AVC CLE 17-Red — #38 Girls 17 Club Volleyball Team for the 2025-2026 Season

Girls 17 Volleyball Team · AVC CLE · Valley View, OH

AVC CLE 17-Red is the #38 ranked girls 17 club volleyball team for the 2025-2026 season, with an Elo rating of 2249 and a 44-34 record (56% win rate) across 78 matches. The team competes as part of AVC CLE (Valley View, OH).

#38
Overall Rank
2249
Elo Rating
44W-34L
Record
56%
Win Rate
78
Matches

Scouting Report

AVC CLE 17-Red is the top 17s national team from Academy Volleyball Cleveland, a prominent Ohio club competing in the Ohio Valley Region. Coached by Meredith Rice, Ella Mihacevich, Paul Schiffer, and Kara Schiffer, the roster features college-committed players like Sydney Borowy (University of Connecticut) and Emerson Spiesz (University of South Carolina Upstate), alongside strong outside hitters and middles from the class of 2026. They are actively playing a national schedule including qualifiers like Sunshine Classic, Mideast National Qualifier, and USAV Nationals, with a recent 51st place finish at the Triple Crown NIT.

Competitive Level: National qualifier contender

Strengths:
  • Talented roster with multiple college commits, including OH Sydney Borowy to UConn and DS Emerson Spiesz to USC Upstate.
  • Balanced lineup featuring strong outside hitters (OHs), middles (Ms), and defensive specialists (DSs).
  • Experienced coaching staff of four, providing depth in strategy and player development.
  • National tournament pedigree, competing in major qualifiers and events across the country.

Match History (50 matches)

