Circle City 18-Black — #48 Girls 18 Club Volleyball Team for the 2025-2026 Season

Girls 18 Volleyball Team · Circle City Elite · Plainfield, IN

Circle City 18-Black is the #48 ranked girls 18 club volleyball team for the 2025-2026 season, with an Elo rating of 2054 and a 41-16 record (72% win rate) across 57 matches. The team competes as part of Circle City Elite (Plainfield, IN).

#48

Overall Rank

2054

Elo Rating

41W-16L

Record

72%

Win Rate

Matches

Scouting Report

Circle City 18-Black is the top 18s team from Circle City Volleyball Club, a prominent Indiana program, featuring several college-committed players in the class of 2026. They compete in a demanding national schedule including qualifiers in Chicago, Boston, and Indianapolis, culminating at USAV Nationals in Reno. Recently, they secured 3rd place in the 18 Open Division at the Nike President's Day Classic in St. Louis.

Competitive Level: Strong regional program with national qualifier experience

Strengths:

Strong opposite hitters including Natalie Vance (committed to Southern Illinois) and Lilly Abney (committed to Northern Illinois).
Multiple outside hitters and middle blockers provide versatile attacking options.
Proven success in high-level open divisions with a recent 3rd place finish at President's Day Classic.
Compete in major national qualifiers, indicating solid overall team capability.

Match History (50 matches)

