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The featured standouts of the 2026–27 Stratford Spartans volleyball team.
THE SETUP: No. 13 Stratford | VYPE Houston Volleyball 2026 Preseason Rankings
The Stratford Spartans have been on a heater. Two seasons ago, Stratford reached the UIL 6A Division II state title match, squaring off against Byron Nelson. Last fall, the Spartans followed that up with another deep postseason push, advancing to the Regional Finals and finishing 26-16 overall.
Stratford will have some holes to fill following the graduation of Audrey Cook (Grand Canyon) and Gwen Koss (Providence), two cornerstone players who helped fuel the program’s recent success.
Headlining the next wave will be reigning District Blocker of the Year Milena Miladinovic, a senior Winthrop commit expected to serve as the centerpiece of Stratford’s lineup. Coach Jenny Adcock believes the keys to the season will be strong ball control, an effective middle attack, and tough serving.
First-team all-district selections Emmaline Glazner (Jr. MB/RS) and Sydney Hatcher (Jr. OH), along with second-teamer Lauren Gioco (Sr. L/DS), are proven contributors who now take on expanded responsibilities, while Amiyah Foreman-Shaw could emerge as a breakout presence capable of surprising opponents.
“I think that we are really locked in to prove ourselves this season,” Adcock said. “We graduated a couple of very high-level players, and our 2026 group really wants to make their personal mark on Stratford volleyball.”
The championship-level culture is already in place, so don’t expect the Spartans to take a step back anytime soon.
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The featured standouts of the 2026–27 Memorial Mustangs volleyball team.
THE SETUP: No. 22 Memorial | VYPE Houston Volleyball 2026 Preseason Rankings
The Memorial Mustangs took a significant step forward in 2025, finishing 28-11 and advancing to the Area Round of the postseason. Along the way, they captured an undefeated district championship—the program’s first since 2020—signaling the emergence of a team ready to compete at a high level.
Leading the charge is District Newcomer of the Year Tesa Solis. The Tulane commit totaled 234 kills last season and enters her senior year poised for an even greater impact.
Memorial also welcomes back a pair of first-team all-district selections in Mary Margaret Schwieder and setter Taylor Harting. Schwieder was the Mustangs’ most productive all-around weapon, leading the team with 274 kills while adding 422 digs. Harting orchestrated the offense with 446 assists and chipped in 259 digs, providing a steady presence on both sides of the ball.
Another player to watch is setter Bess Berg, whose versatility and depth give Memorial additional flexibility throughout the lineup.
Armed with experienced leadership, offensive balance, and a proven foundation, the Mustangs enter 2026 with legitimate expectations of making noise come November.































