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.

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.

We have more awards, including The Austin Sports Journal’s Miss Austin Volleyball, which is presented to the player of the year, and the rest of the All-South Central Texas individual award winners.

Here are this year’s all-area teams:

Class 6A team

OH – Marlee Lightsey, New Braunfels Canyon: The senior was one of the most prolific outside hitters in the area. The Army signee had 608 kills with a .292 hitting percentage to go with 415 digs and 25 service aces, helping the Cougars reach the third round of the playoffs.

OH – Gentry Barker, Lake Travis: The junior returned to Lake Travis this fall and slammed 572 kills with a .297 hitting percentage to go with 382 digs and 32 sercice aces, helping the Cavaliers reach the second round of the playoffs.

MB – Camille Presley, Austin High: The Texas pledge was one of the most feared middles in the area. The junior had 102 blocks to go with 244 kills and a team-high .395 hitting percentage, helping the Maroons reach the Class 6A Division II state championship match.

MB – Taliah Angwekwe, Stony Point:  The Mary Hardin-Baylor signee led the Tigers with 443 kills with a .270 hitting percentage and a team-high 102 blocks, helping Stony Point to a second-place finish in District 25-6A.

S – Maggie McCarroll, Austin High: The Arkansas signee dished out 702 assists, but also slammed 272 kills (.280 hitting percentage) and had a team-high 83 service aces as part of the Class 6A Division II runners-up.   

L – Isa Cordaway-Drier, Round Rock: The freshman had a breakout year with 601 digs (4.8 digs per set) and led the team with 61 service aces, helping the Dragons win District 25-6A.

U – Clayton Kelly, Westlake: The sophomore setter/outside hitter did it all for the Chaps, who reached the regional finals. She had 70 service aces, 280 kills, 664 assists and 303 digs.

Honorable mention: Jenna Hehman, Vandegrift; Chloe Kelly, Westlake; Sydney Lund, Dripping Springs; Logan Sanders, New Braunfels Canyon senior; Jennavee Jensen, Vista Ridge; Claire Nelson, Austin High

Class 5A team

OH – Hannah Griffin, Liberty Hill: The sophomore put down 634 kills with a .251 hitting percentage to go with 349 digs and 63 service aces, helping the Panthers reach the regional finals for the fourth year in a row.

OH – Amelia Albright, Georgetown: The junior dished 868 assists to go with 436 digs, 63 service aces , 99 blocks and 288 kills (.380 hitting percentage), helping the Eagles reach the Class 5A Division II regional finals.

MB – Chloe Frizzle, Anderson: The sophomore  put down 287 kills in 99 sets played with a hitting percentage of .307. She also recorded multiple blocks, helping the Trojans win District 24-5A and reach the third round of the playoffs.

MB – Sienna Benavides, Cedar Park: The senior was one of the top middle blockers in the area with 124 total blocks to go with 280 kills, helping the Timberwolves win the Class 5A Division II state championship.

S – Ava Jackson Weiss: The freshman broke onto the scene as a player to watch in the next three years. She dished out 1,251 assists to go with 302 digs, helping the Wolves reach the third round of the playoffs.

L – Berkley Bates, Smithson Valley: The senior was a force on the back line and finished with 983 digs (7.5 digs per set) for the Rangers, who reached the third round of the playoffs.

U – Lexi Rosenblatt, McCallum: The District 24-5A most valuable player finished with 678 assists, while slamming 204 kills with a .285 hitting percentage, serving 40 aces and digging up 271 balls, helping the Knights reach the postseason.

Honorable mention:; Mya Cheatum, Cedar Park; Eva Planchet, Comal Pieper; Kate Leakey, Anderson; Elaine Harrison, Anderson; Addison Betzen, Liberty Hill; Keyaira Limuel Washington, Bastrop; Jordyn Ash, New Braunfels.

Class 4A team

OH – Haley Brown, Salado: Salado’s all-time kills leader helped the Eagles reach the Class 4A Division II semifinals for the second straight year and third time in her four-year career.

OH – Lilli Sandoval, Wimberley: The senior played in her third state championship game in two years (two volleyball, one soccer) and led the Texans with 408 kills with a .264 hitting percentage. She also had 263 digs and 32 blocks.

MB – Mariah McCoy, Wimberley: The senior played a huge role in the Texans run to the Class 4A Division II state final, leading the team with 85 blocks to go with 183 kills (.279 hitting percentage.

MB – Amaris Mitchell-Ochoa, Marble Falls: The junior was one of the top Class 4A middles in the area, helping the Mustangs reach the playoffs for the first time in 30 years. In fact, Marble Falls reached the third round of the playoffs before falling to Bullard.

S – Skylar Herring, Wimberley: The senior dished out 879 assists to go with 272 digs and 62 service aces, helping the Texans return to the Class 5A Division II state final.

L – Payton Smith, Burnet: The senior was a first team All-District 24-4A selection and helped the Bulldogs to a 20-win season and a trip to the postseason.

U – Alexis Dahl, Davenport: The senior led the Wolves with 336 kills and a .278 hitting percentage, while recording 364 digs and 60 service aces, helping Davenport reach the second round of the playoffs.

Honorable mention: Kelsey Stallworth, Gateway Prep; Kate McCary, Marble Falls; Carley Ulrich, La Grange; Kylie Trilcek, La Grange; Mazzy Johnson Salado; Klaire Murphy, Legacy Ranch; Charli Niu, Salado,

Small school team

Class 3A-1A, private schools

OH – Claire Montgomery, St. Michael’s: The senior led all players in South Central Texas with 738 kills with a .319 hitting percentage, helping the Warriors reach the TAPPS Class 6A semifinals. She also led the team with 98 service aces and had 620 digs.

OH – Kinlee Fiero, Johnson City: The senior led the Eagles in kills and hitting efficiency and was named the District 29-2A most valuable player, helping Johnson City reach the third round of the playoffs.  

MB – Kendall Marshall, Johnson City: The junior was the District 29-2A offensive player of the year, helping the Eagles to a 34-11 record and a trip to the third round of the playoffs.  

MB – Brynn Leschber, Thrall: The senior had 264 kills in 66 sets played (4.0 kills per set) with a .213 hitting percentage. She also had 24 blocks, 38 service aces and 257 digs, helping the Tigers reach the playoffs.

S – Tilly Streeter, St. Andrew’s: The junior dished out 551 assists while leading the team with 95 service aces, helping the Highlanders reach the Southwest Preparatory Conference Class 3A semifinals.

L – Sydney Gray, St. Stephens: The freshman helped the Spartans reach the Southwest Preparatory Conference playoffs and led the team with 362 digs.

U – Lainey Gromaski, Fayetteville: The junior helped lead the Lions to the Class 1A regional semifinals with a team high 409 kills with a .201 hitting percentage, while recording 336 digs, 31 blocks and 59 service aces.

Honorable mention: Josie Kaster, St. Andrew’s; Kailyn Kleinert, Johnson City; Kenna Craig, Johnson City; Kailyn Keeling, Lexington; Kinley Hoffman, Thrall; Raven Sandoval, Thorndale; Scotti Beseda, Fayetteville

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