Aspire 16 Alpha — #173 Girls 16 Club Volleyball Team for the 2025-2026 Season

Girls 16 Volleyball Team · Aspire · Edmonton, AB

Aspire 16 Alpha is the #173 ranked girls 16 club volleyball team for the 2025-2026 season, with an Elo rating of 2023 and a 44-39 record (53% win rate) across 83 matches. The team competes as part of Aspire (Edmonton, AB).

#173
Overall Rank
2023
Elo Rating
44W-39L
Record
53%
Win Rate
83
Matches

Scouting Report

Aspire 16 Alpha is the top 16s team from Aspire Volleyball Club, a premier Arizona-based youth volleyball program. They compete at a national level, attending major tournaments like the Sunshine Classic in Orlando. As of mid-February 2026, they hold a strong 7-2 record with a 77.8% win percentage in USA Volleyball national rankings.

Competitive Level: National-level contender

Strengths:
  • Strong overall record of 7 wins and 2 losses indicates consistent performance against national competition.
  • Versatile roster with players skilled in multiple positions including setters, outside hitters, middles, opposites, liberos, and defensive specialists.
  • Compete in high-profile national events like Sunshine Classic, showing travel readiness and tournament experience.

Match History (50 matches)

DateEventOpponentScoreW/LSets
2026-04-19 AZ Region Club #6 /G10 #4 /Boys #4 / ... Boltz 16U Desert Aces (AZ) (8) 2-0 W 25-18,25-11
2026-04-19 AZ Region Club #6 /G10 #4 /Boys #4 / ... Omni 16N1 (AZ) (16) 2-0 W 25-15,25-19
2026-04-19 AZ Region Club #6 /G10 #4 /Boys #4 / ... Club Cactus 16-Mizuno (AZ) (4) 2-1 W 25-16,23-25,15-11
2026-04-19 AZ Region Club #6 /G10 #4 /Boys #4 / ... AZ Sky 16 Gold (AZ) (2) 2-0 W 25-14,25-16
2026-04-18 AZ Region Club #6 /G10 #4 /Boys #4 / ... ARIZONA STORM 16 BOLTZ (AZ) (25) 2-0 W 25-5,25-16
2026-04-18 AZ Region Club #6 /G10 #4 /Boys #4 / ... OVA 16G PHX Elite (AZ) (24) 2-0 W 25-13,25-11
2026-04-12 2026 No Dinx/NCVA Girls Far Western N... Colorado Juniors 16Sherri 0-2 L 25-14, 25-22
2026-04-11 2026 No Dinx/NCVA Girls Far Western N... NPJ Bend 16 National Bend 2-0 W 25-10, 25-12
2026-04-11 2026 No Dinx/NCVA Girls Far Western N... Sports Academy VBC 16 Premier) SAVBC 16 1 2-1 W 25-27, 25-13, 16-14
2026-04-11 2026 No Dinx/NCVA Girls Far Western N... Drive Nation 16 Red 2-1 W 18-25, 27-25, 8-15
2026-04-10 2026 No Dinx/NCVA Girls Far Western N... Academy West 16 National 2-1 W 25-20, 21-25, 15-13
2026-04-10 2026 No Dinx/NCVA Girls Far Western N... Idaho ONE 16 ELITE 1-2 L 22-25, 25-14, 9-15
2026-04-10 2026 No Dinx/NCVA Girls Far Western N... NKYVC 16-1 Tsunami 0-2 L 25-23, 25-22
2026-04-10 2026 No Dinx/NCVA Girls Far Western N... Idaho ONE 16 ELITE 0-1 L 12-15
2026-04-04 2026 Girls West Coast Qualifier AZ REV 16 Premier 1-2 L 31-29, 18-25, 17-15
2026-04-03 2026 Girls West Coast Qualifier Club Cactus 16-Mizuno 0-2 L 31-33, 16-25