Date	Event	Opponent	Score	W/L	Sets
2026-05-03	2026 USAV Girls 18s Junior National C...	COAST 18-1 Victor (SC) (9)	0-2	L	25-8,25-22
2026-05-02	2026 USAV Girls 18s Junior National C...	PVA 18 ELITE (HA) (16)	2-1	W	25-21,15-25,15-9
2026-05-02	2026 USAV Girls 18s Junior National C...	MADFROG 18'S N BLACK SEAR (NT) (33)	2-0	W	25-13,25-21
2026-05-02	2026 USAV Girls 18s Junior National C...	A5 18 Boba (SO) (1)	2-1	W	16-25,25-23,15-13
2026-05-01	2026 USAV Girls 18s Junior National C...	HJV 18 PREMIER (LS) (47)	2-1	W	20-25, 25-14, 15-8
2026-05-01	2026 USAV Girls 18s Junior National C...	GP 18 National (FL) (20)	2-0	W	27-25, 25-18
2026-05-01	2026 USAV Girls 18s Junior National C...	BSVBC 18 Black (GW) (31)	2-0	W	28-26, 25-10
2026-03-22	26 Nike Mideast Qualifier Indy (16O/U...	CVC 18 BLACK	2-0	W	17-25, 18-25
2026-03-22	26 Nike Mideast Qualifier Indy (16O/U...	TI Elite 18.1	2-1	W	20-25, 25-20, 13-15
2026-03-22	26 Nike Mideast Qualifier Indy (16O/U...	A5 18 Boba	2-1	W	14-25, 25-18, 15-12
2026-03-22	26 Nike Mideast Qualifier Indy (16O/U...	Stars 18 Helle*	2-1	W	25-20, 20-25, 13-15
2026-03-21	26 Nike Mideast Qualifier Indy (16O/U...	AZ EVJ 18 Elite	2-0	W	25-18, 25-22
2026-03-21	26 Nike Mideast Qualifier Indy (16O/U...	Colorado Skyline 18 Royal	2-0	W	25-16, 25-13
2026-03-21	26 Nike Mideast Qualifier Indy (16O/U...	Six Pack 18	2-0	W	9-25, 16-25
2026-03-20	26 Nike Mideast Qualifier Indy (16O/U...	Miami Hype 18U PRIME	2-0	W	25-13, 25-16
2026-03-20	26 Nike Mideast Qualifier Indy (16O/U...	CINCY EAST 18.1 Black	2-1	W	25-10, 22-25, 15-11
2026-03-20	26 Nike Mideast Qualifier Indy (16O/U...	FC Elite 18 Navy	2-0	W	25-20, 25-10
2026-03-08	2026 NIKE Boston National Qualifier #2	STVA 18-1 Eddie	0-2	L	25-19, 26-24
2026-03-07	2026 NIKE Boston National Qualifier #2	575 18LPE Danny	2-1	W	25-19, 21-25, 15-9
2026-03-07	2026 NIKE Boston National Qualifier #2	UPONTOP 18s Elite	2-0	W	27-25, 25-18
2026-03-07	2026 NIKE Boston National Qualifier #2	BCS Skyline H 18 Royal	2-0	W	25-17, 25-16
2026-03-06	2026 NIKE Boston National Qualifier #2	A5 18 Scott	2-0	W	25-23, 25-23
2026-03-06	2026 NIKE Boston National Qualifier #2	ACAD 18 Blue	2-0	W	25-4, 25-6
2026-03-06	2026 NIKE Boston National Qualifier #2	Dallas Skyline 18 Black	2-0	W	25-23, 25-22
2026-02-22	18U Hoosier Bid Regionals	NIVA 18 PURPLE	2-1	W	25-21, 24-26, 11-15
2026-02-22	18U Hoosier Bid Regionals	PineappleHP 18U	2-0	W	26-28, 15-25
2026-02-22	18U Hoosier Bid Regionals	Summit 18 Blue Elite	1-2	L	19-25, 25-21, 15-11
2026-02-21	18U Hoosier Bid Regionals	TI Elite 18.2	2-0	W	25-9, 25-11
2026-02-21	18U Hoosier Bid Regionals	GRV 17/18 Black	2-0	W	7-25, 5-25
2026-02-21	18U Hoosier Bid Regionals	TI Elite 18.1	2-0	W	13-25, 21-25
2026-02-21	18U Hoosier Bid Regionals	Summit 18 Blue Elite	1-2	L	17-25, 25-21, 7-15
2026-02-16	26 Nike President's Day Classic in St...	Circle City 18 Purple	0-2	L	28-26, 25-21
2026-02-16	26 Nike President's Day Classic in St...	Rockwood Thunder 18 Navy	2-0	W	25-22, 25-22
2026-02-16	26 Nike President's Day Classic in St...	NIVA 18 PURPLE	2-0	W	25-21, 25-21
2026-02-15	26 Nike President's Day Classic in St...	Iowa Select 18 Mizuno	2-0	W	17-25, 19-25
2026-02-15	26 Nike President's Day Classic in St...	Circle City 18 Purple	0-2	L	25-18, 26-24
2026-02-15	26 Nike President's Day Classic in St...	Alabama Perf 18N Red	1-2	L	25-21, 18-25, 15-13
2026-02-14	26 Nike President's Day Classic in St...	Rhythm 18 Jeff	0-2	L	22-25, 19-25
2026-02-14	26 Nike President's Day Classic in St...	Club 1 18 Skronkstrong	2-0	W	25-23, 25-14
2026-02-14	26 Nike President's Day Classic in St...	MKE Sting 18 Black	2-0	W	19-25, 24-26
2026-01-24	26 Central Zone Invitational	Boiler Jrs 18O Gold (HO) (7)	1-2	L	26-24, 23-25, 15-13
2026-01-24	26 Central Zone Invitational	Illini Elite 18 Cardinal (GL) (2)	2-1	W	25-15, 13-25, 6-15
2026-01-24	26 Central Zone Invitational	Wisconsin Elite 18-Elite (BG) (11)	2-0	W	25-13, 25-16
2026-01-24	26 Central Zone Invitational	Academy 18O Rage (HO) (5)	0-2	L	25-23, 25-22
2026-01-19	2026 Windy City Girl's 18's National ...	TPV 18-Paragon	2-1	W	25-22, 18-25, 15-7
2026-01-19	2026 Windy City Girl's 18's National ...	Sky High Adidas 18 Black	2-0	W	25-17, 25-19
2026-01-19	2026 Windy City Girl's 18's National ...	DG Warriors 18 Gold 1	0-2	L	25-20, 25-17
2026-01-18	2026 Windy City Girl's 18's National ...	1st Alliance 18 Silver	1-2	L	25-20, 23-25, 11-15
2026-01-18	2026 Windy City Girl's 18's National ...	Rockwood Thunder 18 Elite	1-2	L	25-20, 18-25, 15-10
2026-01-18	2026 Windy City Girl's 18's National ...	VC United 181 Elite	2-0	W	25-19, 25-23

Match Analysis (Elo Progression)

