Ignite AZ 18-Boys national

Boys 18 Volleyball Team · Ignite AZ

#254

Overall Rank

1560

Elo Rating

13W-11L

Record

54%

Win Rate

Matches

Scouting Report

Ignite AZ 18-Boys National is the top national team from Ignite Volleyball Club, Scottsdale's largest and most successful boys program in its 5th year. Last season, they finished 10th at AAU Nationals, showing strong national potential. In the 2025-26 season, they hold a mid-tier ranking at #459 in 18s with a 3-5 record through early matches and are competing in major AAU events like the SoCal Cup.

Competitive Level: Mid-tier national program

Strengths:

Proven national tournament performers with a 10th place finish at AAU Nationals last year.
Backed by experienced coaches, many with college and pro backgrounds.
Enhanced by in-house sports performance training that boosts athleticism like vertical jump.
Compete in high-level national travel tournaments against top clubs.

Areas for Improvement:

Current season record stands at 3-5, indicating inconsistency against peers.

Match History (24 matches)

Date	Event	Opponent	Score	W/L	Sets
2026-01-25	2026 Colorado Crossroads	Juggernaut 18N1 Boys	0-2	L	25-18, 25-20
2026-01-24	2026 Colorado Crossroads	SVA Boys 18s	2-1	W	25-18, 21-25, 10-15
2026-01-24	2026 Colorado Crossroads	FRVBC 18 Club	2-1	W	21-25, 25-21, 15-9
2026-01-24	2026 Colorado Crossroads	FRVBC 18-1	0-2	L	15-25, 21-25
2026-01-23	2026 Colorado Crossroads	River City Jrs 18s Boys	2-0	W	25-12, 25-11
2026-01-23	2026 Colorado Crossroads	FRVBC 18-2	2-1	W	25-22, 29-31, 15-12
2026-01-23	2026 Colorado Crossroads	Elevation 18 Regional B	2-0	W	25-15, 25-14
2026-01-23	2026 Colorado Crossroads	Panther Boys 18-1	2-0	W	25-13, 27-25
2026-01-19	2026 Mizuno Southwest Boys Classic NQ...	Ultimate B18 Gold	2-1	W	20-25, 28-26, 20-18
2026-01-19	2026 Mizuno Southwest Boys Classic NQ...	MVC 18-Erik	0-2	L	25-23, 25-13
2026-01-18	2026 Mizuno Southwest Boys Classic NQ...	RUSH 18 Red	1-2	L	21-25, 25-12, 15-9
2026-01-18	2026 Mizuno Southwest Boys Classic NQ...	SC Legends 18-Nike	2-1	W	22-25, 25-19, 17-19
2026-01-18	2026 Mizuno Southwest Boys Classic NQ...	Az Fear 18 Blue	0-2	L	25-13, 25-23
2026-01-17	2026 Mizuno Southwest Boys Classic NQ...	MVVC B 18 Black	0-2	L	25-20, 25-15
2026-01-17	2026 Mizuno Southwest Boys Classic NQ...	A5 Boys 18-Adam	2-0	W	25-11, 25-19
2026-01-17	2026 Mizuno Southwest Boys Classic NQ...	AJV Boys 18 Molten	2-0	W	25-19, 25-16
2025-12-06	AZ Region Boys Region Championships	Molten 18 Black (M) (AZ) (12)	0-2	L	26-24, 25-9
2025-12-06	AZ Region Boys Region Championships	Sidewinder 18-1 (AZ) (9)	1-2	L	25-13, 24-26, 15-8
2025-12-06	AZ Region Boys Region Championships	Az Fear 18 Blue (AZ) (4)	0-2	L	25-18, 25-20
2025-12-06	AZ Region Boys Region Championships	AOT Elite 18-1 (AZ) (17)	2-0	W	26-28, 22-25
2025-11-15	AZ Region Boys #5	MVC 16 Black (AZ) (30)	2-1	W	21-25, 25-23, 12-15
2025-11-15	AZ Region Boys #5	LVL UP 18 National - Boys (AZ) (26)	1-2	L	25-17, 23-25, 21-19
2025-11-15	AZ Region Boys #5	AZ LEGACY 16 APEX (AZ) (27)	0-2	L	25-14, 25-20
2025-11-15	AZ Region Boys #5	AOT Elite 18-1 (AZ) (28)	2-0	W	21-25, 20-25

