Texas High School 5-A 2008

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Mango	Texas High School 5-A 2008	Lead	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 557 (05/14/08 9:56 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Tags : None With the Club season in a lull until several Tournaments in the summer, the discussions on the Message Board have really fallen off and this early jump on the Fall 2008 High School season might stimulate some fresh dialog. Amarillo will be down from their Championship teams of recent years, but will likely still have a quality team. No idea how they will fare against the stronger teams in Region I. Does anybody have insight on teams in the Metro DFW area such as Lake Highlands, Plano, Plano West, Arlington, Arlington Martin etc? In San Antonio, it looks like Reagan and Churchill will be quite competitive. Any insight on teams such as Smithson Valley and SA O'Connor? Austin Westlake will likely again be a force in Central Texas. Will New Braunfels be a Sleeper in Central Texas? What about the district with the Round Rock schools? In the Houston area, Clear Creek is the likely favorite because they will be returning quite a few players from the team that reached the Regional Final against Cy-Fair. Cy Woods, Kingwood, Cinco Ranch, Katy among others should also be competitive in the Region III.
mntxballa		#1	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 28 (05/15/08 7:25 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Amarillo will have another Barker setting this year, although it will be 5'5" junior to be, Danielle. Torri Campbell will be a force still, I don't know if they'll be able to get past the regional semis. Lake Highlands should get back to state again in Region 2 - I believe they return a lot again, and were a defensive force in the region 2 semis this past year. Westwood returns most of their kids, so they could return again to the finals - but look out for Round Rock, which is in their district - they will have a solid team again, and will be tough to beat. Plano, PW, Arlington & Martin will be tough - each had a couple of losses, but will still return some big starters. Clear Creek will run away with the Houston Area, for sure. I forget which district switched out of region 2, and which came into the region. I think the Plano schools switched out, if I'm correct.
MatrixDad		#2	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 15 (05/15/08 7:38 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I am still in shock that the UIL put Amarillo and Lubbock in the same district as San Angelo, Midland and Odessa. The 5 hour drive between San Angelo and Amarillo could affect the preformance of the traveling team. San Angelo should still have a quality team, but will be down after losing Stephanie Starnes and Reagan Darby (both All-State). The Midland schools and Lubbock Coronado are traditionally quality teams, but it will be a fight for 4 playoff spots out of 10 teams.
pablo	Churchill next year	#3	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 155 (05/15/08 8:08 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I got a chance to see several of Churchill's kids play at the Lone Star Regional Tournament a few weeks ago. Polly Korbel, Churchills senior MH next year, will be a "force" if she stays healthy. She has apparently recovered from injuries that slowed her down last season and was amazingly fast and strong. Alycia Cox, Churchill's primary OH, also has developed an even stronger arm and good back court play. And, and I've heard that Kaitlin Woods is getting a lot of good experience setting for Extec's 17 open team. Not unusual, I realize, that good club players usually play a significant role in successful high school programs. Just saying Churchill will, indeed, be a strong team next season, if these girls and a few others maintain their level of play.
skyvbdad	Plano Schools moved to 8-5A	#4	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 82 (05/15/08 9:46 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I wrote several long paragraphs about District 8-5A twice and got error messages from this YUKU. Perhaps later I will try again. The short story is: Lake Highlands - Gone Allen - Returns only 4 varsity players and 2 Seniors (Sarah Bullock and Brittney Robers). Will they be able to draw on last years JV players to restock the team? Plano - Returns 8 varsity and 5 Seniors but lost all world Mary Elizabeth Hooper (S/MB) among 5 starters not returning. Big holes to fill from 5 graduating starters but they have the best coach in the district. Plano West - Best "Farm System" in the country (perhaps the world ). Returns too many players to count. Will be the team to beat again in 8-5A. Plano East - Returns 9 varsity players and will have 9 seniors on the team. The deepest team in a few years for East, but will they have the firepower to compete with West? This team of seniors actually likes each other which should prove for positive dynamics not always seen on High School teams. McKinney Boyd - New to the district this year coming from the 4A ranks. Don't know anything about this team. Wylie - Lost most prolific scorer to graduation, almost impossible to replace. Don't know that they have any up and coming talent. Of the 6 teams in the district, 4 will make the playoffs. To get out of the Region will be a hard nut to crack with Amarillo, Arlington and Martin, Coppell and Southlake, and Plano West. Last Edited By: skyvbdad 05/15/08 10:01 AM. Edited 4 times.
