Conroe Grand Oaks outside hitter leads Texas 6A all-state volleyball team

LONGVIEW, Texas (AP) — The Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 6A all-state volleyball team, distributed by The Associated Press:

FIRST TEAM

Middle blockers: Sanaa Donaie, Goose Creek, sr.; Araya Watson, Fulshear, soph.; Chloe Tuiasosopo, Copperas Cove, sr.

Outside hitters: Halle Thompson, Grand Oaks, jr.; Bailey Warren, Fulshear, sr.; Samara Coleman, Grand Oaks, sr.

Setter: Samantha Sampson, Grand Oaks, jr

Libero/defensive specialist: Rileigh Butler, Buda Johnson, jr.

Player of the year: Coleman, Grand Oaks

Coach of the year: Morgan Rogers, Grand Oaks

SECOND TEAM

Middle blockers: Kinsley Young, Southlake Carroll, jr.; Montserrat Talavera, Eastwood, sr.; Kimanni Rugley, Pearland, fr.

Outside hitters: Sarah Hickman, Stratford, jr.; Zaniah Hoskins, Buda Johnson, sr.; Marlee Lightsey, Canyon, jr.

Setter: Audrey Cook, Stratford, sr.

Libero/defensive specialist: Sydney Black, Fulshear, sr.

THIRD TEAM

Middle blockers: Cherrish Robinson, Atascocita, sr.; Andrea Nunez, John B. Alexander, sr.; Micah Rusher, Oak Ridge, soph.

Outside hitters: Simone Heard, Plano East, jr.; Samantha Loyd, Dickinson, sr.; Kaelynn Sims, Sachse, sr.

Setter: Alexys James, Fulshear, sr.