Blum outside hitter takes top honor on Texas 1A all-state volleyball team

By Canadian Press on December 31, 2025.

LONGVIEW, Texas (AP) — Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 1A all-state volleyball team, distributed by The Associated Press:

FIRST TEAM

Middle blockers: Landry Bennett, Blum, jr.; Rylee Sears, Water Valley, jr.; Addison Spaith, Neches, sr.

Outside hitters: Kinsley McPherson, Blum; McCaylen Woods, Water Valley, soph.; Haley Scott, Blum, jr.

Setter: Tallie Rufino, Blum, jr.

Libero/Defensive Specialist: Addie Koetting, Blum, sr.

Player of the year: Kinsley McPherson, Blum

Coach of the year: Lauren McPherson, Blum

SECOND TEAM

Middle blockers: Emerson Fite, Sulphur Bluff, sr.; Janaye Coston, Water Valley, jr.; Jessica Rohde, Round Top-Carmine, sr.

Outside hitters: Bree Dooley, Round Top-Carmine, soph.; Zaylee Peyton, Sulphur Bluff, sr.; Marae Pounds, Chester, sr.

Setter: Madi Collett, Sulphur Bluff, sr.

Libero/Defensive Specialist: Audrey Gatlin, Medina, sr.

THIRD TEAM

Middle blockers: Callie Weddle, Perrin Whitt, jr.; Caitlyn Battreal, Oglesby, jr.; Braylee Clark, Woodson, sr.

Outside hitters: Brenna Briles, Forestburg, jr; Emilee Silva, Aspermont, soph.; Crista Zirkel, Medina, jr.

Setter: Madison Markwardt, Round Top-Carmine, soph.

Libero/Defensive Specialist: Ana Servin, Sulphur Bluff, sr.

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