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THE RANKINGS: No. 27 Bellaire "Trusting the Process"
MELISSA MARTIN ENTERS YEAR THREE OF LEADING THE BELLAIRE VOLLEYBALL PROGRAM.
The Cardinals went 25-10 a year ago and reached the Area Round of the playoffs.
Five starters return for Martin including District 18-6A Newcomer of the Year Grace Jackson. The now-sophomore registered 112 kills and a team-leading 92 blocks.
Senior Lucy Bannerman is back after registering 179 kills along with a solid junior class of Olivia Wang (172 kills), Eva Muscal (126 kills, 77 aces, 65 blocks) and Allison Barker (472 assists, 181 digs, 60 kills, 68 aces).
Another player to watch is Leia Lacson (97 digs, 46 aces). Keys to success for Bellaire include the core group of returning players, strength of players moving up from JV and offseason workouts and conditioning.
They will look to “Trust the Process” in 2025.
THE RETURN: Lloyd Banks Heads Back to Where It All Began
Lloyd Banks has been the face of Greater Houston high school track for more than a decade, leading the Fort Bend Marshall boys and girls programs to UIL gold—again and again and again.
But all dynasties evolve, and Banks’ legendary run at Marshall has come to a close—sending shockwaves throughout the Texas high school track community.
VYPE’s Matt Malatesta caught up with the iconic coach at his new home: Jack Yates High School.
This isn’t just a new chapter—it’s a full-circle moment. Banks is a proud Yates alum and previously served as an assistant coach for the Lions.
Now, he's back where it all began.
Because for Lloyd Banks, home is where the heart is.