1st Alliance 16-Gold — #15 Girls 16 Club Volleyball Team for the 2025-2026 Season
Girls 16 Volleyball Team · 1st Alliance · Woodridge, IL
1st Alliance 16-Gold is the #15 ranked girls 16 club volleyball team for the 2025-2026 season, with an Elo rating of 2368 and a 46-18 record (72% win rate) across 64 matches. The team competes as part of 1st Alliance (Woodridge, IL).
Scouting Report
1st Alliance 16-Gold is a top-tier 16U girls volleyball team from the prestigious 1st Alliance Volleyball Club in Illinois, ranked #21 nationally in 2025 by PrepVolleyball. Part of a club renowned for producing over 625 college players since 1998 and ranking second nationally for Division I commitments, this team features a strong defensive core. They advanced to the Triple Crown NIT quarterfinals, showcasing grit in high-stakes play.
Competitive Level: National-level contender
Play Style: The team relies on a star-studded cast of defensive specialists led by libero Hope Garland, emphasizing gritty back-row defense to fuel transitions.
- Nationally ranked #21, indicating elite ball control and consistency.
- Exceptional defensive depth anchored by standout libero Hope Garland.
- Proven grit in tournament play, reaching Triple Crown NIT quarterfinals.
- Backed by one of the top clubs for college placements and national success.
Match History (50 matches)
| Date | Event | Opponent | Score | W/L | Sets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-03 | H Skyline 16 Royal (LS) (12) | 1-2 | L | 26-24,21-25,12-15 | |
| 2026-07-02 | TAV Houston 16 Black (LS) (29) | 2-0 | W | 19-25, 18-25 | |
| 2026-07-02 | HJV 16 ELITE (LS) (13) | 0-2 | L | 23-25, 21-25 | |
| 2026-07-02 | SC Rockstar 16-Carlos (SC) (35) | 2-0 | W | 13-25, 19-25 | |
| 2026-07-01 | Dal Skyline 16 Royal-Paul (NT) (6) | 0-2 | L | 25-17, 25-21 | |
| 2026-07-01 | HPSTL 16 Royal (GW) (27) | 2-0 | W | 25-23, 25-14 | |
| 2026-06-30 | MN Select 16-1 (NO) (19) | 0-2 | L | 21-25, 16-25 | |
| 2026-06-30 | Vision 16 Gold (NC) (40) | 2-0 | W | 25-17, 25-15 | |
| 2026-06-30 | COAST 16-1 Nilay (SC) (44) | 2-0 | W | 25-15, 25-22 | |
| 2026-06-07 | Northern Lights 16-1 (NO) | 2-0 | W | 20-25,18-25 | |
| 2026-06-07 | Circle City 16 Purple (HO) | 0-2 | L | 25-18,25-19 | |
| 2026-06-06 | FC Elite 16 Elite (BG) | 2-0 | W | 25-17,25-23 | |
| 2026-06-06 | Rockwood Thunder 16 Elite (GW) | 2-0 | W | 25-23,25-23 | |
| 2026-06-06 | Elevation 16 Renfro (OV) | 2-1 | W | 20-25,25-13,15-11 | |
| 2026-05-31 | 1st Alliance 15 Gold (GL) (12) | 2-1 | W | 25-22,18-25,15-12 | |
| 2026-05-31 | I AM VBC 17 Red (BG) (5) | 2-0 | W | 25-22,25-17 | |
| 2026-05-31 | 1st Alliance 17 Gold (GL) (1) | 0-2 | L | 25-18,26-24 | |
| 2026-05-30 | 1st Alliance 17 White (GL) (13) | 2-1 | W | 25-21,21-25,15-8 | |
| 2026-05-30 | I AM VBC 16 Red (BG) (18) | 2-0 | W | 25-16,25-15 | |
| 2026-05-30 | MVP 17 Blue (BG) (8) | 2-0 | W | 25-7,25-20 | |
| 2026-04-27 | D Skyline 16 Royal-Jimmy (NT) | 2-1 | W | 32-34,25-19,15-11 | |
| 2026-04-27 | A5 16-Gabe (SO) | 0-2 | L | 25-8,25-19 | |
| 2026-04-27 | Academy 16 Diamond (CR) | 2-1 | W | 21-25,25-21,15-8 | |
| 2026-04-26 | OMNI 16 National (NC) | 2-1 | W | 25-20,24-26,15-13 | |
| 2026-04-26 | RAGE 16 GARREN (NC) | 2-0 | W | 29-27,25-10 | |
