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LOVB Spotlight: Cook secures Career Assist No. 3000 for Stratford prior to ensuing district slate
Stratford’s early season schedule has tested the team’s resilience, confronting them with a lineup of some of the area’s strongest volleyball programs — as well as premier clubs from California and Hawaii.
Navigating this challenging terrain has not only sharpened their competitive edge but also provided invaluable experience ahead of district play.
Amid this backdrop, senior setter Audrey Cook (GCU-commit) quietly etched her name into Stratford’s record books, surpassing the 3,000-assist mark during this past weekend’s Clear Creek ISD Tournament.
Her steady hand and tactical acumen were instrumental as the Spartans secured a hard-fought third-place finish, including notable wins against The Woodlands and Atascocita.
Cook’s standout performance earned her a spot on the All-Tournament team, a fitting recognition for a player who has been a cornerstone of the Spartans’ offense throughout her high school career.
The stars of 2025-26 Stratford VolleyballBradley C. Collier (VYPE)
While Stratford’s 11-12 record might not immediately impress, it belies the strength of their early opponents and the intentional challenges set by head coach Jenny Adcock.
Historically, Stratford has been a force within their district, and with the season progressing, the team looks primed to regain its foothold as a UIL title contender.
Supporting Cook’s leadership are key contributors like Gwen Koss (Providence College-commit) and Milena Miladinovic (Jr. MH), among others. Together, they form a balanced and dynamic squad focused on reminding audiences what they’re capable of.
THE RANKINGS: No. 3 Stratford's 'Spartan Nation' is back to finish the job
IN 2024, STRATFORD FINISHED AS ONE OF THE LAST TWO TEAMS STANDING IN TEXAS IN CLASS 6A-DIVISION II.
The Spartans made a run to the title game, marking the program’s first championship appearance since 2002, before ultimately falling short to the No. 1 nationally-ranked Byron Nelson Bobcats -- finishing the year 42-3 overall.
Jenny Adcock (10 seasons, 217-145) brings back four starters, including Grand Canyon University-commit Audrey Cook. The setter was the District 17-6A Co-MVP after registering 1,326 assists, 375 digs, 66 aces and 54 blocks. Cook has 2,556 career assists entering 2025.
Senior OH Gwen Koss (Providence College) was the other half of the District 17-6A Co-MVP ballot, and finished with 493 kills, 451 digs, 78 aces and 38 blocks in 2024 -- bringing her career kill-total to 2,092.
Other pivotal returners include District 17-6A Newcomer of the Year Tess Stephenson (211 kills, 95 blocks), Milena Miladinovic (129 blocks (17-6A All-District 2nd Team), Caroline White and Lauren Dunwoody.
Keys to success include ball control, out of system offense, establishing a new libero and middle blocker effectiveness, according to Adcock.