College Park hoping this season will be the time to move out of The Woodlands’ shadow

College Park Head Volleyball Coach Candice Collins

College Park outside hitter Kennedi Smith, right and libero Savannah Rutledge get the season started when practice begins next week.

College Park junior outside hitter Emily Thorson makes a play against The Woodlands in front of teammate Savannah Rutledge during their match at TWHS.

College Park outside hitter Emily Thorson is a key returnee for the Cavs this fall

College Park is coming off a great season.

It won 25 matches, finished second in District 14-5A and won a bi-district championship in the playoffs. Of course, rival The Woodlands won state and national titles – and the district’s only getting tougher.

“This year we’re moving up to (Class) 6A, but we’re back in the same district with The Woodlands and Kingwood,” 10th-year coach Candice Collins said. “So we traded A&M Consolidated for Kingwood, and it’ll still be tough, but I’m looking for us to really make a run at the district title.”

Collins said the Cavaliers can draw inspiration from the Highlanders’ 45-0 run to championship glory. click HERE for complete story