GAMES
RANKINGS
THE RANKINGS: Ross, Tan anchor No. 25 Memorial Mustangs
MEMORIAL REACHED THE AREA ROUND OF THE PLAYOFFS IN 2024 AND RETURN TWO STARTERS OFF THAT TEAM.
Kaddie Platt enters her seventh year at Memorial (151-100) and her 30th year of coaching overall. Counting her time at the University of Houston and Houston Baptist University, Platt sits at 744 career coaching victories across high school and college entering 2025.
District 17-6A Defensive Player of the Year Kassia Tan is back for Platt. The senior was also first-team, all-district selection; AVCA Phenom Watchlist, in addition to being a GHVCA Postseason team pick. Tan hit the 1,000 career digs mark in 2024 with 536 on the season.
District 17-6A Setter of the Year Ella Ross is back after registering 621 assists last year, averaging 5.1 assists perset. Ross surpassed the 1,000 career assists milestone in 2024. Other key returners include Anna Scott Tom (1.3 blocks per game, hit .308), who will have a big presence on offense while also being a critical blocking threat.
Also back is Addie Beckcom, who is a “scrappy competitor”.
Other players to watch are Sophie Sharp, Taylor Harting, Mary Schwieder, Tesa Solis, Bess Berg, Adelyn Johnson and Mary Alan Reeves.
CLICK FOR ALL VYPE CITY-WIDE VOLLEYBALL MAGAZINE MEDIA DAY PHOTOS
CLICK TO PURCHASE A COPY OF THE VYPE HOU CITY-WIDE VOLLEYBALL MAGAZINE
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL VYPE HOU CITY-WIDE VOLLEYBALL DIGITAL MAGAZINE
St. Pius X Varsity Volleyball
THE WRAP: A look back at St. Pius X volleyball
It was a rebuilding year for St. Pius X volleyball as the Panthers battled through tough competition all year.
Clare Brockman was out on maternity leave during the season, so interim coach Sam Boatman steered the ship in 2022 in a challenging TAPPS 6A-District 2 play.
However, the season was not without its bright spots as several players earned postseason nods. Junior Zoe Humphrey (UCLA-commit) shined for St. Pius X, earning second-team, all-state and all-Academic honors. Furthermore, she accomplished first-team, all-district recognition.
On top of that, senior Brianna Lewis and freshman Sophie Sharp obtained honorable-mentions for their impressive performances.
Despite their shortcomings, St. Pius X volleyball has plenty of potential heading into next season. Considering they have numerous returning players -- namely Humphrey and Sharp -- the Panthers will have the opportunity to resurge as a contender in their district next year.
...
RECORD: 3-18 Overall; 0-7 in District
...
ACCOLADES
Zoe Humphrey, Second-Team, All-State; First-Team, All-District; All-Academic
Sophie Sharp, Honorable-Mention, All-District
Brianna Lewis, Honorable-Mention, All-District
...
COLLEGE COMMITMENTS
Zoe Humphrey, UCLA-commit