Wimberley senior Holly Harwood is approaching the one year anniversary of her October 2019 commitment to Angelo State University soccer. "I decided to commit then because it gave me plenty of time to prepare and took off a lot of pressure, so I could just play," said Harwood. "I feel like ASU is a good fit for me because of the style they play and the coaching is very excellent." Harwood may have traded her Hill Country home for a college opportunity in West Texas, but it's still close enough for her family to watch her future athletic achievements. Before the move occurs, Harwood has another year as a Wimberley High School soccer, track and volleyball athlete.

One incentive for the upcoming campaign is the fact that she earned a UIL 4A all-state honorable mention recognition for her play during the 2019 volleyball season. After she completes her final high school volleyball season, she'll stay in the gym and remain competitive for basketball season. If you go back to her last complete campaign, her resume also includes a UIL 4A first-team all-state honor from the spring of 2019. Wimberley just made the cut as a UIL 4A school, so Jones is ready to take advantage of the opportunity. "I was very excited, especially thinking that I wouldn't get to have a season," Jones said of her first reaction to the news.

Briana Contreras recently won the VYPE San Antonio Preseason Middle Blocker of the Year Poll. VYPE caught up with Contreras for the 411 on the star from San Antonio Highlands High School. VYPE: Favorite subject in school? Contreras: My favorite thing to do off court would be hanging out with friends and family. Contreras: My favorite high school memory so far would be helping my high school advance to the second round of the playoffs my freshman year.

The 2020 Texas high school volleyball season is right around the corner, so here's the VYPE San Antonio Preseason Libero of the Year Poll to get you ready for it. Vote for the area's top athletes until Sunday August 9th at 7 p.m.VYPE San Antonio Preseason Libero of the Year Poll (Poll Closes Sunday August 9 at 7pm)For more sports coverage, follow Thomas (@Texan8thGen) and VYPE (@VYPESATX) on Twitter. Looking to get more involved? Check out ShopVYPE for fresh gear that supports local schools and the VYPE U Ambassador Program. To sign up for the VYPE U Program, apply at VYPEU.com.

The 2020 Texas high school volleyball season is right around the corner, so here's the VYPE San Antonio Preseason Middle Blocker of the Year Poll to get you ready for it. Vote for the area's top athletes until Sunday August 2nd at 7 p.m.VYPE San Antonio Preseason Middle Blocker of the Year Poll (Poll Closes Sunday August 2 at 7pm)For more sports coverage, follow Thomas (@Texan8thGen) and VYPE (@VYPESATX) on Twitter. Looking to get more involved? Check out ShopVYPE for fresh gear that supports local schools and the VYPE U Ambassador Program. To sign up for the VYPE U Program, apply at VYPEU.com.

It's been a big summer for Boerne Champion rising junior Marissa Drange. She attended the event in Cedar City, where she met and worked with coaches Pete Hoyer and Lorelle Hoyer. I cannot wait to step on the court as a Thunderbird and represent SUU in the Big Sky Conference." "When I heard the news that UIL released, I was incredibly relieved and excited that we would still get to have a volleyball season," said Drange. The change to the 2020 schedule will affect the team's early matches, including an early tournament in West Texas, but don't expect that to change the goals that Boerne Champion and Drange have set for themselves.

The 2020 Texas high school volleyball season is right around the corner, so here's the VYPE San Antonio Preseason Setter of the Year Poll to start getting you ready for it. Vote for the area's top athletes until Sunday July 26th at 7 p.m.VYPE San Antonio Preseason Setter of the Year Poll (Poll Closes Sunday July 26 at 7pm)For more sports coverage, follow Thomas (@Texan8thGen) and VYPE (@VYPESATX) on Twitter. Looking to get more involved? Check out ShopVYPE for fresh gear that supports local schools and the VYPE U Ambassador Program. To sign up for the VYPE U Program, apply at VYPEU.com.