Match Analysis (Elo Progression)

Date	Opponent	Score	W/L	Division	Opp Elo	Elo Before	Elo After	Change	K	SoS
2026-01-25	Juggernaut 18N1 Boys	0-2	L	PREMIER	1687	1577	1560	-17	40	1.00
2026-01-24	SVA Boys 18s	2-1	W	PREMIER	1560	1555	1577	+22	35	1.00
2026-01-24	FRVBC 18-1	0-2	L	PREMIER	1506	1579	1555	-24	32	1.00
2026-01-24	FRVBC 18 Club	2-1	W	PREMIER	1472	1564	1579	+15	32	1.00
2026-01-23	FRVBC 18-2	2-1	W	PREMIER	1563	1541	1564	+23	35	1.00
2026-01-23	Elevation 18 Regional B	2-0	W	PREMIER	1480	1523	1541	+18	32	1.00
2026-01-23	River City Jrs 18s Boys	2-0	W	PREMIER	1416	1508	1523	+15	32	1.00
2026-01-23	Panther Boys 18-1	2-0	W	PREMIER	1500	1485	1508	+23	35	1.00
2026-01-19	MVC 18-Erik	0-2	L	USA	1661	1499	1485	-14	40	1.00
2026-01-19	Ultimate B18 Gold	2-1	W	USA	1523	1474	1499	+25	35	1.00
2026-01-18	RUSH 18 Red	1-2	L	USA	1554	1492	1474	-18	35	1.00
2026-01-18	Az Fear 18 Blue	0-2	L	USA	1581	1509	1492	-17	35	1.00
2026-01-18	SC Legends 18-Nike	2-1	W	USA	1527	1484	1509	+25	35	1.00
2026-01-17	MVVC B 18 Black	0-2	L	USA	1594	1500	1484	-16	35	1.00
2026-01-17	AJV Boys 18 Molten	2-0	W	USA	1454	1482	1500	+18	32	1.00
2026-01-17	A5 Boys 18-Adam	2-0	W	USA	1436	1464	1482	+18	32	1.00
2025-12-06	Molten 18 Black (M) (AZ) (12)	0-2	L	AMERICAN	1395	1484	1464	-20	32	1.00
2025-12-06	AOT Elite 18-1 (AZ) (17)	2-0	W	AMERICAN	1459	1468	1484	+16	32	1.00
2025-12-06	Sidewinder 18-1 (AZ) (9)	1-2	L	AMERICAN	1494	1485	1468	-17	35	1.00
2025-12-06	Az Fear 18 Blue (AZ) (4)	0-2	L	AMERICAN	1520	1502	1485	-17	35	1.00
2025-11-15	AOT Elite 18-1 (AZ) (28)	2-0	W	OPEN	1485	1475	1502	+27	35	1.00
2025-11-15	MVC 16 Black (AZ) (30)	2-1	W	OPEN	1594	1442	1475	+33	40	1.00
2025-11-15	LVL UP 18 National - Boys (AZ) (26)	1-2	L	OPEN	1393	1471	1442	-29	32	1.00
2025-11-15	AZ LEGACY 16 APEX (AZ) (27)	0-2	L	OPEN	1577	1500	1471	-29	35	1.00

Roster (12 players)

#	Name	Position	Grad Year
10	William Ackerman	Middle	2026
14	Joshua Amstutz	Outside	2026
7	Nathan Bennett	Opposite	2028
4	Noah Denten	Outside	2026
11	Chris Haan	Opposite	2026
3	Blake Hemming	Setter	2026
8	Benjamin Kang	Defensive Specialist	2027
9	Hiram Maldonado Sanchez
17	Hiram Maldonado Sanchez	Middle	2025
5	Ryan Torres	Setter	2027
9	Tyler Wong	Libero	2026
1	Sebastian Zazueta	Setter	2026

Coaching Staff

Kris Perez Torres
Head Coach

Joel Prado
Assistant Coach

Lee Salinas
Assistant Coach

Shawn Covely
Team Representative