Texas volleyball's Torrey Stafford and Cari Spears earn preseason All-SEC honors

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Texas volleyball's Torrey Stafford and Cari Spears earn preseason All-SEC honors
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Texas volleyball players Torrey Stafford and Cari Spears have been named to the Preseason All-SEC Team for the upcoming season. Stafford, entering her senior year, was recognized as an AVCA First Team All-America for the second consecutive time, achieving significant performance statistics last season. Spears, a sophomore, had a standout freshman year, receiving AVCA Third Team All-America honors and becoming the first Texas freshman to be named AVCA National Player of the Week after her impressive contributions in a pair of victories. The Longhorns prepare to compete in the SEC with high expectations.

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  • Stafford recorded 516 kills and 580.5 points in 2025.
  • Spears achieved 28 kills in notable matches against ranked opponents.
  • Texas volleyball enters SEC play with heightened expectations.
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The SEC announced this week that Texas volleyball standouts Torrey Stafford and Cari Spears have been named to this season’s Preseason All-SEC Team. Stafford will be a senior this season, and Spears will be a sophomore. From Texas Athletics: “Stafford enters her senior season after establishing herself among the nation’s premier players. The Torrance, Calif., […]

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