Circle City 17-Black — #184 Girls 17 Club Volleyball Team for the 2025-2026 Season

Girls 17 Volleyball Team · Circle City · Plainfield, IN

Circle City 17-Black is the #184 ranked girls 17 club volleyball team for the 2025-2026 season, with an Elo rating of 1997 and a 53-26 record (67% win rate) across 79 matches. The team competes as part of Circle City (Plainfield, IN).

#184

Overall Rank

1997

Elo Rating

53W-26L

Record

67%

Win Rate

Matches

Scouting Report

Circle City 17-Black is a 17U team from the Circle City Volleyball Club in Indiana, competing in the 2025-2026 season. This squad features all 2027 graduates from strong high school programs across the state, including Center Grove, Roncalli, and Guerin Catholic. They are scheduled for a demanding tournament lineup, including major qualifiers in Boston, Chicago, and USAV Nationals in Indianapolis.

Competitive Level: Strong regional program with national qualifier aspirations

Strengths:

Roster packed with versatile 2027 talents, including multiple middle blockers and pin hitters.
Competes in high-profile national qualifiers and events like Mideast Qualifier and Windy City Qualifier.
Backed by Circle City VBC, a prominent Indiana club with top-ranked younger teams.
Participates in USAV Nationals, indicating strong competitive preparation.

Match History (50 matches)

