Rouse’s Delaney Hoffman in action during the 2026 high school volleyball season.
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The Central Texas high school volleyball season is entering its final playoff push as the calendar hits mid-October. With most schools in the back half of district play, the American-Statesman looks at 40 Austin-area players who are having breakout performances this fall.
(Players listed alphabetically. Note: Those who were first-team all-district selections a year ago are not eligible as they don’t meet the definition of “breakout.”)
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Mya Adkins, Bowie: Averaging nearly five assists per set, she has 508 on the season to go along with 184 digs and 52 aces for a Bulldogs team looking to make the playoffs out of District 26-6A.
Khianne Alpuerto, Pflugerville: Dynamic defensively for the Panthers, she has 310 digs, 59 assists and 11 aces.
Madison Ancira, Weiss: Talented junior libero is everywhere defensively for the Wolves averaging 3.5 digs and 2.1 serve-receives per set. Has tallied 390 digs on the season.
Kyndall Anding, Austin High: The senior outside hitter/middle’s 39.3 kill percentage leads the Maroons, and her blocking is a big reason Austin High is in the thick of the District 26-6A playoff race.
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Juliet Anderson, Anderson: Senior outside hitter has tallied 167 kills, 99 digs, 21 blocks and 12 aces for a Trojans team that is 24-6.
Libby Askevich, Hays: Freshman libero has been all over the floor for a Hawks team fighting for a playoff spot.
Claire Berryman, Georgetown: Part of a dominant Eagles team that is 35-5, the sophomore outside hitter has 284 kills, 64 digs, 28 aces, 15 blocks and is hitting .256.
Harper Bohnen, Cedar Park: A six-rotation player, the junior outside hitter has 287 kills and 286 digs while also being “dominant in serve receive,” according to Timberwolves coach John Henze.
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Madelyn Bradley, Georgetown: Excelling in fundamentals, the sophomore middle/pin does all the things that don’t show up on the stat sheet for the Eagles. “She closes almost every block and slows down the other team’s offense,” according to Georgetown coach Jenny Richardson.
Kylie Cavil, Round Rock: Freshman setter broken onto the scene in impressive fashion with an incredible 644 assists, 308 digs and 39 aces.
Taylor Chorazy, Westlake: With 141 kills and an eye-popping 110 blocks, the junior middle has helped the Chaps to the lead in the District 25-6A race.
Harper Cihal, Vandegrift: Stellar on the back row, the sophomore libero has 350 digs, 130 assists and 78 aces for the Vipers.
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Ela Cubukcu, Round Rock: Freshman middle/opposite-side hitter is hitting .269 with 151 kills, 61 blocks and 39 aces.
Caroline Ehrlich, Westlake: Missing the first half of district play due to an injury, the freshman outside hitter will help the Chaps down the stretch and has 232 kills, 37 blocks and 121 digs.
Annika Ellwanger, McCallum: Powerful on the outside for the Knights, the sophomore has 150 kills and 81 digs.
Mollie Gallagher, St. Stephen’s: Though an injury has limited her appearances, the freshman outside hitter has 53 kills, 49 digs and 16 blocks in just nine matches while hitting .291.
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Genesis Gonzalez, LBJ: The junior setter is crucial to the Jags’ offense and has helped the team be in the playoff race in District 26-4A.
Olivia Gorakhpurwalla, Vandegrift: A key hitter for the Vipers, she has 218 kills on an impressive .234% and 43 blocks.
Julyana Harris, Anderson: Senior middle is a steady threat for the Trojans with 134 kills, 34 blocks, 42 aces and 106 digs.
Delaney Hoffman, Rouse: Raiders are leading District 24-6A thanks in part to the impressive sophomore middle blocker, who has 133 kills and 34 blocks.
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Jullia Howser, Stony Point: Brilliant defensively, the senior libero has 485 digs for a Tigers team currently in a playoff spot in the loaded District 25-6A.
Adelyn Hughes, Cedar Park: Impressive junior setter has helped the Timberwolves be in the thick of the District 24-6A playoff race with 505 assists and 255 digs.
Janaiya Jenkins, Rouse: With 173 kills and 80 digs, the junior opposite-side hitter has helped spur the Raiders to 22 wins and the top of District 24-6A.
Jolie Johns, Cedar Ridge: The sophomore has been a spark on the back row for the Raiders with 193 digs, 32 assists and 49 aces.
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Harper Keeney, Legacy Ranch: The freshman libero is an exceptional passer and has produced 179 digs for a Wranglers team in the thick of the District 16-5A playoff race.
Henley Magee, Anderson: One of the reasons the Trojans are in the driver’s seat in District 24-5A, the senior setter has been electric with 654 assists, 166 digs and 45 aces.
Ella McCoy, Bowie: Senior middle/right-side hitter leads the Bulldogs with 202 kills. She also has an impressive 37 blocks.
Annabel McDuffee, Westlake: A force at the net, the senior middle has 131 kills and is hitting .339.
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Riley McElwee, St. Michael’s: Prolific at hitting with 264 kills, she also excels defensively for the Warriors with 200 digs.
Olivia Mendez, Stony Point: The junior outside hitter has excelled in district play to lead the Tigers with 160 kills.
Ryann Mendoza, Liberty Hill: Prolific at running the Panthers’ offense, the junior setter and right-side hitter has 431 assists, 222 digs and 41 aces in addition to 159 kills.
Cheyanne Miller, East View: Important at the net for the Patriots, the junior middle has 93 kills, 30 blocks and 30 aces.
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Audrey Moss, McCallum: The crafty left-handed opposite-side hitter has 83 kills and 11 kills for a Knights team that seems primed to make the 5A playoffs.
Camille Moynahan, Legacy Ranch: A sophomore defensive specialist, she has 178 digs, 36 assists, 16 aces and is one of the team’s captains.
Scarlett Nachampassak, Weiss: Sophomore outside hitter has become a key contributor on a talented Wolves team, averaging 2.6 kills per set. On the season, she’s knocked down 268 shots and has 31 aces.
Mamie Petree, Ann Richards: Skilled at middle hitter, the junior has helped the Stars be in the crowded District 24-5A playoff race.
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Parker Schurle, Ann Richards: A force at outside hitter, she’s one of the Stars’ better hitters this fall.
Saniya Seaborn, Legacy Ranch: Moving up to varsity after six matches, the freshman utility has 114 digs and 24 aces and is hitting .103.
Simone Seiler, Austin High: One of many talented freshmen in the area, she’s averaging 2.7 kills per set and has a 35.5 kill percentage for a Maroons squad that already has 20 wins.
Lilly Thormann, Vista Ridge: The junior middle blocker leads the Rangers with 51 blocks and 35 aces and also has 80 kills.
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Poppy Timmons, Regents: Junior outside hitter and Long Beach State sand commit has 50 kills and 33 digs in her last three district matches.
Bry Tuley, Liberty Hill: Dynamic at outside hitter, the junior already has 205 kills and 180 digs for a Panthers team that is 36-5 and will be a threat to make a deep run in the 5A playoffs.
Kelsi Watson, Vista Ridge: One of the reasons the Rangers are in the District 24-6A playoff race, the sophomore outside hitter has 362 kills and 267 digs.
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