2026-04-03 2026 Girls West Coast Qualifier SC Rockstar 16-Carlos 0-2 L 25-27, 20-25
2026-04-03 2026 Girls West Coast Qualifier ID Peak 16 National Jayde 2-0 W 25-13, 25-12
2026-04-02 2026 Girls West Coast Qualifier Boltz 16U Desert Aces 2-0 W 25-16, 25-22
2026-04-02 2026 Girls West Coast Qualifier San Clemente 16-Riley 1-2 L 17-25, 25-23, 9-15
2026-04-02 2026 Girls West Coast Qualifier ID Crush 16 Bower (IM) (2) 0-2 L 25-18, 25-14
2026-03-29 AZ Region Open #4 Club One AZ 18Platinum (AZ) (9) 1-2 L 25-18, 16-25, 15-6
2026-03-29 AZ Region Open #4 AZ Sky 17 Blue (AZ) (13) 1-2 L 21-25, 25-19, 15-13
2026-03-29 AZ Region Open #4 ARIZONA STORM 15 THUNDER (AZ) (12) 0-2 L 25-23, 26-24
2026-03-29 AZ Region Open #4 ARIZONA STORM 17LIGHTNING (AZ) (15) 2-1 W 21-25, 25-21, 12-15
2026-03-15 2026 Mizuno Northern Lights Qualifier... Spirit VBC 16-1 Black 2-1 W 25-21, 24-26, 11-15
2026-03-15 2026 Mizuno Northern Lights Qualifier... Austin Skyline 16 Royal 2-0 W 11-25, 20-25
2026-03-15 2026 Mizuno Northern Lights Qualifier... Spirit VBC 16-1 Black 2-1 W 25-21, 22-25, 15-12
2026-03-14 2026 Mizuno Northern Lights Qualifier... MiElite 16 Mizuno 1-2 L 21-25, 25-21, 15-11
2026-03-14 2026 Mizuno Northern Lights Qualifier... Paramount VBC 0-2 L 26-24, 25-9
2026-03-13 2026 Mizuno Northern Lights Qualifier... NE Elite 16 Alpha 1-2 L 25-20, 13-25, 13-15
2026-03-13 2026 Mizuno Northern Lights Qualifier... DNVB 16 Red 1-2 L 25-22, 13-25, 10-15
2026-03-13 2026 Mizuno Northern Lights Qualifier... Academy 16 Diamond 0-2 L 25-14, 25-15
2026-02-22 AZ Region Open #3 ATOMIC 16 Smack Premier (AZ) (23) 2-0 W 25-19, 28-26
2026-02-22 AZ Region Open #3 ARIZONA STORM 17LIGHTNING (AZ) (19) 0-2 L 16-25, 27-29
2026-02-22 AZ Region Open #3 ATOMIC 17 Smack Premier (AZ) (20) 2-1 W 25-19, 19-25, 15-9
2026-02-22 AZ Region Open #3 AZ Sky 16 Gold (AZ) (22) 2-0 W 25-23, 25-19
2026-02-16 2026 Triple Crown NIT FaR Out 16 Black 2-1 W 25-21, 19-25, 15-9
2026-02-16 2026 Triple Crown NIT Rockwood Thunder 16 Elite 0-2 L 26-24, 25-19
2026-02-15 2026 Triple Crown NIT Dal Skyline 16 Royal-Paul 1-2 L 25-18, 19-25, 15-10
2026-02-15 2026 Triple Crown NIT Tstreet 16-Bailey 1-2 L 25-22, 23-25, 16-18
2026-02-15 2026 Triple Crown NIT Absolute 16 Black 2-1 W 25-17, 21-25, 7-15
2026-02-14 2026 Triple Crown NIT AVA TX 16 Adidas 2-1 W 15-25, 25-23, 15-9
2026-02-14 2026 Triple Crown NIT OT 16 O Semei 2-0 W 25-18, 25-20
2026-02-14 2026 Triple Crown NIT MiElite 16 Mizuno 1-2 L 24-26, 25-21, 14-16
2026-02-01 AZ Region Open #2 ARIZONA STORM 15 THUNDER 0-2 L 25-18, 25-13
2026-02-01 AZ Region Open #2 Club One AZ 17Platinum 0-2 L 25-11, 25-15
2026-02-01 AZ Region Open #2 AZ EVJ 18 Elite (AZ) (12) 0-2 L 25-19, 25-15
2026-01-19 2026 Fiesta MLK Classic Volleyball To... Aspire 15 Alpha 2-0 W 25-16, 25-18
2026-01-19 2026 Fiesta MLK Classic Volleyball To... ARIZONA STORM 15 THUNDER 0-2 L 20-25, 18-25

Match Analysis (Elo Progression)