VBEye	Lil' bit of a clarification	#5	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 1571 (05/15/08 9:49 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	After playing several years in 4A and against teams in the central TX area, the Unicorns are now locked into the very same South TX 5A district with Reagan, Churchill, Smithson Valley and the rest of the NEISD schoools.
TX145aFan	Round Rock Schools 15/5a	#6	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 224 (05/15/08 10:44 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	As far as the Round Rock schools--- lookout for WestWood to come out on top of that district--A handful a seniors and jrs among with some promising "babies" (freshman) coming in I expect them to take district out right. Georgetown again has some great talent especially at the libero/ds position and OH--and a brand new coach--they should make some noise too Round Rock- even with 8 seniors returning I'm still gray about RR. It all depends on how DW manages that team. They'll make the playoffs BUT may fall short. A question about San Antonio Schools--where do those girls from Tx Jrs 17 go to school? I watched them beat Alamo Keapa at regionals where alot of the Churchill gals go.
VBEye	Most	#7	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 1571 (05/15/08 11:13 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Texas Jrs sports six girls from O'Connor.
pablo	re: most	#8	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 155 (05/15/08 1:46 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Texas Jrs. also has two from Churchill!
CyFairFan		#9	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 28 (05/15/08 3:17 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Mango wrote: In the Houston area, Clear Creek is the likely favorite because they will be returning quite a few players from the team that reached the Regional Final against Cy-Fair. Cy Woods, Kingwood, Cinco Ranch, Katy among others should also be competitive in the Region III. The Cy-Fair District schools will actually be in Region 2 next year. So, they won't be in the mix with most of the Houston schools in Region 3. Cy-Woods should be the favorite in that district. Cy Fair lost 14 of 16 Varsity players, but they had some good players on JV. Two new high schools are opening in the fall (Cy Ranch and Cy Lakes that will only field JV teams next year) and the school boundaries have changed, so that should keep things interesting for the next few years.
Mango		#10	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 557 (05/15/08 5:08 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I forgot to take into consideration the UIL alignment and Region changes in regards to New Braunfels, the Cy-Fair schools and some others.
Mango		#11	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 557 (05/15/08 9:10 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	VBEye You are rather subdued. skyvbdad You mention that Plano West will be the team to beat in that District. How many starters will be returning next Fall? If there is a significant number of new starters on the court, will they enough Varsity experience & poise? pablo How does Churchill compare against other teams like Reagan and O'Connor? How many starters will return for Smithson Valley? CyFairFan It looks like 2008 will be a transitional year for Cy Fair with 2009 being the year for some lofty expectations. Cy Woods will definitely be the favorite in that District. Would Cy Creek be one of the teams that could be a Sleeper flying under the radar? mntxballa 2008 Official Alignments and Reclassification 5-A Volleyball Yes, the Plano schools are going to be in Region I and that probably makes Region II weaker.
bigtex	Plano West	#12	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 2344 (05/15/08 9:40 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Mango Plano West loses a starting MB, and RS/OH. It will be tough losing 2 top D1 recruits. But they return a setter,MB/OH, and OH all 3 who play on nationally ranked 16`s and 17`s club teams. Last Edited By: bigtex 05/15/08 9:43 PM. Edited 1 times.
pablo	Reagan and O'Connor	#13	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 155 (05/16/08 8:02 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	You can't sell Reagan short. Allie Murray is a good setter and a tough competitor...Amber Tatsch can play back row and is a talented hitter, plus she's getting great exposure to top flight competition with Austin Jrs. I also like Alexander in the middle, even though she is somewhat inexperienced. Overall, a very good team that could win 26-5A if Mike Carter can get the supporting players to show up. Slight slight edge to Churchill if the Chargers get off to a good start. O'Connor, though girl for girl doesn't have the physical talent you might want, their skills are good, they have attitude, and they play defense. Attitude and defense are tough to beat. I lean toward O'Connor over Clark in 28-5A, despite Clark's incredible middle, Anna Drewry. Last Edited By: pablo 05/16/08 4:20 PM. Edited 1 times.
