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Volleyball signs five for 2023
11/9/2022 2:45:00 PM | Women's Volleyball
HUNTSVILLE – Sam Houston volleyball head coach Brenda Gray announced the addition of five pieces to the 2023 roster on Wednesday.
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"I am very happy with the five new additions to our program," Gray said on Wednesday. "Each of them have their own individual flares; however, they are all like-minded, driven, gritty and workers. I believe each of those traits will shine through as soon as they get to campus during the summer. I want to thank their families for trusting us with their daughters and we can not wait to see them grow as women, students and athletes here at SHSU."
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Payton Woods • OH • 6-0 • Montgomery, Texas / Lake Creek HS (Club: Skyline)
2022 ACVA All Region team … 2021 First Team All-Montgomery County … 2021 All-District 20-5A First Team … 2021 and 2020 GHCVA All-Postseason Team … 2020 20-5A District Hitter of the Year … 2020 Second Team All-Montgomery County …  2020 20-5A Academic All District … 2019 Academic All-District 20-5A
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Gray on Woods: "The first time I watched Payton; I knew I wanted her to be a Bearkat. She is aggressive, she plays with passion, she will find a way to score, and she will work."
Ella Folse • RS • 6-1 • Fulshear, Texas / Jordan HS (Club: Skyline)
2021 First team All-District 19-5A … 2021 Academic All-District 19-5A … 2021 MVP Jordan HS … 2021 Jordan HS Offensive Player of the Year … Cy Fair/ Katy ISD All-tournament team … Houston skyline 17-Royal Breakout Player Award … Precalculus Excellence Award (2021-2022)
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Gray on Folse: "Ella is a true right side. Her presence at the net is felt both offensively and defensively. She plays with a chip on her shoulder and will bring a mentality that will thrive here."
Camryn Weldon • S • 5-10 • McKinney, Texas / Boyd HS
2-time AVCA watch list … 2-time All-District 5-6A selection … high school team captain … captain of club team 13s-18s
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Gray on Weldon: "Cam is consistent in all phases of the game. She does an excellent job understanding her hitters and running a smooth efficient floor."
Morgan Poulain • MB • 6-2 • Liberty Hill, Texas / Liberty Hill HS
2021 5A All-District … 2022 varsity captain … 2022 double qualified and fifth-place finish at USAV GJNC … Campus Captain for The Hidden Opponent … 4-year National Honor Society member … 4-year varsity golf letterman
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Gray on Poulain: "Morgan has great size, she is extremly mobile, and loves running off of one foot. Her personality is contagious and she enjoys every moment she is on the floor."
Rachelle Reed • OH/MB • 6-0 • Pearland, Texas / Pearland HS
Led her team to a 12-0 district campaign in Class 6A, Region 3 as a senior … 3-Time All-Acadmic Team …  All District Honors in Class 6A district … Nationally Ranked by VBallrecruiter for Class of 2023 … Oilers Pride Award Recipient
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Gray on Reed: "Rachelle is beyond gifted and everyone will see that when she steps foot on the floor. The sky is the limit for what she will be able to accomplish here at SHSU."
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"I am very happy with the five new additions to our program," Gray said on Wednesday. "Each of them have their own individual flares; however, they are all like-minded, driven, gritty and workers. I believe each of those traits will shine through as soon as they get to campus during the summer. I want to thank their families for trusting us with their daughters and we can not wait to see them grow as women, students and athletes here at SHSU."
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Payton Woods • OH • 6-0 • Montgomery, Texas / Lake Creek HS (Club: Skyline)
2022 ACVA All Region team … 2021 First Team All-Montgomery County … 2021 All-District 20-5A First Team … 2021 and 2020 GHCVA All-Postseason Team … 2020 20-5A District Hitter of the Year … 2020 Second Team All-Montgomery County …  2020 20-5A Academic All District … 2019 Academic All-District 20-5A
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Gray on Woods: "The first time I watched Payton; I knew I wanted her to be a Bearkat. She is aggressive, she plays with passion, she will find a way to score, and she will work."
We knew we wanted Payton Woods as a Bearkat the first time we saw her play.
— Sam Houston Volleyball (@BearkatsVB) November 9, 2022
So, we made it happen. ?? #EatEmUpKats pic.twitter.com/t3okCZvAtl
Ella Folse • RS • 6-1 • Fulshear, Texas / Jordan HS (Club: Skyline)
2021 First team All-District 19-5A … 2021 Academic All-District 19-5A … 2021 MVP Jordan HS … 2021 Jordan HS Offensive Player of the Year … Cy Fair/ Katy ISD All-tournament team … Houston skyline 17-Royal Breakout Player Award … Precalculus Excellence Award (2021-2022)
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Gray on Folse: "Ella is a true right side. Her presence at the net is felt both offensively and defensively. She plays with a chip on her shoulder and will bring a mentality that will thrive here."
Our next ?? signee is a true right-side hitter who will help us both on the offensive and defensive side o the net!
— Sam Houston Volleyball (@BearkatsVB) November 9, 2022
Good to know @_Ella_Folse is a Bearkat!! #EatEmUpKats pic.twitter.com/zbkt20l1Xn
Camryn Weldon • S • 5-10 • McKinney, Texas / Boyd HS
2-time AVCA watch list … 2-time All-District 5-6A selection … high school team captain … captain of club team 13s-18s
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Gray on Weldon: "Cam is consistent in all phases of the game. She does an excellent job understanding her hitters and running a smooth efficient floor."
ÂWe've had our fair share of great setters at Sam Houston, and we love what @CamrynWeldon is going to bring to Huntsville! #EatEmUpKats pic.twitter.com/KZ8K161oqo
— Sam Houston Volleyball (@BearkatsVB) November 9, 2022
Morgan Poulain • MB • 6-2 • Liberty Hill, Texas / Liberty Hill HS
2021 5A All-District … 2022 varsity captain … 2022 double qualified and fifth-place finish at USAV GJNC … Campus Captain for The Hidden Opponent … 4-year National Honor Society member … 4-year varsity golf letterman
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Gray on Poulain: "Morgan has great size, she is extremly mobile, and loves running off of one foot. Her personality is contagious and she enjoys every moment she is on the floor."
ÂWe got better at the net with this one ? and could not be more excited to add @MorganPoulain2 to the family! #EatEmUpKats pic.twitter.com/yuuuZ4uu17
— Sam Houston Volleyball (@BearkatsVB) November 9, 2022
Rachelle Reed • OH/MB • 6-0 • Pearland, Texas / Pearland HS
Led her team to a 12-0 district campaign in Class 6A, Region 3 as a senior … 3-Time All-Acadmic Team …  All District Honors in Class 6A district … Nationally Ranked by VBallrecruiter for Class of 2023 … Oilers Pride Award Recipient
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Gray on Reed: "Rachelle is beyond gifted and everyone will see that when she steps foot on the floor. The sky is the limit for what she will be able to accomplish here at SHSU."
ÂWe've got some new faces joining the family! ??
— Sam Houston Volleyball (@BearkatsVB) November 9, 2022
Our first ?? signee is a big-time middle from Pearland, @reedrr1011 #EatEmUpKats pic.twitter.com/28dm33wJqS
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