| 2026-04-26 | TX STORM 16 SMACK (SU) | 2-0 | W | 25-16,25-14 | |
| 2026-04-25 | HJV 16 PREMIER (LS) | 2-0 | W | 25-23,25-14 | |
| 2026-04-25 | Northern Lights 16-1 (NO) | 2-0 | W | 25-19,25-21 | |
| 2026-04-25 | UTAH MOJO 16 National (IM) | 2-0 | W | 25-16,25-20 | |
| 2026-04-05 | Mintonette Sports m.61 (OV) (6) | 2-0 | W | 25-19, 25-17 | |
| 2026-04-05 | Circle City 16 Purple (HO) (11) | 0-2 | L | 23-25, 13-25 | |
| 2026-04-04 | Metro 16 Travel (CH) (9) | 1-2 | L | 27-25, 21-25, 11-15 | |
| 2026-04-04 | Nebraska ONE 16 Titanium | 2-0 | W | 25-23, 25-22 | |
| 2026-04-04 | Actyve 16-Navy | 2-0 | W | 25-19, 27-25 | |
| 2026-04-03 | MKE Sting 16 Gold | 2-0 | W | 25-19, 25-17 | |
| 2026-04-03 | Black Swamp 161 | 2-1 | W | 25-21, 18-25, 15-5 | |
| 2026-04-03 | TI Elite 16.1 | 2-0 | W | 25-21, 25-17 | |
| 2026-03-22 | Academy 16 Diamond (CR) | 2-1 | W | 25-20, 19-25, 9-15 | |
| 2026-03-22 | HJV 16 ELITE (LS) | 0-2 | L | 25-10, 25-16 | |
| 2026-03-22 | OT 16 T JP (FL) | 2-1 | W | 22-25, 25-21, 13-15 | |
| 2026-03-22 | Alamo 16 Premier (LS) | 1-2 | L | 28-26, 25-27, 15-13 | |
| 2026-03-21 | BVA 16 N Chris | 2-0 | W | 25-19, 25-22 | |
| 2026-03-21 | Areté 16 Navy Telos (NT) | 1-2 | L | 25-21, 16-25, 13-15 | |
| 2026-03-21 | OT 16 J Will | 2-0 | W | 25-22, 25-19 | |
| 2026-03-20 | SPIRIT VBC 16-1 | 2-1 | W | 25-15, 22-25, 15-8 | |
| 2026-03-20 | Northeast 16.1 | 2-1 | W | 23-25, 25-21, 15-9 | |
| 2026-03-20 | Top Select 16 Elite | 2-1 | W | 18-25, 25-20, 15-7 | |
| 2026-02-16 | ID Crush 16 Bower | 2-1 | W | 25-20, 17-25, 15-12 | |
| 2026-02-15 | MADFROG 16'S N GREEN | 2-1 | W | 25-22, 19-25, 10-15 | |
| 2026-02-15 | VCNebraska 16 Elite | 2-0 | W | 25-6, 25-22 |
Match Analysis (Elo Progression)
| Date | Opponent | Score | W/L | Division | Opp Elo | Elo Before | Elo After | Change | K | SoS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-03 | H Skyline 16 Royal (LS) (12) | 1-2 | L | OPEN | 2366 | 2375 | 2368 | -7 | 46 | 1.00 |
| 2026-07-02 | HJV 16 ELITE (LS) (13) | 0-2 | L | OPEN | 2322 | 2386 | 2375 | -11 | 46 | 1.00 |
| 2026-07-02 | SC Rockstar 16-Carlos (SC) (35) | 2-0 | W | OPEN | 2285 | 2360 | 2386 | +26 | 46 | 1.00 |
| 2026-07-02 | TAV Houston 16 Black (LS) (29) | 2-0 | W | OPEN | 2329 | 2325 | 2360 | +35 | 50 | 1.00 |
| 2026-07-01 | Dal Skyline 16 Royal-Paul (NT) (6) | 0-2 | L | OPEN | 2369 | 2335 | 2325 | -10 | 50 | 1.00 |
| 2026-07-01 | HPSTL 16 Royal (GW) (27) | 2-0 | W | OPEN | 2256 | 2309 | 2335 | +26 | 46 | 1.00 |
| 2026-06-30 | Vision 16 Gold (NC) (40) | 2-0 | W | OPEN | 2097 | 2296 | 2309 | +13 | 39 | 1.00 |
| 2026-06-30 | MN Select 16-1 (NO) (19) | 0-2 | L | OPEN | 2300 | 2307 | 2296 | -11 | 46 | 1.00 |
| 2026-06-30 | COAST 16-1 Nilay (SC) (44) | 2-0 | W | OPEN | 2061 | 2300 | 2307 | +7 | 31 | 1.00 |
| 2026-06-07 | Circle City 16 Purple (HO) | 0-2 | L | ELITE | 2397 | 2317 | 2300 | -17 | 50 | 1.00 |
| 2026-06-07 | Northern Lights 16-1 (NO) | 2-0 | W | ELITE | 2121 | 2309 | 2317 | +8 | 39 | 1.00 |
| 2026-06-06 | Elevation 16 Renfro (OV) | 2-1 | W | ELITE | 2140 | 2304 | 2309 | +5 | 39 | 1.00 |
| 2026-06-06 | FC Elite 16 Elite (BG) | 2-0 | W | ELITE | 2065 | 2300 | 2304 | +4 | 31 | 1.00 |
