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THE WOODLANDS IS COMING OFF A 37-WIN SEASON THAT SAW THEM REACH THE REGIONAL FINALS.
Terri Wade enters her 11th season of leading The Woodlands (383-75) and returns five starters from the 2024 squad.
Wade enters this year with 577 career coaching victories to her name.
University of North Florida-commit Sasha Bespaly (Middle Blocker) and Utah State University-commit Ava Claire “AC” Gibs (Libero) will lead the way this year. Both were all-district selections last season.
Also returning is District 13-6A Newcomer of the Year Liz Kath (Middle Blocker), Megan Johnson (Setter), Sophie Mathay (Setter), Sophia Holloway (Middle Blocker), Cate Vickers (Right-Side) and Olivia Hertel (Defensive Specialist).
The Highlanders will try to play with some “TNT” this year, which according to Wade means “Takes No Talent”. Discipline, commitment and communication take no talent and they will be really good at those areas in 2025.
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On My Whistle Podcast | Is TCU-commit Daulton the best QB ever at The Woodlands High?
The Woodlands has long been a breeding ground for elite quarterbacks — from Chance Mock (Texas) to Eric Schmid (Sam Houston State) to Mabrey Mettauer (Sam Houston State). But could Jack Daulton top them all?
The incoming senior has all the tools: blazing speed, a high football IQ, and a cannon for an arm. His skill set has made him a national recruit, and he gave his verbal pledge to TCU earlier this year.
Daulton’s stock rose even higher this summer when he led the Highlanders to the UIL State 7-on-7 Championship, showcasing his leadership and playmaking under pressure.
VYPE’s Matt Malatesta caught up with the rising star as he gears up for the 2025 season — from his offseason grind to his goals for the fall.