Date	Event	Opponent	Score	W/L	Sets
2026-05-17	2026 Indy Cup	UNION 17 Black (PR) (16)	0-2	L	23-25,23-25
2026-05-17	2026 Indy Cup	Rev 17-1 Raptors (HO) (14)	2-0	W	20-25,19-25
2026-05-16	2026 Indy Cup	Sky High Adidas 17 Elite (GL) (5)	1-2	L	21-25,25-18,15-7
2026-05-16	2026 Indy Cup	L2 171 (LK) (17)	2-0	W	25-18,25-16
2026-05-16	2026 Indy Cup	Illini Elite 17 Cardinal (GL) (7)	0-2	L	23-25,19-25
2026-05-03	26 Can Am Classic	Legacy 17-1 ADIDAS	2-1	W	23-25,25-14,13-15
2026-05-03	26 Can Am Classic	TVC 17-Black	2-0	W	25-19,25-14
2026-05-03	26 Can Am Classic	Circle City 16 Purple	2-0	W	22-25,22-25
2026-05-03	26 Can Am Classic	HP 17-1	2-0	W	25-21,25-18
2026-05-02	26 Can Am Classic	MVA - Rise Academy 71	2-0	W	25-20,25-19
2026-05-02	26 Can Am Classic	Leaside 17U Sparks	0-2	L	25-13,25-20
2026-05-02	26 Can Am Classic	MiElite 17 Elite	2-0	W	25-19,25-18
2026-04-12	Circle City/Go Time/Hoosier Elite/TI/...	Circle City 17 Volt (HO) (5)	2-0	W	25-20,25-19
2026-04-12	Circle City/Go Time/Hoosier Elite/TI/...	Decatur Force 16 Teal (HO) (4)	2-0	W	25-15,25-22
2026-04-12	Circle City/Go Time/Hoosier Elite/TI/...	Rev 15-2 Jaguars (HO) (12)	2-0	W	25-16,25-14
2026-04-12	Circle City/Go Time/Hoosier Elite/TI/...	Decatur Force 16 Teal (HO) (4)	2-0	W	25-16,25-18
2026-04-12	Circle City/Go Time/Hoosier Elite/TI/...	Circle City 18 White (HO) (2)	2-1	W	23-25,25-17,15-7
2026-04-05	2026 adidas Windy City NQ (11-17s)	Six Pack 17	0-2	L	32-30, 25-10
2026-04-05	2026 adidas Windy City NQ (11-17s)	HPSTL 17 Orange	2-1	W	25-23, 22-25, 13-15
2026-04-04	2026 adidas Windy City NQ (11-17s)	Premier 17 Black M	1-2	L	17-25, 25-18, 15-17
2026-04-04	2026 adidas Windy City NQ (11-17s)	COAST 17-2 Bela	0-2	L	25-13, 25-22
2026-04-04	2026 adidas Windy City NQ (11-17s)	Pgh Elite 17 Elite	2-0	W	25-15, 25-20
2026-04-03	2026 adidas Windy City NQ (11-17s)	FC Elite 17 Navy	2-0	W	25-11, 25-21
2026-04-03	2026 adidas Windy City NQ (11-17s)	AVC CLE 17 White	2-1	W	26-24, 24-26, 15-13
2026-04-03	2026 adidas Windy City NQ (11-17s)	Six Pack 17	0-2	L	25-21, 25-22
2026-03-22	26 Nike Mideast Qualifier Indy (16O/U...	Iowa Rockets 17R	0-2	L	25-20, 25-17
2026-03-21	26 Nike Mideast Qualifier Indy (16O/U...	A5 West 17-Tim	2-1	W	25-22, 22-25, 16-14
2026-03-21	26 Nike Mideast Qualifier Indy (16O/U...	1W 17-1 Elite	2-1	W	25-21, 19-25, 15-13
2026-03-21	26 Nike Mideast Qualifier Indy (16O/U...	Six Pack 17	0-2	L	25-22, 25-22
2026-03-21	26 Nike Mideast Qualifier Indy (16O/U...	CVC 17 BLACK	2-1	W	25-16, 22-25, 15-12
2026-03-20	26 Nike Mideast Qualifier Indy (16O/U...	HP Illinois 17 National	2-1	W	25-23, 20-25, 15-10
2026-03-20	26 Nike Mideast Qualifier Indy (16O/U...	KNVBC 17 Heights Premier	2-0	W	25-20, 25-15
2026-03-20	26 Nike Mideast Qualifier Indy (16O/U...	Aleta 17-1	2-0	W	25-15, 25-23
2026-03-08	2026 NIKE Boston National Qualifier #2	SA Elite 171 Navy	0-2	L	25-16, 25-21
2026-03-08	2026 NIKE Boston National Qualifier #2	MoCo MAVS 17 Red	2-1	W	24-26, 25-19, 15-11
2026-03-08	2026 NIKE Boston National Qualifier #2	Rockwood Thunder 17 Navy	2-1	W	20-25, 26-24, 15-12
2026-03-07	2026 NIKE Boston National Qualifier #2	Loudoun Elite 17 Tony	2-0	W	25-17, 25-15
2026-03-07	2026 NIKE Boston National Qualifier #2	VA Elite 17s	2-0	W	25-19, 25-16
2026-03-07	2026 NIKE Boston National Qualifier #2	United VBA 17 Adidas	2-0	W	22-25, 23-25
2026-03-06	2026 NIKE Boston National Qualifier #2	CALI 17 Black	2-0	W	25-15, 25-7
2026-03-06	2026 NIKE Boston National Qualifier #2	TAV Houston 17 Black Jimmy	2-0	W	21-25, 21-25
2026-03-06	2026 NIKE Boston National Qualifier #2	TAV 17 Blue	2-1	W	19-25, 25-23, 7-15
2026-02-22	Hoosier Bid Regionals	EU U17-Black (HO) (4)	2-0	W	17-25, 19-25
2026-02-22	Hoosier Bid Regionals	Hoosier Elite Liberty 17-1 (HO) (12)	2-0	W	25-18, 25-20
2026-02-22	Hoosier Bid Regionals	PineappleHP 17U (HO) (1)	0-2	L	25-21, 25-18
2026-02-21	Hoosier Bid Regionals	Team Pineapple 17 Black	2-0	W	25-14, 25-14
2026-02-21	Hoosier Bid Regionals	GRV 17 Black (HO) (7)	2-0	W	25-21, 25-21
2026-02-21	Hoosier Bid Regionals	TI Elite 17.1	2-0	W	25-23, 25-21
2026-02-16	26 Nike President's Day Classic in St...	TPV 17-Maverick	2-0	W	25-27, 17-25
2026-02-16	26 Nike President's Day Classic in St...	Top Notch 17U ELITE	1-2	L	22-25, 25-22, 19-17

Match Analysis (Elo Progression)

