Balboa Bay 16-Blue — #1 Boys 16 Club Volleyball Team for the 2025-2026 Season

Boys 16 Volleyball Team · Balboa Bay · Seal Beach, CA

Balboa Bay 16-Blue is the #1 ranked boys 16 club volleyball team for the 2025-2026 season, with an Elo rating of 2364 and a 49-7 record (88% win rate) across 56 matches. The team competes as part of Balboa Bay (Seal Beach, CA).

#1
Overall Rank
2364
Elo Rating
49W-7L
Record
88%
Win Rate
56
Matches

Scouting Report

Balboa Bay 16-Blue is a boys' volleyball team from the prestigious Balboa Bay Volleyball Club, known for its national championship pedigree with 46 titles and over 250 college alumni. Currently ranked #2 overall and #1 in the 17s division with an impressive 1805 Elo rating for the 2025-2026 season. This team represents an elite program with a strong competitive foundation.

Competitive Level: National-level contender

Strengths:
  • Top-ranked team at #2 overall and #1 in 17s, indicating superior overall performance.
  • High Elo rating of 1805 reflects consistent wins against quality opponents.
  • Belongs to Balboa Bay Volleyball Club, a powerhouse with 46 national championships.
  • Well-rounded roster with multiple outside hitters, middle blockers, setters, and liberos.

Match History (41 matches)

DateEventOpponentScoreW/LSets
2026-06-06 SoCal Cup: 16/15 Championships Pulse 16 Lila 2-0 W 22-25,18-25
2026-06-06 SoCal Cup: 16/15 Championships WAVE 16 Noly 2-1 W 29-27,22-25,5-15
2026-06-06 SoCal Cup: 16/15 Championships COAST 16-1 Dave/Nick 1-2 L 25-18,23-25,12-15
2026-05-30 SoCal Cup: 16/15 Tourney 3 MB Surf 16's ASICS 0-2 L 25-23,25-20
2026-05-30 SoCal Cup: 16/15 Tourney 3 COAST 15-1 Chris/Ian 2-0 W 23-25,16-25
2026-05-30 SoCal Cup: 16/15 Tourney 3 COAST 16-1 Dave/Nick 2-0 W 25-23,25-17
2026-05-23 SoCal Cup: 15-18 Friendly GSA 18 Larissa 2-0 W 25-12, 25-8
2026-05-23 SoCal Cup: 15-18 Friendly SG Elite 18 Prime 2-0 W 9-25, 6-25
2026-05-23 SoCal Cup: 15-18 Friendly Club OAHO 18 Black 2-0 W 11-25, 14-25
2026-05-23 SoCal Cup: 15-18 Friendly STORM 17 Black 2-0 W 8-25, 11-25
2026-01-19 2026 Mizuno Southwest Boys Classic NQ... MB Surf ASICS 16's 1 2-1 W 21-25, 25-20, 8-15
2026-01-19 2026 Mizuno Southwest Boys Classic NQ... OCVC 16 Slunks 2-0 W 16-25, 19-25
2026-01-19 2026 Mizuno Southwest Boys Classic NQ... Bay to Bay 16-1 2-1 W 25-23, 17-25, 11-15
