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The featured standouts of the 2026–27 Montgomery Bears volleyball team.
THE SETUP: No. 9 Montgomery | VYPE Houston Volleyball 2026 Preseason Rankings
Montgomery pieced together one of its most complete bodies of work (37-11) to date under head coach Stormi Champion last fall. The Lady Bears compiled a 37-11 record and advanced to the 5A Division II Regional Semifinals, where their momentum was halted by Georgetown in four sets.
The district slate remains as challenging as ever, including state finalist A&M Consolidated, College Station, and Lake Creek. Even so, there is ample reason to assume Montgomery can sustain its explosiveness on the attack.
Collectively, the core is on the younger side, making star Delaney Wright’s impact all the more integral. One of the few seniors in the rotation, Wright arrives on the heels of an astronomical campaign. The Utah commit eclipsed 700 kills to go with 396 digs, and was ultimately named the District 17-5A Offensive MVP on top of a TGCA All-State selection.
Middle blocker Sarah Johnson enters her junior year off a first-team all-district performance that produced 109 kills and 59 blocks, while sophomore Jaci Stull added just under 200 kills from the outside to acquire a second-team nod. Another rising presence is Kiersten Pruitt (So. MB), who previously received district honorable mention.
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Montgomery Sr. OH Delaney Wright
SMALL TOWN GIRL: Montgomery's Wright Is a Homegrown Talent
Ask around... Montgomery's Delaney Wright can play.
While she's tucked away in far north Houston, Wright possesses one of the heaviest swings in the state of Texas. She has already been named District Newcomer of the Year, earned All-State honors and become one of the nation's top recruits.
Salt Lake City, Utah, is a long way from Montgomery, Texas, but the lethal outside hitter will be putting on a show for the Utes in the years to come.
For now, however, Wright hopes to lead the Bears on a deep postseason run in 2026 with her team-first mentality and contagious on-court energy.
VYPE caught up with Wright for our favorite feature — The 411.
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VYPE: Utah? What was it about the Utes that you loved?
WRIGHT: "The recruiting journey is tricky because you have a short amount of time to figure out what college program is the right fit for you... over about three days on a visit. Utah has been one of my favorite schools since I was 15 years old. It's a lifetime decision, and I'm very comfortable with the entire package Utah has to offer."

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VYPE: How would people describe you?
WRIGHT: "I am really silly. On the court, I play with big energy and am always talking. I don't know how our opponents take it, but that's always been my game. I just love having fun on the court, and I think it shows."
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VYPE: What do you do outside of volleyball?
WRIGHT: "I love to golf. I'm no Tiger Woods, but I'm pretty good with my 6-iron. My pickleball game? 10 out of 10. I love hanging out with my friends, and I'm pretty good at hacky sack."
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VYPE: What advice would you give your freshman self?
WRIGHT: "Easy... don't take things so seriously. I was so hard on myself early in my career. You have to know you're going to have good matches and bad matches. All of the ups and downs are opportunities to learn."
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VYPE: What is your go-to spot to eat?
WRIGHT: "Of course, Chick-fil-A. I eat there so much, though. I also love Texas Roadhouse. Those rolls are amazing."
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VYPE: If you had an NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) deal, who would you love it to be with?
WRIGHT: "Something I use all the time, like TELETIES hair ties. I'm also in love with Minky Couture blankets. I'm definitely going to need them in Utah."
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VYPE: What has the town of Montgomery and the Bears meant to you?
WRIGHT: "Everything. It's home. No matter what, I know I have so many people to lean on—from my family to my coaches to my teammates. It has been a great place to grow up."
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