Connally's volleyball team is in the playoffs for the first time in 25 years. Team members were at practice earlier this week.
The Waco Tribune-Herald also named five Central Texas players to watch in the 2026 playoffs. Jordan Mitchell, a senior middle blocker at Midway, was the 2023 Super Centex Newcomer of the Year and plans to join Maryland after graduating in December. Brystel Wise of Clifton is the reigning Super Centex Player of the Year and will play at McNeese State.
Kennedy Willis of Lorena, who is 6-foot-1, is in her second year of playing volleyball. Cadence Negron of Troy has 711 digs this season and will play at Oral Roberts. Camryn Powers of Crawford was sidelined by a foot injury late in the season but is expected to play in the playoffs.