TEMPLE, Texas — Following a campaign that saw the Temple High Tem-Cat volleyball team post a 24-17 overall record and secure a runner-up finish in District 12-6A, the postseason accolades have arrived—and Temple is heavily represented.

The district announced its annual superlatives and all-district teams, celebrating a season defined by explosive play, veteran leadership, and head-coaching excellence.

Major Superlative Honors

Headlining the District 12-6A awards was senior setter Kendall Tate, who was named Co-MVP. Tate closed out a standout career for the Tem-Cats by surpassing 100 career assists, consistently anchoring the team's offense in crucial district match-ups.

Joining her among the superlative award winners was fellow senior Kylie Rayas, who earned Outstanding Defensive Player of the Year honors. Rayas anchored the backline all season long, surpassing 100 career digs to solidify herself as one of the region's top defensive talents.

Guiding the squad to their second-place district finish, head coach Anna Smith was recognized by her peers as the District 12-6A Coach of the Year.

All-District Team Selections

Temple's depth across the court was reflected in the full line of all-district team selections:

First Team All-District: Madison Bond, Kylie Dixon, Willow Pratt

Second Team All-District: Emory Corley, Kameryn Tate, Cykhiah White

Honorable Mention All-District: Aubrey Baker, Sidney Mayo

Academic All-District Honorees

In addition to their work on the court, the Tem-Cats set a high standard in the classroom. To qualify for the Academic All-District team, student-athletes were required to maintain a grade average of 90 or above throughout the demanding fall season.

Fifteen Tem-Cats earned this academic honor:

Sidney Mayo
Kendall Tate
Madison Bond
Cykhiah White
Emory Corley
Kylie Rayas
Gabi Barbosa
Kylie Dixon
Hannah Thurmond
Willow Pratt
Kameryn Tate
Kayla Slauson
Talyn Robinson
Viana Nguyen
Amya Wilson

With top individual accolades, extensive all-district recognition, and widespread academic excellence, the 2026 Tem-Cat volleyball season stands out as a memorable benchmark for the program.