skyvbdad	Re: Plano West	#14	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 82 (05/16/08 9:50 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Actually Plano West returns 4 Seniors and 1 Junior from last years varsity, all saw significant playing time and play for big time club teams qualified for Open at JO's: Megan Murphy (S) - TAV 17 Asics, Madie Jones (OH), Haley Wessels (MB) - Skyline 17 RoShamBo Jason, Michelle Harris (DS/L) - Dallas Juniors 17 National. Rachael Bedell (2010) (MB) - TAV 16 Asics, They also show another 5 seniors from last years JV squad. They will have talent no doubt, but they are not as deep as they have been in the past. They will be in the mix for sure for the district title, beyond that is anyones guess. I think the team chemistry will have as much to do with their success (or lack of it) as anything. Last Edited By: skyvbdad 05/17/08 6:48 AM. Edited 1 times.
Paisley	Michelle Harris-Plano West	#15	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 33 (05/16/08 4:26 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Michelle Harris is a class of 2009. She will be a Senior in the fall.
BoilerUp	S. A. Clark	#16	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 16 (05/16/08 4:51 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	I want to follow Anna Drewry's senior year ... is this a good place to look for updates on San Antonio Clark in the Fall ? Or do I need to go to LoneStarVolleyball.com ? Or ... ??? Any suggestions would be welcome! thanks!!
jeanievb	Following SA highschool volleyball/Ana Drewry	#17	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 46 (05/16/08 6:56 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	We get "decent" coverage in the local paper. Not great, but better than some (from what's been commented on this board by others around the country). try www.mysa.com (it's the SA Express News webite) and follow the link to sports -> high school sports -> volleyball. (there isn't anything up right now or I'd give you the new link. They redesigned their sportspage so www.sagametime.com might work as well. Come volleyball season, they'll start providing game info and stories.
coachemeritus		#18	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 140 (05/16/08 11:06 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	As far as the Round Rock schools--- lookout for WestWood to come out on top of that district--A handful a seniors and jrs among with some promising "babies" (freshman) coming in I expect them to take district out right. Georgetown again has some great talent especially at the libero/ds position and OH--and a brand new coach--they should make some noise too Round Rock- even with 8 seniors returning I'm still gray about RR. It all depends on how DW manages that team. Not sure why there would be any doubt about how DW coaches the Round Rock team. After all, they have lost only 1 district game in 2 years. The only major question is finding a replacement at libero. Agree Westwood will be good, but let's not forget Round Rock's star setter had a shoulder tear that required surgery after the season ended. She has recuperated nicely and is playing on the top 17s team in the country right now. Add in Ohio State bound Danks and the varsity vets and the team will be bound for a 3rd straight district title in 08. After Round Rock, I see Westwood, Georgetown and Vista Ridge competing for the remaining 3 playoff spots. Stony Point may surprise at 5th. Leander and Cedar Park should be better but have issues at the setter position. McNeil will be rebuilding as they lose their senior talent and will be lacking at the setting, middle and OH positions.
Mango		#19	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 557 (05/17/08 3:06 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	In regards to Plano West, they have had plenty of offensive firepower in recent years, but struggled in the ballcontrol area which kept them from maximizing those offensive weapons. Will Plano West make a noticeable improvement in ballcontrol in Fall 2008?
bigtex	Plano West	#20	[-]
Registered Member Posts: 2344 (05/17/08 3:55 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts Report Post	Mango I agree with you for the most about Plano West ball control issues in the past. But lets not forget they did make it to the state semi`s last year losing to the #2 team in the state Westlake. So I would say even though they had their ups and downs in the regular season last year they still lived up to thier potential by making the state semi-finals. Last Edited By: bigtex 05/17/08 4:01 PM. Edited 1 times.