2026-01-19 2026 Mizuno Southwest Boys Classic NQ... Aspire 16 Spiderman 2-0 W 24-26, 17-25
2026-01-18 2026 Mizuno Southwest Boys Classic NQ... OMNI 16-1 National 2-0 W 25-20, 25-13
2026-01-18 2026 Mizuno Southwest Boys Classic NQ... 630 Volleyball 16-1 2-0 W 25-20, 25-21
2026-01-18 2026 Mizuno Southwest Boys Classic NQ... Bay to Bay 16-Premier 2-0 W 25-21, 25-18
2026-01-17 2026 Mizuno Southwest Boys Classic NQ... Ignite Boys 16 National 2-0 W 25-16, 25-11
2026-01-17 2026 Mizuno Southwest Boys Classic NQ... Kaizen Boys 16 Black 2-0 W 25-17, 25-18
2026-01-17 2026 Mizuno Southwest Boys Classic NQ... MTRX 16-1 2-0 W 25-18, 25-12
2025-11-16 SoCal Cup: 16/15 Tourney 2 Pulse 16 Lila 2-0 W 17-25, 23-25
2025-11-16 SoCal Cup: 16/15 Tourney 2 Team Rockstar 15 Hawk 2-1 W 16-25, 25-21, 16-18
2025-11-16 SoCal Cup: 16/15 Tourney 2 COAST 16-1 Dave/Nick 0-2 L 27-29, 19-25
2025-11-03 2025 AAU/JVA Chi-Town Boys Challenge Team Rockstar 16 Angel (SC) 2-0 W 19-25, 19-25
2025-11-03 2025 AAU/JVA Chi-Town Boys Challenge MB Surf ASICS 16's 1 (SC) 0-2 L 25-22, 25-22
2025-11-03 2025 AAU/JVA Chi-Town Boys Challenge Pipeline 16-1 (GL) 2-1 W 25-19, 21-25, 12-15
2025-11-02 2025 AAU/JVA Chi-Town Boys Challenge Miami United 16 N Matt (FL) 2-0 W 25-21, 25-19
2025-11-02 2025 AAU/JVA Chi-Town Boys Challenge Aspire 16 Spiderman (AZ) 2-1 W 25-22, 25-27, 15-11
2025-11-02 2025 AAU/JVA Chi-Town Boys Challenge OMNI 16-1 National (NC) 2-0 W 25-23, 25-14
2025-11-01 2025 AAU/JVA Chi-Town Boys Challenge MOD B16 Gold (GL) 2-0 W 25-17, 25-20
2025-11-01 2025 AAU/JVA Chi-Town Boys Challenge AJV Boys 16 adidas (LS) 2-0 W 25-14, 25-21
2025-11-01 2025 AAU/JVA Chi-Town Boys Challenge Boys BSVBC 16 Black (GW) 2-0 W 25-20, 25-15
2025-10-26 SoCal Cup: 16/15 Tourney 1 SG Elite 15 Elite 2-0 W 25-10, 25-18
2025-10-26 SoCal Cup: 16/15 Tourney 1 COAST 16-1 Dave/Nick 0-2 L 25-21, 25-23
2025-10-26 SoCal Cup: 16/15 Tourney 1 Team Rockstar 16 Angel 1-2 L 19-25, 25-23, 8-15
2025-10-05 SoCal Cup: 16/15 Qualifying WAVE 15 Q 2-0 W 25-12, 25-9
2025-10-05 SoCal Cup: 16/15 Qualifying APEX1 15-A1BLACK 2-0 W 25-14, 25-14
2025-10-05 SoCal Cup: 16/15 Qualifying Team Rockstar 15 Sabryn 2-0 W 25-18, 25-13
2025-10-04 SoCal Cup: 16/15 Qualifying Westside VBC 16 Green 2-0 W 25-9, 25-14
2025-10-04 SoCal Cup: 16/15 Qualifying SAVBC 16 1 2-0 W 25-16, 25-21
2025-10-04 SoCal Cup: 16/15 Qualifying SMBC Shack 16 Molten 2-0 W 25-7, 25-14

