Matteo Ainza Garcia
Class of 2028 · AZ · 5'5" · Walden Grove High School
Libero · Also: Defensive Specialist
Matteo Ainza Garcia plays Libero for Sidewinder 17-1 (Sidewinder Volleyball Academy) in the 2028 graduating class. Tracked across 3 seasons on VolleyLens. Committed to uncommitted.
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Bio
Matteo Ainza Garcia is a 16-year-old student-athlete from Sahuarita, Arizona. A libero and defensive specialist, he plays varsity volleyball at Walden Grove High School and for Sidewinder Volleyball Academy's 17-1 Nationals team. Through volleyball, he has developed discipline, resilience, leadership, and teamwork. Academically, Matteo maintains a 4.4973 weighted GPA while taking rigorous AP and Honors courses. He is a member of the National Honor Society (NHS) and the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). His achievements include serving as an O'Connor Law Ambassador, attending the University of Arizona Summer Law Camp, earning HarvardX certificates in governmental foundations and public policy, and being recognized as Student of the Month for Athletics. Beyond school, Matteo leads a children's domestic violence advocacy initiative that reaches thousands daily. He aspires to study legal studies and economics before pursuing a law degree and a career in corporate law.
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Seasons Timeline
2027 · Sidewinder 17-1 · 17 · #5 · Libero · ELO 1500
2026 · Sidewinder 16-1 · 16 · Sidewinder Volleyball Academy · #95 · Libero · ELO 1857 · Rank #104
2026 · Sidewinder 17-1 · 17 · Sidewinder Volleyball Academy · ELO 2016 · Rank #29
Teams & Clubs History
- 2027 — Sidewinder 17-1 · 17
- 2026 — Sidewinder 16-1 (Sidewinder Volleyball Academy) · 16
- 2026 — Sidewinder 17-1 (Sidewinder Volleyball Academy) · 17
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College Interest
- University of Southern California
- University of California-Irvine
- University of California-Berkeley
Honors
- MVP
Match History (8 matches)
| Date | Event | Opponent | Score | W/L | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-26 | MVC 17 Elite (AZ) (17) | 2-1 | W | 25-12,21-25,15-10 | |
| 2026-09-26 | Aspire 16 Spiderman (AZ) (22) | 1-2 | L | 25-22, 17-25, 9-15 | |
| 2026-09-26 | Sidewinder 16-1 (AZ) (23) | 2-0 | W | 25-11, 25-12 | |
| 2026-09-26 | ATOMIC 18 Black (AZ) (19) | 2-1 | W | 25-13, 22-25, 15-8 | |
| 2026-09-19 | ATOMIC 18 Black (AZ) | 2-0 | W | 11-25, 21-25 | |
| 2026-09-19 | Zona VBC 18-Slunks (AZ) | 1-2 | L | 24-26, 25-21, 15-11 | |
| 2026-09-19 | Matrix 17 (AZ) | 1-2 | L | 22-25, 25-20, 15-11 | |
| 2026-09-19 | Maverick 17 Rooster (AZ) | 0-2 | L | 25-19, 26-24 |