Lindale High School volleyball standout Kayli Vickery, who helped lead the Lady Eagles to the Regional Semifinals of the 2023 playoffs, was recently selected to the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers’ All State Volleyball team, officials announced.
Vickery, a middle blocker, was selected to the Class 4A third team.
She also earned Blocker of the Year honors for District 16-4A as chosen by the league’s coaches. Lindale won the District 16-4A title.
The Lady Eagles finished the season with a 36-9 mark and advanced to the state semifinals by defeating Paris at bi-district, Caddo Mills in the area round and Farmersville in the regional semifinals.
CLASS 4A ALL STATE TEAMS
COACH OF THE YEAR: Taylour Toso, Davenport
PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Talan Dodson, Davenport
FIRST TEAM
Outside hitters: Talan Dodson, Davenport; Jordyn Gove, Canyon Randall; Sydney McKay, Bellville
Middle blockers: Keirstyn Carlton, Stephenville; Demi Carter, Bridge City; Lacey Wilson, Gilmer
Setter: Sidney Soria, Canyon Randall
Libero: Logan Strong, Davenport
SECOND TEAM
Outside hitters: Brooklyn Miller, Devine; Ashtan Dodson, Davenport; Annaleise Sevier, Aubrey
Middle blockers: Macy Morris, Salado; Elsie Law, Salado; Kynadi Hall, Aubrey
Setter: Sarah Lischka, Bellville
Libero: Morgan Kelly, Celina
THIRD TEAM
Outside hitters: Kate Walraven, Alvarado; Lesley Sanchez, Spring Hill; Arissa Carbonara, Cuero
Middle Blockers: Carli Manasse, Spring Hill; Bryalee Mays, Graham; Kayli Vickery, Lindale
Setter: Tyhia Mack, Spring Hill
Libero: Kendal Bargas, Port Lavaca Calhoun
HONORABLE MENTION
Outside hitters: Nevaeh Rangel, Calhoun; Ryan McCoy, Celina; Kael Wilcox, Salado; Baylee Mobley, Godley; Bella Garcia, Tuloso-Midway; Kennedy Hangartner, Celina; Linsy London, China Spring; Rylee Esquibel, Devine
Middle blockers: Katrina Greer, Waco Connally; Ashley Woodrum, Celina; Allison Rickman, Canton; Jordan Johnson, Cumberland; Adilene Gonzalez, Monahans; Kenzie Norton, Rusk
Setters: Livia Niu, Salado; Lexi Dahl, Davenport; Alex Werbeck, Gilmer
Liberos: Sterlyn Smith, Springtown; Reese Rich, Salado; Ray Guinn, Stephenville; Lexi Nugier, Bridge City; Abby Fisher, Spring Hill.