DateEventOpponentScoreW/LSets
2026-07-03 2026 USAV Girls Junior National Champ... HJV 17 ELITE (LS) (14) 0-2 L 25-17,25-16
2026-07-02 2026 USAV Girls Junior National Champ... Drive Nation 17-Red (NT) (34) 2-0 W 25-27, 19-25
2026-07-02 2026 USAV Girls Junior National Champ... COAST 17-1 Ozhan (SC) (23) 0-2 L 25-27, 17-25
2026-07-02 2026 USAV Girls Junior National Champ... OT 17 T Aaron (FL) (5) 0-2 L 21-25, 25-27
2026-07-01 2026 USAV Girls Junior National Champ... VCNebraska 17 Elite (GP) (8) 2-0 W 17-25, 20-25
2026-07-01 2026 USAV Girls Junior National Champ... SC Rockstar LOVB 17-Melissa (SC) (42) 2-1 W 21-25, 25-18, 15-13
2026-06-30 2026 USAV Girls Junior National Champ... AZ Sky 17 Gold (AZ) (11) 2-1 W 25-14, 23-25, 12-15
2026-06-30 2026 USAV Girls Junior National Champ... Metro 17 Travel (CH) (17) 0-2 L 25-21, 25-20
2026-06-30 2026 USAV Girls Junior National Champ... Dal Skyline 17 Royal-Ping (NT) (25) 2-0 W 21-25, 15-25
2026-05-31 2026 JVA SummerFest Triangle 17 Black (CR) 0-2 L 27-25,25-22
2026-05-31 2026 JVA SummerFest RockCity 17 N1 (OV) 0-2 L 25-23,25-22
2026-05-30 2026 JVA SummerFest Legacy 17-2 ADIDAS (LK) 2-1 W 25-22,19-25,12-15
2026-05-30 2026 JVA SummerFest Metro 17 Travel (CH) 0-2 L 25-18,25-23
2026-05-30 2026 JVA SummerFest PineappleHP 17U (HO) 2-1 W 25-22,25-27,12-15
2026-04-26 2026 OVR-Mizuno 16-17 Bid Tournament Mintonette Sports m.71 (OV) 2-0 W 26-24,25-14
2026-04-26 2026 OVR-Mizuno 16-17 Bid Tournament NOVA Juniors 17s Navy (OV) 2-0 W 25-12,25-16
2026-04-25 2026 OVR-Mizuno 16-17 Bid Tournament TVC 17-Black (OV) 2-0 W 25-20,25-8
2026-04-25 2026 OVR-Mizuno 16-17 Bid Tournament Mintonette Sports m.72 (OV) 2-0 W 25-16,25-18
2026-04-25 2026 OVR-Mizuno 16-17 Bid Tournament HOVA 17 Nationals (OV) 2-0 W 25-12,25-15
2026-04-24 2026 OVR-Mizuno 16-17 Bid Tournament Boss CLE 17-1 (OV) 2-0 W 25-12,25-10
2026-04-24 2026 OVR-Mizuno 16-17 Bid Tournament Infinity 17 Green (OV) 2-0 W 25-9,25-23
2026-04-24 2026 OVR-Mizuno 16-17 Bid Tournament Buckeye 17 Red National (OV) 2-0 W 25-8,25-16
2026-04-05 2026 adidas Windy City NQ (11-17s) HPSTL 17 Royal 1-2 L 18-25, 25-21, 6-15
2026-04-05 2026 adidas Windy City NQ (11-17s) Miami Hype 17U PRIME1 2-0 W 22-25, 17-25
2026-04-04 2026 adidas Windy City NQ (11-17s) PowerPlex 17U Brogean 1-2 L 25-19, 29-31, 8-15
2026-04-04 2026 adidas Windy City NQ (11-17s) Premier Nebraska 17 Gold (GP) (12) 1-2 L 14-25, 25-19, 15-10
2026-04-04 2026 adidas Windy City NQ (11-17s) Rockwood Thunder 17 Elite (GW) (1) 2-1 W 25-19, 21-25, 16-14
2026-04-03 2026 adidas Windy City NQ (11-17s) SMASH 17's 2-0 W 25-16, 25-22
2026-04-03 2026 adidas Windy City NQ (11-17s) Iowa Rockets 17R 2-0 W 25-21, 25-14
2026-04-03 2026 adidas Windy City NQ (11-17s) Legacy 17-1 ADIDAS (LK) (3) 1-2 L 25-22, 26-28, 15-7
2026-03-22 26 Nike Mideast Qualifier Indy (16O/U... KC Power 17-1 (HA) (5) 0-2 L 25-11, 25-20
2026-03-22 26 Nike Mideast Qualifier Indy (16O/U... 1st Alliance 17 Gold (GL) (4) 1-2 L 25-14, 20-25, 15-13
2026-03-21 26 Nike Mideast Qualifier Indy (16O/U... PVA 17 ELITE (HA) (2) 0-2 L 10-25, 17-25
2026-03-21 26 Nike Mideast Qualifier Indy (16O/U... Mintonette Sports m.71 2-0 W 30-32, 22-25
2026-03-21 26 Nike Mideast Qualifier Indy (16O/U... Legacy 17-1 ADIDAS 2-0 W 22-25, 17-25
2026-03-20 26 Nike Mideast Qualifier Indy (16O/U... FRVBC 17-1 Black 2-0 W 25-18, 25-20
2026-03-20 26 Nike Mideast Qualifier Indy (16O/U... MOD Elite G17 Blue 2-0 W 25-19, 25-16
2026-03-20 26 Nike Mideast Qualifier Indy (16O/U... Munciana 17 Samurai (HO) (11) 0-2 L 25-12, 25-21
2026-03-15 2026 Northeast Qualifier 1 (18OULA, 1... VCNebraska 17 Elite (GP) 0-2 L 25-21, 25-18
2026-03-15 2026 Northeast Qualifier 1 (18OULA, 1... 1United 17N Blue (NT) 1-2 L 25-21, 18-25, 15-13
2026-03-15 2026 Northeast Qualifier 1 (18OULA, 1... H Skyline 17 Royal (LS) 0-2 L 22-25, 7-25
2026-03-15 2026 Northeast Qualifier 1 (18OULA, 1... Miami Hype 17U PRIME1 (FL) 2-1 W 24-26, 25-19, 11-15
2026-03-14 2026 Northeast Qualifier 1 (18OULA, 1... EC Power KOP 17 Black 2-0 W 25-18, 25-16
2026-03-14 2026 Northeast Qualifier 1 (18OULA, 1... NYC VBA 17 Westside 2-0 W 25-20, 25-14
2026-03-14 2026 Northeast Qualifier 1 (18OULA, 1... WPVC 17 Armour Black (FL) 0-2 L 25-23, 25-20
2026-03-13 2026 Northeast Qualifier 1 (18OULA, 1... LVA U17 2-0 W 25-10, 25-14
2026-03-13 2026 Northeast Qualifier 1 (18OULA, 1... 757 17 Black 2-1 W 25-11, 23-25, 15-11
2026-03-13 2026 Northeast Qualifier 1 (18OULA, 1... Academy 17 Diamond 2-0 W 25-15, 25-20
2026-03-01 2026 Sunshine Classic Miami Hype 17U PRIME1 0-2 L 13-25, 19-25
2026-02-28 2026 Sunshine Classic Legacy 17-1 ADIDAS (LK) (3) 0-2 L 25-22, 25-21

Match Analysis (Elo Progression)