| 2026-06-06 | Rockwood Thunder 16 Elite (GW) | 2-0 | W | ELITE | 1700 | 1500 | 1566 | +66 | 42 | 1.00 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1st Alliance 17 Gold (GL) (1) | 0-2 | L | OPEN | 2262 | 2307 | 2298 | -9 | 46 | 1.00 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1st Alliance 15 Gold (GL) (12) | 2-1 | W | OPEN | 2251 | 2304 | 2307 | +3 | 46 | 1.00 |
| 2026-05-31 | I AM VBC 17 Red (BG) (5) | 2-0 | W | OPEN | 1975 | 2298 | 2304 | +6 | 31 | 1.00 |
| 2026-05-30 | MVP 17 Blue (BG) (8) | 2-0 | W | OPEN | 1810 | 2295 | 2298 | +3 | 29 | 1.00 |
| 2026-05-30 | I AM VBC 16 Red (BG) (18) | 2-0 | W | OPEN | 1874 | 2292 | 2295 | +3 | 29 | 1.00 |
| 2026-05-30 | 1st Alliance 17 White (GL) (13) | 2-1 | W | OPEN | 1908 | 2293 | 2292 | -1 | 31 | 1.00 |
| 2026-04-27 | A5 16-Gabe (SO) | 0-2 | L | OPEN | 2429 | 2302 | 2293 | -9 | 56 | 1.00 |
| 2026-04-27 | Academy 16 Diamond (CR) | 2-1 | W | OPEN | 2300 | 2275 | 2302 | +27 | 50 | 1.00 |
| 2026-04-27 | D Skyline 16 Royal-Jimmy (NT) | 2-1 | W | OPEN | 2182 | 2260 | 2275 | +15 | 46 | 1.00 |
| 2026-04-26 | OMNI 16 National (NC) | 2-1 | W | OPEN | 2265 | 2234 | 2260 | +26 | 50 | 1.00 |
| 2026-04-26 | TX STORM 16 SMACK (SU) | 2-0 | W | OPEN | 2072 | 2216 | 2234 | +18 | 39 | 1.00 |
| 2026-04-26 | RAGE 16 GARREN (NC) | 2-0 | W | OPEN | 2039 | 2200 | 2216 | +16 | 39 | 1.00 |
| 2026-04-25 | Northern Lights 16-1 (NO) | 2-0 | W | OPEN | 2002 | 2189 | 2200 | +11 | 39 | 1.00 |
| 2026-04-25 | UTAH MOJO 16 National (IM) | 2-0 | W | OPEN | 1700 | 2188 | 2189 | +1 | 21 | 1.00 |
| 2026-04-25 | HJV 16 PREMIER (LS) | 2-0 | W | OPEN | 1931 | 2181 | 2188 | +7 | 31 | 1.00 |
| 2026-04-05 | Mintonette Sports m.61 (OV) (6) | 2-0 | W | OPEN | 2009 | 2166 | 2181 | +15 | 39 | 1.00 |
Roster (11 players)
| # | Name | Position | Grad Year | Height | Commitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Ellery Cabaj | Setter | 2028 | ||
| 12 | Alyson Cahill | Middle | 2028 | ||
| 18 | Addison Clausing | Middle | 2028 | ||
| 51 | Madison Finn | Middle | 2028 | ||
| 9 | Hope Garland | DS | 2028 | ||
| 14 | Tatum Kelly | Setter | 2028 | ||
| 22 | Hayden Klimowicz | DS | 2028 | ||
| 10 | Keira McQuillan | Left | 2028 | ||
| 34 | Angelia Robinson | Left | 2028 | ||
| 24 | Neda Savic | Right | 2028 | ||
| 60 | Sommer Shaw | Middle | 2028 |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is 1st Alliance 16-Gold ranked?
1st Alliance 16-Gold is the #15 ranked girls 16 club volleyball team in the country for the 2025-2026 season, with an Elo rating of 2368 based on 64 matches. Rankings update daily after match results.
What is 1st Alliance 16-Gold's record this season?
46 wins, 18 losses (72% win rate) across 64 matches in the 2025-2026 season. Every match played against any opponent in the country counts toward this record.
What club does 1st Alliance 16-Gold compete for?
1st Alliance 16-Gold is part of 1st Alliance, based in Woodridge, IL. View the full 1st Alliance club page to see every team in the program and the club's overall ranking.
Who plays for 1st Alliance 16-Gold?
1st Alliance 16-Gold carries a roster of 11 players including Ellery Cabaj, Alyson Cahill, Addison Clausing. 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.