 6-3 in District 23-6A
10. Dawson Eagles — 28-11 | 13-0 in District 19-6A
11. College Park Cavaliers — 24-10 | 8-2 in District 13-6A
12. Tomball Memorial Wildcats — 24-13 | 9-3 in District 15-6A
13. Bridgeland Bears — 20-12 | 7-3 in District 23-6A
14. Atascocita Eagles — 21-6 | 9-1 in District 17-6A
15. Pearland Oilers — 24-13 | 10-2 in District 19-6A
16. Stratford Spartans — 26-13 | 10-2 in District 20-6A
17. Dickinson Gators — 26-9 | 8-2 in District 18-6A
18. Summer Creek Bulldogs — 25-10 | 10-0 in District 17-6A
19. Fort Bend Austin Bulldogs — 28-10 | 9-1 in District 21-6A
20. Shadow Creek Sharks — 23-13 | 9-3 in District 19-6A
Others to Watch: Katy Tigers (22-6A), Barbers Hill Eagles (18-6A), Jordan Warriors (22-6A), Langham Creek Lobos (16-6A), Ridge Point Panthers (21-6A), The Woodlands Highlanders (13-6A), Cy-Fair Bobcats (16-6A), Clear Lake Falcons (18-6A), Cypress Woods Wildcats (16-6A), Deer Park Deer (18-6A), Oak Ridge War Eagles (13-6A), Magnolia Bulldogs (15-6A), Foster Falcons (23-6A), Manvel Mavericks (19-6A)
VYPE Houston 5A/4A Top 10 Volleyball Rankings
Mid-October 2026
1. Lake Creek Lions (5A) — 33-10 | 8-2 in District 17-5A
2. Friendswood Mustangs (5A) — 29-6 | 12-0 in District 20-5A
3. Montgomery Bears (5A) — 34-8 | 8-2 in District 17-5A
4. Kempner Cougars (5A) — 31-2 | 13-0 in District 22-5A
5. West Fork Gators (5A) — 30-9 | 9-0 in District 18-5A
6. Galveston Ball Tornadoes (5A) — 30-8 | 11-2 in District 20-5A
7. Bellville Brahmas (4A) — 29-11 | 9-0 in District 23-4A
8. Iowa Colony Pioneers (5A) — 27-10 | 9-3 in District 20-5A
9. Huffman Hargrave Falcons (4A) — 26-10 | 5-2 in District 19-4A
10. Needville Bluejays (4A) — 27-11 | 8-0 in District 22-4A
Others to Watch: Livingston Lions (19-4A), Liberty Panthers (19-4A), Lamar Consolidated Mustangs (22-5A), La Porte Bulldogs (20-5A), Dayton Broncos (19-5A), Angleton Wildcats (20-5A), Kingwood Park Panthers (18-5A)
VYPE Houston Private School Top 5 Volleyball Rankings
Mid-October 2026
2. The John Cooper School Dragons — 21-5 | 2-2 in SPC 4A
3. Cypress Christian Warriors — 27-5 | 7-0 in TAPPS District 5-5A
4. Lutheran South Academy Pioneers — 23-11 | 8-1 in TAPPS District 4-6A
5. Fort Bend Christian Academy Eagles — 18-7-1 | 7-1 in TAPPS District 5-5A
Others to Watch: The Awty International School Rams, Second Baptist Eagles, St. John XXIII Lions, Concordia Lutheran Crusaders, St. John's School Mavericks, Providence Classical Paladins, Houston Christian Mustangs
Alief Taylor's Mykah Edison
PIECE BY PIECE: Edison’s Progression Has Taught Her How She and Her Teammates Fit at Alief Taylor
“At first, volleyball was just a way to get closer and more involved with my friends,” she said. “But once I started playing and really began to indulge, I couldn’t stop. That just grew into a deep love for the sport, and since then, I’ve stuck with it.”
Her early connection to the unit quickly translated to the court, where she emerged as an outside hitter capable of contributing wherever she was needed.
“I think being able to play in multiple spots has been very helpful to my team,” Edison said. “I joined varsity as a freshman, so that’s where my willingness to rotate based on where the coach needs me started. I’m glad I can do that because it’s such a useful skill to have when you’re constantly in a rotation.”
Dana Strange (VYPE)
The transition wasn’t exactly seamless.
“It was very intimidating at first,” she said with a laugh. “But I proved myself. Nothing came easily, but as soon as they put me on the court, I showed them that I’m here for a reason.”
Now a senior, Edison has grown into more than a versatile asset in the Lady Lions’ rotation. She’s developed a fuller understanding of what it means to help those around her, recognizing that leadership isn’t about having all the answers — it’s about knowing that everyone grows at a different pace.
For an Alief Taylor squad that reached the postseason for a second straight year last fall and now faces a tougher district landscape following UIL realignment, that mindset could prove essential.
“Patience is something I’ve gained, specifically with my teammates,” she said. “Even though I may have joined early, I’ve learned that not everybody is going to get it immediately. So being there to support them as they progress — I think that’s where traits like being empathetic and more observant surface. I feel like that helps me be a better leader and captain.”
Her perspective also shapes the way Edison views her teammates.
The featured standouts of the 2026–27 Alief Taylor Lions volleyball team.Dana Strange (VYPE)
“We’re just a big puzzle,” Edison said. “We all have different interests, but we still come together like puzzle pieces. You could say we’re each a perfect fit for one another in this group.”
Those personalities are part of what makes Edison memorable. During the team’s photoshoot, she broke from the usual poses to incorporate some anime-inspired fireball moves — a glimpse of the personality behind the player.
“Yes, I did come up with those unique anime poses,” Edison said with a laugh. “I figured it would be a fun way to stand out in the photos. But as far as favorites go, my go-to is Hunter x Hunter, and I really love JJK (Jujutsu Kaisen).”
What began as a freshman proving she belonged has grown into something bigger. Edison now understands her role isn’t just to be a piece of the puzzle, but to help make the whole picture come together.