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Strong 2022 seasons results in talented 1st, 2nd teams for All-Johnson County volleyball

a.j. crisp, cleburne times-review, texas
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Dec. 24—Playoff teams account for 68% of the total selections on the First Financial Bank 2022 All-Johnson County volleyball team, led by the Godley Lady Cats and Grandview Lady Zebras.

Including superlative awards, Godley's eight selections and Grandview's seven selections lead the way after the Lady Cats went 31-8 as undefeated District 10-4A champs while the Lady Zebras finished 33-9 as District 17-3A champs and a regional tournament participant.

"Our season was full of success, from individual accomplishments for some of my girls to many team accomplishments," said Godley Coach Courtney Hammett, the all-county co-coach of the year. "Although we fell short in the second round against Celina, I look back on this season as one of the best I've ever been a part of. I am very appreciative that the county recognizes that and honors these very deserving young women."

"I'm really proud of our kids and the season we had, but even more proud of girls athletics at Grandview," said Grandview Coach Jesilyn Hatch, the all-county co-coach of the year. "We may be one of the smaller schools in the area but that doesn't stop us from developing our athletes and teams into being dominant and our Grandview coaching staff has all put in a tremendous amount of effort to make it happen."

Next in line are Alvarado, Burleson, Joshua and Rio Vista with five selections apiece.

"I told my girls how exciting it is for there to be five of them chosen from all of Johnson County while also being a 2A team," Rio Vista Coach Misty Martin said. "I think having this many selected just goes to show that they put in the work and want to be better at everything they are doing. I am proud that these girls represent Rio and they continue to strive to be the best."

First Team

The All-Johnson County first team is led by Alvarado, Burleson, Godley and Rio Vista, each of which have three selections, combining for 12 of the 17 first-team selections.

Representing Alvarado with first-team selections are senior Megan Smith, sophomore Kate Walraven and sophomore Lily Rayburne. Smith had 223 kills and 78 blocks; Walraven had 345 kills, 347 digs, 84 aces and 25 blocks; and Rayburne had 540 assists, 299 digs, 50 aces and 35 kills.

Garnering first-team honors for the Lady Elks are senior Ahlyss McDaniel, junior Peyton Roberts and junior Kendall Carlock. McDaniel put up 303 kills, 292 digs, 34 blocks and 31 aces; Roberts had 531 digs, 79 assists and 34 aces; and Carlock had 328 kills with 69 blocks.

First-team recognition for Godley goes to junior Logan Reed, junior Brynn Staton and junior Catrina Leverett. Reed recorded 298 kills, 76 digs and 29 blocks; Staton had 1,000 assists, 242 digs, 53 aces, 43 kills and 20 blocks; and Leverett had 257 digs and 39 aces.

Leading Rio Vista's All-Johnson County representation with first-team honors are senior Carleigh Hiett, senior Randi Wilson and junior Ava West. Hiett had 163 kills, 295 digs, 28 aces and 18 blocks; Wilson recorded 154 kills, 167 assists, 247 digs and 63 aces; and West notched 253 digs and 43 aces.

The rest of the All-Johnson County first team includes Burleson Centennial senior Cayle Capaciete (466 digs), Grandview junior Madi Cooksey (149 kills, 89 blocks, 39 digs), Grandview senior Olivia Bauerschlag (187 kills, 425 digs, 56 aces), Joshua junior Gabby Maldonado (351 kills, 173 digs, 33 aces, 64 blocks) and Joshua sophomore Morgan Collier (312 kills, 78 blocks).

Second Team

The All-Johnson County second team includes representation from all 10 programs in the county, led by three selections from the Cleburne Lady Jackets.

Cleburne senior Tru Collup along with juniors Alexis Staton and Kamree Kirkpatrick represent the Lady Jackets on the all-county second team.

The rest of the All-Johnson County second team is comprised of: Alvarado senior Kaylee Kingsley (313 digs, 39 aces, 42 assists), Burleson senior Tatum Bloom (214 kills, 49 blocks), Burleson Centennial sophomore Ne'Khaela Rogers (300 kills, 101 blocks), Burleson Centennial sophomore Paityn Winters (642 assists, 162 kills, 270 digs), Godley junior Ashtin Anglin (214 digs, 38 aces, 96% serve percentage), Godley junior Trinity Roden (110 kills, 53 digs, 33 blocks), Grandview senior Kierstyn Moore (266 digs, 41 aces), Joshua junior Cloey Dress (645 assists, 235 digs, 55 aces), Joshua senior Brooke Mason (508 assists), Keene sophomore Susan Nimo, Keene junior Kionna John, Rio Vista sophomore Libby Patterson (389 assists, 144 digs, 34 aces), Rio Vista sophomore Addison Findley (137 kills, 38 blocks, 83 digs), and Venus sophomore Ta'niya Logart (176 digs).

The All-Johnson County volleyball team is selected by the Times-Review based on all-district selections, team success, statistics and coach nominations.