2020 All-VYPE San Antonio Public School Volleyball Team
With Reagan advancing to the State Semi Finals, and a tremendous performance by San Antonio's 6A District 28 and District 29 having all four teams in the Regional round- we can all agree the local talent was on fire! Likewise, the very talented New Braunfels Canyon made a deep run to the Regional Finals and we are already excited for next year!
With this season in the books, it's time to name the All- VYPE team and hand out the postseason accolades.
POSTSEASON ACCOLADES
Player of the Year: Nyah Anderson, Reagan
Coach of the Year: Heather Sanders, New Braunfels Canyon
Hitter of the Year: Jalyn Gibson, Brandeis
Setter of the Year: Carlee Pharris, Brandeis
Middle Blocker of the Year: Elise McGhee, Clark
Defensive Specialist/Libero of the Year: Bryshanna Brown, O'Connor
Utility Player of the Year: Erin Jones, New Braunfels Canyon
Newcomer of the Year: Grace Carroll, Alamo Heights
By Bradley Collier
OUTSIDE HITTER
1st Team
Julia Aleman, Reagan
Kyla Malone, New Braunfels Canyon
Mackenzie Vernon, Harlan
Shavonne Respondek, Madison
Naomi Ortiz, Smithson Valley
2nd Team
Morgan Baese, New Braunfels
Jamiryana Hall, Taft
McKenzie Woitena, New Braunfels Canyon
Megan Runyan, Devine
Hannah Wittingstall, Alamo Heights
Sadie McAda, Pleasanton
Honorable Mention
Mackenzie Mahr, O'Connor
Kylie Wickley, Alamo Heights
Allie Scheidle, Kerrville Tivy
Mia Francis, Stevens
Faith Coldewey, Floresville
Allie Scheidle, Kerrville Tivy
Megan Wahrmund, Fredericksburg
Maselina Tuufuli, Steele
Elizabeth Williams, Navarro
Lauren Roberts, Boerne
Natalie Schulter, Boerne Champion
SETTERS
1st Team
Trinity Herrera, Clark
Terez Chavez, O'Connor
Julie Arguijo, Harlan
2nd Team
Rylee Davis, Madison
Madisyn Jones, Boerne
Shaylan Wright, Smithson Valley
Honorable Mention
Maribel Martinez, Reagan
Abigail Halstead, Brandeis
Emily Reinhard, La Vernia
Kearstin Davis, Reagan
Cayla Reyes, Harlandale
Ella Brunson, New Braunfels
Kristen Bernal, MacArthur
Kendra Grimm, Johnson
DS/LIBEROS
1st Team
Maddie Correa, Reagan
Addison Evans, New Braunfels Canyon
Amy Dewalt, Brandeis
2nd Team
Jaci Mesa, Smithson Valley
Leilani Moore, Harlan
Alyssa Manitzas, Reagan
Honorable Mention
Julissa Casas, LeeJade Bernal, New Braunfels
Chloe Martin, Johnson
Alyssa Ortega, Churchill
Dominique Guerra, McCollum
Keirson Jalowy, Kerrville Tivy
MIDDLE BLOCKERS
1st Team
Courtney Pope, New Braunfels Canyon
Canada Buchanan, Clemens
Remi Vanderpool, Reagan
2nd Team
Kyla Solis, Medina Valley
Madison Pike, Devine
Ahzhalon Coleman, Brennan
Madelynn Wallace, La Vernia
Honorable Mention
Lexi Gingras, Johnson
Summer Silva, Warren
Angelli Sanchez, McCollum
Chichi Ozigbo, Reagan
Cypress Guenther, New Braunfels
Nia Mack, Wagner
UTILITY PLAYERS
1st Team
Lexi Davila, O'Connor
Kiana Fallaha, Harlan
Emma Halstead, Brandeis
Kristin Swize, La Vernia
2nd Team
Bekah Williams, Smithson Valley
Emma Helmke, Churchill
Mia Robles, O'Connor
Spencer McCool, Medina Valley
Congratulations to all our area players and teams on such a wild and successful 2020 season!
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Reagan Rattlers Advance to State Semi-FInals
District Rematch sends the Rattlers to the 6A Semi-Finals
It was a night of volleyball quite like non other. The energy, the pressure, the passion could all be felt sitting in San Antonio's Northside Gymnasium as the Brandeis Broncos took on District opponent Reagan Rattlers.
The two had already matched up twice previously in the season for district play, but something felt different tonight. The two worked so hard for this moment to earn the berth to the 6A State Semi-Finals and both certainly wanted it. Coming into the night, Brandeis held a 2-0 record over Reagan, but both were hard fought matches. Tonight, the Rattlers looked to prevail, and they ultimately did!
Starting set one with a bang, the Broncos took a strong lead in the middle of the set ultimately getting to 25 first winning set one. Ending the set on some big blocks the Broncos were hopeful to go into set two fired up.
Not wanting a repeat of previous matches, the Rattlers came out explosive, taking a 3-0 run and then shortly after having a 12-8 lead over the Broncos. With Regan's #10 Julia Aleman taking big swings from the outside tonight, especially in set two, the Rattlers maintained a cushion. Brandeis began chipping away at the points as they were fighting back when a point was called off when two top players for the Broncos collided mid-point. Setter Carlee Pharris and hitter Jalyn Gibson went diving for a ball on defense and ultimately hit heads. Gibson seemed shaken up, but ultimately was cleared to continue playing. Tying the set up 12-12 the gym became electric again. Getting back to business, the Rattlers blocking was just big and solid tonight! With the help of tremendous defense and big blocks the Rattlers took them up 19-13. Chichi Ozigbo(#6) was quite a threat tonight against the Broncos. Her block and her attacking was spot on, propelling the Rattlers to a set 2 victory with a final score of 25-17. Here is just a glimpse into the type of rallies the two teams were able to have tonight!
Set 3 was on fire! The rallies, the digging, the sets, the swings- everything was being laid on the floor for both teams. Broncos Libero, Amy Dewalt was a beast on the back row, digging big swings from Nyah Anderson, Ozigbo and Aleman. She began to really tune into where the Rattlers were sending the ball and it really seemed like she was in the right spot most of the time. It appeared the Rattlers were working hard to play the tipping game, and the down the line shots from the outside- which they were very successful in. The whole set was a close one, even coming down to the wire. Ultimately, the Rattlers win 26-24 after two unforced errors by the Broncos.
The match was on the line now as Reagan was up 2-1 and had their eyes set on a win! They came out pumping in the final set. Taking a lead from the beginning, it was tough for the Broncos to really get in rhythm. A key all-around player for the Broncos tonight was #14 Emma Halstead. The sophomore played a big role tonight in the passing, hitting, digging, and blocking game. Besides the setter, Halstead probably had the most touches on the ball and did a good job of putting pressure on the Rattlers. Ultimately though, the chemistry was just there for Reagan as they won set 4 and the berth to UIL 6A State Semis with a final score of 25-21.
Senior Libero, Maddie Correa was all over the back row tonight giving it her all, just as her other teammates. We caught up with the very excited Libero as she told us just how excited and proud she is!
It's tough to watch such great volleyball teams knowing there can only be one winner, but we are so proud of these two District 28 opponents and the magnificent seasons they both have had. We look forward to cheering Reagan on in the Semi-Finals this upcoming week, and look forward to them bringing home a trophy!
