Longtime assistant Ivanhoe to lead Midland Lee volleyball in 2026

Hillary Ivanhoe promoted to head coach after serving as assistant for 9 seasons

Apr. 10, 2026 at 11:05pm

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A cubist-style painting featuring overlapping geometric shapes and planes in the school colors of Midland Lee High, conceptually representing the transition of leadership in the volleyball program.Ivanhoe's promotion to head coach of the Midland Lee volleyball program signals a new era of success built on strong community ties and player relationships.Midland Today

Hillary Ivanhoe has been promoted from assistant to head coach of the Midland Lee High School volleyball program, taking over the role in the fall of 2026. Ivanhoe has served as an assistant coach for the Lady Rebels volleyball team for the past 9 seasons, during which time the program has made the playoffs every year and won 3 district titles. Ivanhoe is a Midland native who attended Midland Lee until her sophomore year before finishing high school at Katy Seven Lakes.

Why it matters

The Midland Lee volleyball program has been highly successful in recent years, making the playoffs annually and winning multiple district championships. Ivanhoe's promotion from longtime assistant to head coach ensures continuity and stability for the program as it looks to build on its past achievements.

The details

Hillary Ivanhoe was promoted to head coach of the Midland Lee volleyball program on Friday, taking over for previous head coach Rachel Anglin who resigned due to family reasons. Ivanhoe has served as an assistant coach for the Lady Rebels since 2017, helping the team compile a 243-112 record over that span with 3 district titles in 2018, 2021, and 2022. Ivanhoe was also a longtime assistant for the Rebels track and field program, specializing in jumps. Midland ISD Executive Director of Athletics Wes Torres praised Ivanhoe as an "outstanding leader" and "great asset to Lee High School" who has excelled as both a coach and educator.

  • Ivanhoe will take over as head coach in the fall of 2026.
  • Ivanhoe has served as an assistant coach for the Lady Rebels volleyball team from 2017-2025.

The players

Hillary Ivanhoe

The new head coach of the Midland Lee High School volleyball program, having served as an assistant coach for the past 9 seasons.

Rachel Anglin

The previous head coach of the Midland Lee volleyball program, who resigned due to family reasons after compiling a 156-75 record in 6 years.

Wes Torres

The Midland ISD Executive Director of Athletics who announced Ivanhoe's promotion to head coach.

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What they’re saying

“I did feel like this was my opportunity, for sure, just having been a part of this program for nine years. I felt like it was my time to step up and lead.”

— Hillary Ivanhoe, New Head Coach

“She's an outstanding leader, but she's just a great asset to Lee High School. You know what folks see from her are coaching in volleyball and coaching in track. Maybe some folks don't know, she's also an outstanding teacher, too. And we're so proud to have her. She's just the total package. And Coach Ivanhoe with what she brings to the table, the relationships she has with her student athletes, students on campus, just campus leaders and other teachers and just folks in the community. She's the perfect fit, and it's only going to elevate this fairly volleyball program to new heights.”

— Wes Torres, Midland ISD Executive Director of Athletics

What’s next

Ivanhoe will officially take over as head coach of the Midland Lee volleyball program in the fall of 2026, continuing the team's strong tradition of success.

The takeaway

Ivanhoe's promotion from longtime assistant to head coach of the Midland Lee volleyball program ensures stability and continuity for a highly successful program, as she looks to build on the team's recent achievements and lead them to new heights.