Date	Opponent	Score	W/L	Division	Opp Elo	Elo Before	Elo After	Change	K	SoS
2026-07-03	COAST 17-2 Bela (SC) (13)	0-2	L	USA	1991	2015	1997	-18	46	1.00
2026-07-02	NYC Juniors 17 National (GE) (48)	2-0	W	USA	1804	2009	2015	+6	29	1.00
2026-07-02	OVA 17 Black (FL) (33)	0-2	L	USA	1969	2029	2009	-20	46	1.00
2026-07-02	HOU STELLAR 17 ELITE (LS) (44)	0-2	L	USA	1995	2049	2029	-20	46	1.00
2026-07-01	SASVBC G 17 DAN (AH) (17)	1-2	L	USA	2100	2060	2049	-11	50	1.00
2026-07-01	Kairos 17 Beta (NO) (11)	0-2	L	USA	2018	2078	2060	-18	46	1.00
2026-07-01	Manhattan Mayhem 17P (HA) (8)	0-2	L	USA	2079	2094	2078	-16	46	1.00
2026-06-30	TEJAS 17 Black Mike (NT) (38)	2-1	W	USA	1935	2091	2094	+3	39	1.00
2026-06-30	SG Elite 17 Roshambo (SC) (42)	2-1	W	USA	1643	2094	2091	-3	19	1.00
2026-06-07	Iowa Rockets 17R (IA)	1-2	L	OPEN	2025	2103	2094	-9	46	1.00
2026-06-07	1st Alliance 17 Silver (GL)	2-1	W	OPEN	2094	2093	2103	+10	50	1.00
2026-06-07	I AM VBC 17 Red (BG)	2-1	W	OPEN	1943	2087	2093	+6	39	1.00
2026-06-06	MKE Sting 17 Black (BG)	1-2	L	OPEN	1936	2095	2087	-8	39	1.00
2026-06-06	1W 17-1 Elite (BG)	1-2	L	OPEN	1962	2103	2095	-8	39	1.00
2026-06-06	FC Elite 17 Navy (BG)	2-0	W	OPEN	1756	2100	2103	+3	27	1.00
2026-05-17	Rev 17-1 Raptors (HO) (14)	2-0	W	OPEN	1878	2093	2100	+7	29	1.00
2026-05-17	UNION 17 Black (PR) (16)	0-2	L	OPEN	1961	2104	2093	-11	39	1.00
2026-05-16	Illini Elite 17 Cardinal (GL) (7)	0-2	L	OPEN	1973	2116	2104	-12	39	1.00
2026-05-16	Sky High Adidas 17 Elite (GL) (5)	1-2	L	OPEN	2004	2126	2116	-10	39	1.00
2026-05-16	L2 171 (LK) (17)	2-0	W	OPEN	1796	2122	2126	+4	27	1.00
2026-05-03	Legacy 17-1 ADIDAS	2-1	W	OPEN	2324	2088	2122	+34	56	1.00
2026-05-03	HP 17-1	2-0	W	OPEN	1989	2065	2088	+23	46	1.00
2026-05-03	Circle City 16 Purple	2-0	W	OPEN	2352	2004	2065	+61	56	1.00
2026-05-03	TVC 17-Black	2-0	W	OPEN	1946	1973	2004	+31	46	1.00
2026-05-02	Leaside 17U Sparks	0-2	L	OPEN	1976	1984	1973	-11	46	1.00
2026-05-02	MVA - Rise Academy 71	2-0	W	OPEN	1500	1984	1984	0	19	1.00
2026-05-02	MiElite 17 Elite	2-0	W	OPEN	1866	1966	1984	+18	37	1.00
2026-04-12	Circle City 18 White (HO) (2)	2-1	W	AMERICAN	1777	1959	1966	+7	35	1.00
2026-04-12	Decatur Force 16 Teal (HO) (4)	2-0	W	AMERICAN	1853	1947	1959	+12	44	1.00
2026-04-12	Rev 15-2 Jaguars (HO) (12)	2-0	W	AMERICAN	1829	1939	1947	+8	37	1.00

Roster (12 players)

#	Name	Position	Grad Year
4	Cicily Borders	DS	2027
1	Marlee Chafin	Setter	2027
3	Finley Dakin	DS	2027
7	Julia Easters	Middle	2027
8	Ava May
14	Kaelyn Groce	Middle	2027
17	Peyton Kocher	DS	2027
2	Chloe Moss	Middle	2027
8	Lucy May	Left	2027
9	Alexandra Nobbe	Left	2027
5	KAYLEN PLUNKARD	Left	2027
6	Ella Stone	Middle	2027

Coaching Staff

Kayla Back
Head Coach

Joshua Bowman
Assistant Coach

Moses Cung Lian Bik
Assistant Coach

Lance Keating
Team Manager

Alison McElwain
Assistant Coach

Scott McQueen
Team Representative

Frequently asked questions

Where is Circle City 17-Black ranked?

Circle City 17-Black is the #184 ranked girls 17 club volleyball team in the country for the 2025-2026 season, with an Elo rating of 1997 based on 79 matches. Rankings update daily after match results.

What is Circle City 17-Black's record this season?

53 wins, 26 losses (67% win rate) across 79 matches in the 2025-2026 season. Every match played against any opponent in the country counts toward this record.

What club does Circle City 17-Black compete for?

Circle City 17-Black is part of Circle City, based in Plainfield, IN. View the full Circle City club page to see every team in the program and the club's overall ranking.

Who plays for Circle City 17-Black?

Circle City 17-Black carries a roster of 12 players including Cicily Borders, Marlee Chafin, Finley Dakin. 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.