DateOpponentScoreW/LDivisionOpp EloElo BeforeElo AfterChangeKSoS
2026-07-03 HJV 17 ELITE (LS) (14) 0-2 L OPEN 2298 2260 2249 -11 50 1.00
2026-07-02 Drive Nation 17-Red (NT) (34) 2-0 W OPEN 2250 2227 2260 +33 50 1.00
2026-07-02 OT 17 T Aaron (FL) (5) 0-2 L OPEN 2454 2230 2227 -3 56 1.00
2026-07-02 COAST 17-1 Ozhan (SC) (23) 0-2 L OPEN 2145 2243 2230 -13 46 1.00
2026-07-01 SC Rockstar LOVB 17-Melissa (SC) (42) 2-1 W OPEN 2033 2242 2243 +1 31 1.00
2026-07-01 VCNebraska 17 Elite (GP) (8) 2-0 W OPEN 2288 2198 2242 +44 50 1.00
2026-06-30 AZ Sky 17 Gold (AZ) (11) 2-1 W OPEN 2277 2178 2198 +20 50 1.00
2026-06-30 Dal Skyline 17 Royal-Ping (NT) (25) 2-0 W OPEN 2052 2160 2178 +18 39 1.00
2026-06-30 Metro 17 Travel (CH) (17) 0-2 L OPEN 2275 2168 2160 -8 56 1.00
2026-05-31 Triangle 17 Black (CR) 0-2 L OPEN 2143 2178 2168 -10 46 1.00
2026-05-31 RockCity 17 N1 (OV) 0-2 L OPEN 1923 2189 2178 -11 31 1.00
2026-05-30 Legacy 17-2 ADIDAS (LK) 2-1 W OPEN 2012 2184 2189 +5 39 1.00
2026-05-30 Metro 17 Travel (CH) 0-2 L OPEN 2212 2194 2184 -10 50 1.00
2026-05-30 PineappleHP 17U (HO) 2-1 W OPEN 2231 2168 2194 +26 50 1.00
2026-04-26 Mintonette Sports m.71 (OV) 2-0 W PREMIER 2105 2145 2168 +23 46 1.00
2026-04-26 NOVA Juniors 17s Navy (OV) 2-0 W PREMIER 1971 2131 2145 +14 39 1.00
2026-04-25 Mintonette Sports m.72 (OV) 2-0 W PREMIER 1929 2120 2131 +11 39 1.00
2026-04-25 HOVA 17 Nationals (OV) 2-0 W PREMIER 1758 2116 2120 +4 27 1.00
2026-04-25 TVC 17-Black (OV) 2-0 W PREMIER 1981 2100 2116 +16 39 1.00
2026-04-24 Boss CLE 17-1 (OV) 2-0 W PREMIER 1690 2098 2100 +2 19 1.00
2026-04-24 Buckeye 17 Red National (OV) 2-0 W PREMIER 1515 2097 2098 +1 19 1.00
2026-04-24 Infinity 17 Green (OV) 2-0 W PREMIER 1753 2093 2097 +4 27 1.00
2026-04-05 HPSTL 17 Royal 1-2 L OPEN 2087 2102 2093 -9 46 1.00
2026-04-05 Miami Hype 17U PRIME1 2-0 W OPEN 1979 2085 2102 +17 39 1.00
2026-04-04 Premier Nebraska 17 Gold (GP) (12) 1-2 L OPEN 1979 2092 2085 -7 39 1.00
2026-04-04 Rockwood Thunder 17 Elite (GW) (1) 2-1 W OPEN 2102 2067 2092 +25 50 1.00
2026-04-04 PowerPlex 17U Brogean 1-2 L OPEN 1917 2076 2067 -9 39 1.00
2026-04-03 Legacy 17-1 ADIDAS (LK) (3) 1-2 L OPEN 2151 2082 2076 -6 50 1.00
2026-04-03 Iowa Rockets 17R 2-0 W OPEN 1955 2063 2082 +19 39 1.00
2026-04-03 SMASH 17's 2-0 W OPEN 1999 2036 2063 +27 46 1.00

Roster (11 players)

#NamePositionGrad YearHeightCommitment
10 Payton Beard Left 2027
13 Ahnna Bergant Left 2027
4 Avary Brown Setter 2027
21 Ava Brumfield DS 2027
14 Julia cernich DS 2027
12 Anne Culkar Left 2027
8 Addison Lefeld Right 2027
6 Milani Marrero DS 2027
9 Emily Martin Middle 2027
16 Molly Robertson Setter 2027
17 Kyla Williams Middle 2027 Pittsburgh

Coaching Staff

Abbey Havrilla
Assistant Coach
Kiana Mack
Assistant Coach
Meredith Rice
Assistant Coach
Ella Mihacevich
Assistant Coach
Kara Schiffer
Assistant Coach
Kathryn Schiffer
Team Manager
Paul Schiffer
Head Coach
Anthony Winter
Assistant Coach

Frequently asked questions

Where is AVC CLE 17-Red ranked?

AVC CLE 17-Red is the #38 ranked girls 17 club volleyball team in the country for the 2025-2026 season, with an Elo rating of 2249 based on 78 matches. Rankings update daily after match results.

What is AVC CLE 17-Red's record this season?

44 wins, 34 losses (56% win rate) across 78 matches in the 2025-2026 season. Every match played against any opponent in the country counts toward this record.

What club does AVC CLE 17-Red compete for?

AVC CLE 17-Red is part of AVC CLE, based in Valley View, OH. View the full AVC CLE club page to see every team in the program and the club's overall ranking.

Who plays for AVC CLE 17-Red?

AVC CLE 17-Red carries a roster of 11 players including Payton Beard, Ahnna Bergant, Avary Brown. 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.