Date	Opponent	Score	W/L	Division	Opp Elo	Elo Before	Elo After	Change	K	SoS
2026-05-03	COAST 18-1 Victor (SC) (9)	0-2	L	USA	2040	2073	2054	-19	46	1.00
2026-05-02	A5 18 Boba (SO) (1)	2-1	W	USA	2120	2059	2073	+14	50	1.00
2026-05-02	PVA 18 ELITE (HA) (16)	2-1	W	USA	1850	2060	2059	-1	29	1.00
2026-05-02	MADFROG 18'S N BLACK SEAR (NT) (33)	2-0	W	USA	1885	2048	2060	+12	37	1.00
2026-05-01	GP 18 National (FL) (20)	2-0	W	USA	1888	2038	2048	+10	37	1.00
2026-05-01	HJV 18 PREMIER (LS) (47)	2-1	W	USA	1740	2037	2038	+1	21	1.00
2026-05-01	BSVBC 18 Black (GW) (31)	2-0	W	USA	1830	2027	2037	+10	37	1.00
2026-03-22	Stars 18 Helle*	2-1	W	USA	1964	2017	2027	+10	46	1.00
2026-03-22	A5 18 Boba	2-1	W	USA	2095	1996	2017	+21	50	1.00
2026-03-22	TI Elite 18.1	2-1	W	USA	1932	1986	1996	+10	46	1.00
2026-03-22	CVC 18 BLACK	2-0	W	USA	1904	1964	1986	+22	46	1.00
2026-03-21	Six Pack 18	2-0	W	USA	1762	1953	1964	+11	35	1.00
2026-03-21	Colorado Skyline 18 Royal	2-0	W	USA	1744	1947	1953	+6	21	1.00
2026-03-21	AZ EVJ 18 Elite	2-0	W	USA	1899	1925	1947	+22	44	1.00
2026-03-20	Miami Hype 18U PRIME	2-0	W	USA	1852	1901	1925	+24	44	1.00
2026-03-20	CINCY EAST 18.1 Black	2-1	W	USA	1605	1900	1901	+1	19	1.00
2026-03-20	FC Elite 18 Navy	2-0	W	USA	1789	1880	1900	+20	42	1.00
2026-03-08	STVA 18-1 Eddie	0-2	L	USA	1860	1895	1880	-15	44	1.00
2026-03-07	575 18LPE Danny	2-1	W	USA	1825	1881	1895	+14	44	1.00
2026-03-07	UPONTOP 18s Elite	2-0	W	USA	1761	1869	1881	+12	35	1.00
2026-03-07	BCS Skyline H 18 Royal	2-0	W	USA	1801	1846	1869	+23	44	1.00
2026-03-06	A5 18 Scott	2-0	W	USA	1793	1829	1846	+17	42	1.00
2026-03-06	ACAD 18 Blue	2-0	W	USA	1486	1826	1829	+3	19	1.00
2026-03-06	Dallas Skyline 18 Black	2-0	W	USA	1814	1802	1826	+24	48	1.00
2026-02-22	NIVA 18 PURPLE	2-1	W	AMERICAN	1800	1789	1802	+13	48	1.00
2026-02-22	Summit 18 Blue Elite	1-2	L	AMERICAN	1832	1799	1789	-10	48	1.00
2026-02-22	PineappleHP 18U	2-0	W	AMERICAN	1693	1789	1799	+10	32	1.00
2026-02-21	TI Elite 18.1	2-0	W	AMERICAN	1850	1760	1789	+29	48	1.00
2026-02-21	GRV 17/18 Black	2-0	W	AMERICAN	1566	1753	1760	+7	26	1.00
2026-02-21	Summit 18 Blue Elite	1-2	L	AMERICAN	1815	1767	1753	-14	48	1.00

Roster (9 players)

#	Name	Position	Grad Year
3	Lilly Abney	Left	2026
4	Audrey Bassett	Left	2026
11	Grace hargis	Setter	2026
8	Annabelle Hoban	DS	2026
21	Kenley Mitchell	Middle	2027
13	Faith Schoettle	DS	2026
2	Natalie Vance	Right	2026
5	Ella Vandermark	Middle	2026
14	Kate Vrabel	DS	2026

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Coaching Staff

Lance Keating
Team Manager

Stephanie Peiper
Assistant Coach

Victoria Sears
Head Coach

Frequently asked questions

Where is Circle City 18-Black ranked?

Circle City 18-Black is the #48 ranked girls 18 club volleyball team in the country for the 2025-2026 season, with an Elo rating of 2054 based on 57 matches. Rankings update daily after match results.

What is Circle City 18-Black's record this season?

41 wins, 16 losses (72% win rate) across 57 matches in the 2025-2026 season. Every match played against any opponent in the country counts toward this record.

What club does Circle City 18-Black compete for?

Circle City 18-Black is part of Circle City Elite, based in Plainfield, IN. View the full Circle City Elite club page to see every team in the program and the club's overall ranking.

Who plays for Circle City 18-Black?

Circle City 18-Black carries a roster of 9 players including Lilly Abney, Audrey Bassett, Grace hargis. 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.