Match Analysis (Elo Progression)

DateOpponentScoreW/LDivisionOpp EloElo BeforeElo AfterChangeKSoS
2026-07-06 Cinci Attack 16 Black (OV) 2-0 W OPEN 2296 2340 2364 +24 46 1.00
2026-07-06 COAST Boys 16-1 Dave/Nick (SC) 2-1 W OPEN 2251 2325 2340 +15 46 1.00
2026-07-06 SMASH Boys 16-1 (NE) 2-0 W OPEN 2161 2307 2325 +18 39 1.00
2026-07-05 630 Volleyball 16-1 (GL) 2-1 W OPEN 2148 2299 2307 +8 39 1.00
2026-07-05 Pipeline 16-1 (GL) 2-0 W OPEN 2236 2272 2299 +27 46 1.00
2026-07-04 Academy 16O Under Armour (HO) 2-0 W OPEN 2145 2253 2272 +19 39 1.00
2026-07-04 AZ Fear 16 Black (AZ) 2-0 W OPEN 1984 2246 2253 +7 31 1.00
2026-07-04 GSL 16 Elect - Jeremiah (IM) 2-0 W OPEN 1802 2244 2246 +2 29 1.00
2026-07-03 ACAD Boys 16 Red (GE) 2-1 W OPEN 2003 2241 2244 +3 31 1.00
2026-07-03 AJV Boys 16 adidas (LS) 2-0 W OPEN 2029 2227 2241 +14 39 1.00
2026-07-03 The St. James Boys 16 N (CH) 2-0 W OPEN 1848 2223 2227 +4 29 1.00
2026-06-21 Team Rockstar 16 Angel 1-2 L OPEN 2185 2231 2223 -8 46 1.00
2026-06-21 MB Surf 16's ASICS 2-0 W OPEN 2135 2213 2231 +18 46 1.00
2026-06-20 SNVF U16 MOUNT ADAMS 2-1 W OPEN 2020 2210 2213 +3 39 1.00
2026-06-20 SoCal VBC 16-Beacons 2-0 W OPEN 1734 2208 2210 +2 21 1.00
2026-06-20 NorCal Boys 16-1 2-0 W OPEN 1886 2203 2208 +5 29 1.00
2026-06-19 VUVC B16 BLACK 2-0 W OPEN 1897 2196 2203 +7 29 1.00
2026-06-19 SMBC West 16 Molten C 2-0 W OPEN 1547 2195 2196 +1 19 1.00
2026-06-19 AZ Fear 16 Black 2-0 W OPEN 1979 2185 2195 +10 31 1.00
2026-06-06 COAST 16-1 Dave/Nick 1-2 L AMERICAN 2108 2199 2185 -14 46 1.00
2026-06-06 WAVE 16 Noly 2-1 W AMERICAN 1978 2197 2199 +2 31 1.00
2026-06-06 Pulse 16 Lila 2-0 W AMERICAN 1923 2194 2197 +3 31 1.00
2026-05-30 COAST 16-1 Dave/Nick 2-0 W AMERICAN 2098 2179 2194 +15 46 1.00
2026-05-30 MB Surf 16's ASICS 0-2 L AMERICAN 2087 2201 2179 -22 39 1.00
2026-05-30 COAST 15-1 Chris/Ian 2-0 W AMERICAN 2094 2191 2201 +10 46 1.00
2026-05-23 Club OAHO 18 Black 2-0 W AMERICAN 1502 1975 1978 +3 19 1.00
2026-05-23 GSA 18 Larissa 2-0 W AMERICAN 1517 1972 1975 +3 19 1.00
2026-05-23 SG Elite 18 Prime 2-0 W AMERICAN 1346 1971 1972 +1 19 1.00
2026-05-23 STORM 17 Black 2-0 W AMERICAN 1546 1967 1971 +4 19 1.00
2026-01-19 Aspire 16 Spiderman 2-0 W OPEN 2140 2162 2190 +28 46 1.00

Roster (14 players)

#NamePositionGrad YearHeightCommitment
6 Joel Akins Left 2028
15 Morgan Diep Setter 2028
10 Maki franz estrella Libero 2028
10 Maki Estrella Libero 2027
12 Wesley Foell Left 2028
13 Jack Grady Left 2028
33 Henry Katz Libero 2028
14 Logan Kim Right 2028
25 Hudson Mann Left 2028
4 Quinn McIntee Right 2028
5 Ryder Suttle Left 2028
11 Carter Tchaikovsky Setter 2028
73 Evan Waddell Middle 2028
23 Shane Wright Left 2028

Coaching Staff

Matthew Compos
Asst Coach
Jeffrey Grady
Assistant Coach
Paul Martinez
Assistant Coach
Paul Martinez II
Assistant Coach
Cayden McInnes
Assistant Coach
Richard Polk
Head Coach
Rich Polk
Head Coach
Trevor Robinson
Assistant Coach
Travis Turner
Team Representative

Frequently asked questions

Where is Balboa Bay 16-Blue ranked?

Balboa Bay 16-Blue is the #1 ranked boys 16 club volleyball team in the country for the 2025-2026 season, with an Elo rating of 2364 based on 56 matches. Rankings update daily after match results.

What is Balboa Bay 16-Blue's record this season?

49 wins, 7 losses (88% win rate) across 56 matches in the 2025-2026 season. Every match played against any opponent in the country counts toward this record.

What club does Balboa Bay 16-Blue compete for?

Balboa Bay 16-Blue is part of Balboa Bay, based in Seal Beach, CA. View the full Balboa Bay club page to see every team in the program and the club's overall ranking.

Who plays for Balboa Bay 16-Blue?

Balboa Bay 16-Blue carries a roster of 14 players including Joel Akins, Morgan Diep, Maki franz estrella. The full roster below lists each player's position, class year, height, and college commitment when available.

How are VolleyLens team rankings calculated?

VolleyLens uses an Elo rating system tuned for volleyball: every team starts at 1500, ratings update after every match using K-factor 32 with margin-of-victory adjustment, and a strength-of-schedule multiplier accounts for opponent difficulty. Read the full methodology at /insights/volleylens-volleyball-ranking-methodology.