One month into the 2025 Texas high school volleyball season, many freshman and sophomores have started to make an impact.
Underclassmen are proving they belong by leading in assists, kills or defensive stats on some of the Dallas-area’s top teams.
Here are 10 underclassmen who have stood out during the 2025 Texas high school volleyball season.
MC Crutcher, Mansfield, 2029, outside hitter
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Crutcher is making her presence known as one of the two freshmen on Mansfield’s roster.
The freshman has 381 kills, which is tied for third-best in the Dallas area. She averages 4.88 per game. The freshman also has 70 serving aces.
Crutcher was named AVCA/MaxPreps High School Player of the Week earlier in September. In just over a month, Crutcher has become an integral part of Mansfield’s offense.
Peyton Smith, Duncanville, 2029, outside hitter
As a freshman, Smith leads Duncanville in kills with 416 — the second-most in Class 6A this season. Her 5.33 average kills per set is also the third-best in Class 6A.
She’s also contributed 264 digs, 32 aces and 17 blocks.
Aleah Edmond, Flower Mound, 2028, outside hitter
This season marks Edmond’s second year on varsity, and she’s already reaching her freshman numbers a month into the season.
She has 299 kills, 62 digs and 46 blocks. Edmond has helped Flower Mound to a 4-0 start in District 6-5A.
Brazos Allred, Richardson, 2029, outside hitter
Allred has 227 kills, 260 digs and 47 aces. The freshman averages 2.87 kills per set and 3.29 kills per set.
She’s been a bright spot on a Richardson team that has struggled this season with a 17-14 record.
Trynity Alsaid, Mesquite Poteet, 2028, setter
In her sophomore season, Alsaid has helped lead Mesquite Poteet to a 4-0 district record.
The setter has recorded 220 kills, 282 assists and 252 digs. She’s also contributed 31 aces and 41 blocks, proving her versatility.
Taylor Toomay, Highland Park, 2028, outside hitter
Toomay has posted 207 kills, 178 digs, 30 aces and 27 blocks. She averages 2.33 kill per set and two digs per set.
Toomay, along with other Highland Park sophomore standout Sarah Floyd, have established a formidable young core.
Maya Ogbogu, Allen, 2028, outside hitter
In her second year on varsity, Ogbogu has continued to be a backbone for Allen’s offense.
Ogbogu led Allen to a state semifinal spot last year behind a stellar fifth set performance. She pushed the score from 12-8 to 14-8, recording critical kills to keep Allen in the game.
Last season, Ogbogu was named PrepVolleyball’s High School Player of the Year. She was also a MaxPreps All-American. During her sophomore campaign, Ogbogu has 333 kills, 171 digs, 33 blocks and 14 assists through 83 sets.
Sarah Floyd, Highland Park, 2028, opposite hitter
In her sophomore season, Floyd has 252 kills, 153 digs, 53 blocks and 29 aces.
The 6-foot-3 sophomore has become an intricate part of Highland Parks’ team, which is 26-8. In The Dallas Morning News’ area rankings, Highland Park is ranked second among Class-5A and other districts.
Aubrey Tennell, Richardson, 2029, setter
Through 70 sets played, Tennell has recorded 416 assists, averaging 5.9 per game.
In early September, she was nominated for Freshman of the Week after a 35 assist, 11 dig performance in a 3-0 win over Hillcrest.
Ryleigh Montgomery, Frisco Heritage, 2028, opposite hitter
Montgomery has recorded 195 kills, averaging 2.75 kills per set. The 5-foot-9 sophomore has also notched 157 digs, 16 blocks, 16 aces and nine assists.
She’s become a leader on a Heritage team that’s struggling and currently sits 13-10.
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