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High school volleyball: 40 Central Texas players having breakout seasons in 2026

In the loaded Central Texas high school volleyball scene, the American-Statesman takes a look at 40 players having breakout seasons.

High school volleyball: 40 Central Texas players having breakout seasons in 2026

Mid-October marks the peak of Central Texas' high school volleyball season as teams engage in the final playoff push. This season, 40 Austin-area players have showcased breakout performances, earning recognition for their exceptional skills. Players detailed alphabetically include Mya Adkins from Bowie, averaging nearly five assists per set, and Khianne Alpuerto from Pflugerville, who dazzles defensively with 310 digs and 11 aces.

Madison Ancira of Weiss, a talented junior libero, racks up 390 digs, while Juliet Anderson of Anderson boasts 167 kills, 99 digs, and 12 aces. Notable performances also come from Harper Bohnen, Cedar Park, who leads the Timberwolves with 287 kills and 286 digs, and Kylie Cavil, Round Rock, the freshman setter who has broken onto the scene with 644 assists.

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