It's playoff time! Can Flour Bluff make a run and storylines from high school volleyball
After nearly three months of play, high school volleyball teams have been vying for coveted playoff spots and district championship, and those teams have been decided.
Monday will officially begin the high school volleyball playoffs as teams from across the area begin quests for their spot in regional tournaments and maybe even the state tournament.
A Coastal Bend team has not made the trip to Garland for the state tournament since 2017.
Here is a look at some storylines to watch for the postseason and some players that could make an impact this postseason.
How far can Flour Bluff go?
The Hornets have been the best team in the area with the area’s best player in Maggie Croft. In 2022, Flour Bluff’s season ended in the regional quarterfinals, but they are hoping to make a return to the regional tournament this season with a team that has gained valuable experience. The Hornets are on the same side of the bracket with New Braunfels Canyon and Liberty Hill.
How the 4A bracket sets up
Of the area’s Class 4A squads that have qualified for the postseason, Calallen and Tuloso-Midway could be in the position to make the deepest run. Rockport-Fulton advanced to the regional quarterfinals in 2022, and there’s a possibility that the Wildcats and Cherokees could get there this season knocking on the door of the regional tournament.
Is this the year for Skidmore-Tynan?
The Bobcats were the class of District 28-2A this season and now begin the quest to navigate a tough Region IV-2A bracket. The return of Chloe Smith has bolstered Skidmore-Tynan this season, but the squad has some other difference makers that could push it to Garland.
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Playoff impact players
Isabella Collins, IWA — One of a handful of key players for the Angels, who enter the TAPPS playoffs on a roll.
Maggie Croft, Flour Bluff — Croft is the best player in the Coastal Bend and arguably the best player south of San Antonio. Flour Bluff’s success is tied to how well teams can stop her.
Mia De La Pena, Veterans Memorial — De La Pena does it all for the Eagles and is a key reason they are back in the playoffs with a chance to make a run.
Bella Garcia, Tuloso-Midway — Garcia is a key cog in the Cherokees' offense and was recently recognized by Prep Dig on its 2026 Watchlist and was on the American Volleyball Coaches Association Phenom List.
Madison Kilgore, Gregory-Portland — The multi-sport Ladycat star helps make their offense go.
Ashley Robertson, Calallen — Robertson is one part of a solid front line for the Wildcats.
Chloe Smith, Skidmore-Tynan — Smith is back at Skidmore-Tynan, where she played as a freshman, as the Bobcats are poised for a run at the regional tournament.
Players on whom to keep an eye in the playoffs
Lisette Garza, Taft
Harper Green, Beeville
Macey Hill, Sinton
Liana Jimenez, Banquete
Ellayna McNorton, London
Krista Reagan, Sinton
Morgan Suggs, Gregory-Portland
Kaitlyn Vera, Bishop
Analie Villarreal, Robstown
Nya White, Veterans Memorial
Kourtney Zamzow, Three Rivers
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This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: Storylines, impact players for UIL high school volleyball playoffs