DateOpponentScoreW/LDivisionOpp EloElo BeforeElo AfterChangeKSoS
2026-07-03 Husky 16 National (NE) (46) 1-2 L PREMIER 1798 2037 2023 -14 27 1.00
2026-07-02 Boss CLE 16-1 (OV) (30) 0-2 L PREMIER 2068 2052 2037 -15 50 1.00
2026-07-02 VolleyFX 16 Mantra (WE) (48) 2-0 W PREMIER 1879 2039 2052 +13 37 1.00
2026-07-02 Happy Volley 16 Blue (KE) (20) 0-2 L PREMIER 2042 2055 2039 -16 46 1.00
2026-07-01 SPIRIT VBC 16-1 (OV) (27) 2-1 W PREMIER 2025 2041 2055 +14 46 1.00
2026-07-01 NKYVC 16-2 Tide (PR) (44) 0-2 L PREMIER 1897 2057 2041 -16 37 1.00
2026-06-30 Paramount VBC 16 Maureen (CH) (6) 1-2 L PREMIER 2252 2061 2057 -4 56 1.00
2026-06-30 IA UTD 16 Elite Timmerman (IA) (9) 0-2 L PREMIER 2134 2077 2061 -16 50 1.00
2026-06-30 Rhythm 16 Christina (SO) (40) 2-1 W PREMIER 1961 2072 2077 +5 39 1.00
2026-06-07 Juggernaut 16-National1 (RM) 2-0 W AMERICAN 1939 2062 2072 +10 39 1.00
2026-06-07 NORCO 16 Black (RM) 2-0 W AMERICAN 1871 2058 2062 +4 37 1.00
2026-06-06 STVA 16-1 Madison (LS) 0-2 L AMERICAN 2042 2081 2058 -23 46 1.00
2026-06-06 Academy West 16 National (NC) 2-0 W AMERICAN 2016 2061 2081 +20 46 1.00
2026-06-06 HJV 16 PREMIER (LS) 0-2 L AMERICAN 2021 2085 2061 -24 46 1.00
2026-06-05 TopFlight 16 National Bl (SC) 1-2 L AMERICAN 2092 2098 2085 -13 46 1.00
2026-06-05 KU`IKAHI 16 Wahine RSB (AH) 2-1 W AMERICAN 1844 2103 2098 -5 29 1.00
2026-06-05 NPJ Portland 16 National (CE) 2-0 W AMERICAN 1896 2097 2103 +6 29 1.00
2026-05-03 ATOMIC 16 Smack Premier (AZ) (5) 2-0 W OPEN 2044 2069 2097 +28 46 1.00
2026-05-03 AZ Sky 16 Gold (AZ) (3) 1-2 L OPEN 2042 2072 2069 -3 46 1.00
2026-05-03 ATOMIC 16 Smack Elite (AZ) (11) 2-0 W OPEN 1788 2066 2072 +6 27 1.00
2026-05-03 Club One AZ 16Titanium (AZ) (14) 2-0 W OPEN 1807 2058 2066 +8 29 1.00
2026-04-19 AZ Sky 16 Gold (AZ) (2) 2-0 W AMERICAN 2028 2035 2058 +23 46 1.00
2026-04-19 Club Cactus 16-Mizuno (AZ) (4) 2-1 W AMERICAN 2031 2016 2035 +19 50 1.00
2026-04-19 Boltz 16U Desert Aces (AZ) (8) 2-0 W AMERICAN 1965 1995 2016 +21 46 1.00
2026-04-19 Omni 16N1 (AZ) (16) 2-0 W AMERICAN 1824 1985 1995 +10 37 1.00
2026-04-18 OVA 16G PHX Elite (AZ) (24) 2-0 W AMERICAN 1616 1983 1985 +2 19 1.00
2026-04-18 ARIZONA STORM 16 BOLTZ (AZ) (25) 2-0 W AMERICAN 1688 1980 1983 +3 19 1.00
2026-04-12 Colorado Juniors 16Sherri 0-2 L OPEN 1975 1991 1980 -11 46 1.00
2026-04-11 Drive Nation 16 Red 2-1 W OPEN 1850 1981 1991 +10 37 1.00
2026-04-11 Sports Academy VBC 16 Premier) SAVBC 16 1 2-1 W OPEN 1881 1965 1981 +16 44 1.00

Roster (12 players)

#NamePositionGrad YearHeightCommitment
5 London Aldous Libero 2027
14 Vishaka Ganesan DS 2028
12 Grace Gelder Left 2028
11 Tiana Hester Right 2029
10 Matilda Hinder Middle 2028
7 Marina Jovanovic Setter 2028
4 Daniela Mendez Left 2029
22 Makenzie Owes Left 2028
9 Kendyll Ross Left 2029
6 Aubrey Smith Left 2028
2 Jade Smith Setter 2028
23 Devi Thomas Middle 2028

Coaching Staff

Samuel Mathers
Assistant Coach
Anna Morse
Assistant Coach
Beth Nuneviller
Team Representative
Ryan Tolman
Head Coach

Frequently asked questions

Where is Aspire 16 Alpha ranked?

Aspire 16 Alpha is the #173 ranked girls 16 club volleyball team in the country for the 2025-2026 season, with an Elo rating of 2023 based on 83 matches. Rankings update daily after match results.

What is Aspire 16 Alpha's record this season?

44 wins, 39 losses (53% win rate) across 83 matches in the 2025-2026 season. Every match played against any opponent in the country counts toward this record.

What club does Aspire 16 Alpha compete for?

Aspire 16 Alpha is part of Aspire, based in Edmonton, AB. View the full Aspire club page to see every team in the program and the club's overall ranking.

Who plays for Aspire 16 Alpha?

Aspire 16 Alpha carries a roster of 12 players including London Aldous, Vishaka Ganesan, Grace Gelder. 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.