Four Ellison Lady Eagles earned superlative distinction, the Chaparral Lady Bobcats added another, and many more Killeen ISD volleyball players were recognized for their performances this season by District 16-5A and 12-6A coaches.
Ellison, which finished runner-up in 16-5A, teamed up with league champion Liberty Hill to sweep the All-District superlative honors, after season in which the Lady Eagles advanced to the playoffs for the 14th straight time.
EHS senior Ja’Lya Swiney now has a monopoly on the utility player of the year award, wrapping up the honor a second year in a row. Also receiving top honors were setter of the year Serenity Ramirez (senior), blocker of the year Aaliyah Lee (senior) and newcomer of the year Gianna Soto (freshman).
Chaparral extended its streak of playoff qualifications to five and finished third in District 12-6A in Year 1 as a 6A squad. Chloe Robinson was voted newcomer of the year to lead the Lady Bobcats’ All-District haul.
Chaparral (Joy Beaver, Caoimhe Gormley), Ellison (Sabra Cannie, Yohelliz Borges, Alyssa Perez), Harker Heights (Mileyana Hopkins), Killeen (Ariana Brooks) and Shoemaker (Taraji Smith) combined for eight First-Team All-District picks.
Both lists are below.
2026 All-District 12-6A
Superlatives
Co-MVPs: Jordan Mitchell, Waco Midway; Kendall Tate, Temple
Outstanding hitter: Kaitlyn Urquidez, Copperas Cove
Outstanding setter: Payton Davis, Midway
Outstanding defensive player: Kylie Rayas, Temple
Outstanding blocker: Jaela Mitchell, Midway
Newcomer of the year: Chloe Robinson, Chaparral
Coach of the year: Anna Smith, Temple
First Team
Chaparral: Joy Beaver, Caoimhe Gormley
Harker Heights: Mileyana Hopkins
Bryan: Gabrielle Nunn
Copperas Cove: Taylor Moosman, Tracey Martin
Lake Belton: Ava Wood
Midway: Maria Herron, Rylie Ordones, Mac Harris
Temple: Kylie Dixon, Willow Pratt
Second Team
Chaparral: Sariyah Wilson, Jada Jean
Harker Heights: Mareli Gonzalez
Bryan: Ruby Madden
Copperas Cove: Ann-Marie Akindayomi
Lake Belton: Kamryn Daniels
Midway: Madi Viloria, Emi Smith, Parker Sandvall
Temple: Emory Corley, Kameryn Tate, Cykhiah White
Honorable Mention
Chaparral: Christina Williams, Khloe Jones, Penelope Groover, Zinnia Boyd
Harker Heights: Tatianna Graves, Makinna Smith, Alviana McGoley
Bryan: Trinity Rice, Jaylee Griste
Copperas Cove: Cassidee Tuiasosopo, Cheyenne Requena
Lake Belton: Gracie Lott, Haylee Kasner
Midway: Hannah Nelson, Camille Smith
Temple: Aubrey Baker, Sydney Mayo
2026 All-District 16-5A
Superlatives
MVP: Hannah Griffin, Liberty Hill
Offensive player of the year: Macee Walters, Liberty Hill
Setter of the year: Serenity Ramirez, Ellison
Defensive player of the year: Summer Snyder, Liberty Hill
Newcomer of the year: Gianna Soto, Ellison
Blocker of the year: Aaliyah Lee, Ellison
Utility player of the year: Ja’Lya Swiney, Ellison
Coach of the year: Marie Bruce, Liberty Hill
First Team
Ellison: Sabra Cannie, Yohelliz Borges, Alyssa Perez
Killeen: Ariana Brooks
Shoemaker: Taraji Smith
Belton: Ella Tucek, Emma Harvey
Liberty Hill Legacy Ranch: Klaire Murphy, Haylee Roeder
Liberty Hill: Addison Betzen, Ryann Mendoza, Aly Tuley, Bry Tuley
Waco University: Naomi Williams
Waco: Annie Uecker
Second Team
Ellison: Jaila Carter, Chariah Graham
Killeen: Alicia Gomez, Olivia Harris
Shoemaker: Alannah Bush, Zariyah Whitney
Belton: Taylor Collins, Reagan Stuart
Legacy Ranch: Saniya Seaborn, Kyla Green
Liberty Hill: Payton Post
University: Damaris Griggs, Kylie Flores
Waco: Kylia Turnbull, Leslie Segura Gonzalez
Honorable Mention
Ellison: Jessica Dunbar, Saniyah Standford
Killeen: Aaliyah Abddeen, Izzabella Reason
Shoemaker: Imari Walker, Aurelia Lefiti, Aniya Douchand
Belton: Kierra Ellis, Ciaran Messersmith, Rexlynn Drake
Legacy Ranch: Hannah Evans, Camille Moynahan
University: Derrion Harris, Kim Hernandez
Waco: Emma Clark-Martinez, Stephany Perez