By Michael Adams
Austin Sports Journal
The Austin Sports Journal names its All-South Central Texas volleyball – formerly All-Austin Metro – teams for the 2025 Texas high school season.
This year’s Co-Miss Austin Volleyball award winners are Austin High’s Riley Malloy and Cedar Park’s Joy Udoye. Both led their teams to UIL state championship matches. Malloy helped Austin High reach the state championship for the first time in 33 years, while Udoye heled the Timberwolves win the school’s first volleyball state championship.
The ASJ all-area teams get an overhaul this year, with only one team selected for each classification per all-area team, a separate Class 4A team, and renaming the Rising Star award to the more appropriate, newcomer of the year.
The ASJ selects players from the 84 high schools within our coverage area and selects a first team and a second team for each classification, combining Class 4A and smaller schools.
You can see the All-South Central Texas teams here.
Co-Miss Austin Volleyball
Joy Udoye, Cedar Park senior outside hitter
Joy Udoye delivered a championship senior season for Cedar Park, earning Co-Miss Austin Volleyball honors after leading the Timberwolves to their first volleyball state title. The Stanford signee was named the Class 5A Division II championship game most valuable player and helped Cedar Park secure both the District 25-5A championship and a historic postseason run.
Udoye finished the season with 568 kills on a .264 hitting percentage, averaging 4.3 kills per set as the focal point of Cedar Park’s offense. She added 34 service aces and 358 digs, showcasing her impact as a six-rotation outside hitter who influenced every phase of the match.
With her combination of power, consistency and defensive range, Udoye was one of the most dominant players in South Central Texas throughout the 2025 season.
Riley Malloy, Austin High senior outside hitter
Riley Malloy powered Austin High to one of the most memorable seasons in program history, earning Co-Miss Austin Volleyball honors after leading the Maroons to the Class 6A Division II state championship match for the first time since 1992. The USC signee also helped Austin High dethrone Dripping Springs as the District 26-6A champion in one of the most competitive Class 6A districts in Texas.
Malloy finished her senior season with 544 kills while hitting an efficient .321 and averaging 4.5 kills per set as Austin High’s offensive anchor. She added 48 service aces, 30 blocks and 301 digs, showcasing her ability to impact the match in every phase as a six-rotation outside hitter.
With her blend of scoring power, consistency and all-around presence, Malloy was the driving force behind Austin High’s historic postseason run. She leaves for USC in January, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most accomplished players in Maroons history.
Past winners
2024: Laney Hennessee, Wimberley
2023: Lily Davis, Westlake
Newcomer of the Year
Trinity Laney, Wimberley, freshman outside hitter
Trinity Laney made an immediate impact in her freshman season at Wimberley, earning Newcomer of the Year honors after helping lead the Texans back to the Class 4A Division II state championship match for the second straight season. Laney also played a key role in Wimberley capturing its second consecutive District 26-4A title.
She finished the year with 383 kills on a .224 hitting percentage, averaging 2.8 kills per set as one of the team’s primary offensive threats. She added 394 digs and 82 service aces, showcasing all-around ability and poise for a first-year varsity player.
Laney headlines one of the deepest freshman classes in South Central Texas in recent history, quickly establishing herself as one of the area’s rising stars. Her early success on the state’s biggest stages set the tone for what projects to be an outstanding high school career.
Past winners
2024: Clayton Kelly, Westlake
2023: Jennavee Jensen, Vista Ridge
Hitter of the Year
Henley Anderson, Dripping Springs senior outside hitter
Henley Anderson’s dominance at the net earned her Hitter of the Year honors after another remarkable career for Dripping Springs. The Texas signee, a finalist for AVCA National Player of the Year and a two-time high school All-American, continued to cement her status as one of the most accomplished and impactful players ever produced in the Austin area despite missing the first month of the season while competing with the U18 U.S. National Team.
Anderson finished the year with 411 kills while averaging 5.8 kills per set and hitting an elite .364 as the primary force in the Tigers’ offense. She also added 202 digs, 30 service aces and 30 blocks, showcasing her complete six-rotation skill set and ability to impact the match at every level.
A generational talent with a rare blend of size, efficiency and competitive edge, Anderson was the focal point of every opponent’s game plan and still delivered at an elite level. She will take her talents to national powerhouse Texas in the fall, closing her high school career as one of the most decorated players in South Central Texas high school volleyball history.
Past winners
2024: Zaniah Hoskins, Buda Johson
2023: Taylor Gaines, Liberty Hill
Blocker of the Year
Elsie Law, Salado, senior middle blocker
Elsie Law anchored one of the most dominant offensive fronts in South Central Texas, earning Blocker of the Year honors after another standout season with Salado. One of the most feared middle blockers in the region, Law was a game changer at the net and helped lead the Eagles to the state semifinals for the third consecutive year.
Law’s length, timing and defensive instincts consistently altered matches, forcing opponents to adjust their offensive game plans. She controlled the middle of the court with her long wingspan and high vertical jump to shut down attacks.
Named the District 24-4A most valuable player, Law capped her high school career as one of the most impactful defensive players in Salado program history. She will continue her volleyball career in the SEC at Arkansas next fall.
Past winners
2024: Sofia Peters, Cedar Park
2023: Ava Kostroun, Liberty Hill
Setter of the Year
Kingsley Minus, New Braunfels, senior setter
Kingsley Minus earned Setter of the Year honors after guiding New Braunfels to a deep postseason run and a District 26-5A championship during a standout senior season. The Tarleton State signee led the Unicorns to the Class 5A Division I state semifinals and was named the district’s most valuable player for her leadership and all-around impact.
Minus piled up 883 assists while also contributing heavily as an attacker, finishing with 386 kills on a .233 hitting percentage and averaging 2.8 kills per set. She added 461 digs and 55 service aces, showcasing her versatility as a true six-rotation threat. For her career, she totaled 1,021 kills and 2,288 assists as one of the most productive players in program history.
Known for her high volleyball IQ and vocal leadership, Minus was the engine that kept New Braunfels running. She will continue her career at Tarleton State next fall, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most complete players in New Braunfels High School history.
Past winners
2024: Takyla Brown, Weiss
2023: Savannah Skopal, Rouse
Defensive Specialist of the Year
Rileigh Butler, Buda Johnson, senior libero
Rileigh Butler anchored the Buda Johnson back line with relentless consistency, earning Libero of the Year honors after leading the Jaguars to the third round of the playoffs. The Ole Miss signee capped a standout high school career as the program’s all-time digs leader with 2,448, cementing her legacy with the program. Butler posted 523 digs on the season while averaging 4.3 digs per set and also added 53 service aces.
Past winners
2024: Reagan Ramirez, Georgetown
2023: Reese Emerick, Westlake
Coachj of the Year
Lori McLaughlin, Cedar Park
Lori McLaughlin earned Coach of the Year honors after guiding Cedar Park to the Class 5A Division II state championship and cementing one of the most dominant runs in program history.
McLaughlin has produced three straight 30-win seasons, won 28 consecutive district matches and captured back-to-back district championships, while leading the Timberwolves to the 2024 Class 5A Division II state championship match and this season’s state title, marking a historic stretch of sustained excellence for Cedar Park volleyball.
Past winners
2024: Heather Wilson, Johnson City
2023: Marie Bruce, Liberty Hill
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