Circle City 18-Black

Girls 18 Volleyball Team · Circle City

#12

Overall Rank

1980

Elo Rating

35W-15L

Record

70%

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
2026-03-22	26 Nike Mideast Qualifier Indy (16O/U...	Stars 18 Helle*	2-1	W	25-20, 20-25, 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...	TI Elite 18.1	2-1	W	20-25, 25-20, 13-15
2026-03-22	26 Nike Mideast Qualifier Indy (16O/U...	CVC 18 BLACK	2-0	W	17-25, 18-25
2026-03-21	26 Nike Mideast Qualifier Indy (16O/U...	Six Pack 18	2-0	W	9-25, 16-25
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
2026-03-20	26 Nike Mideast Qualifier Indy (16O/U...	FC Elite 18 Navy	2-0	W	25-20, 25-10
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...	Miami Hype 18U PRIME	2-0	W	25-13, 25-16
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	BCS Skyline H 18 Royal	2-0	W	25-17, 25-16
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	575 18LPE Danny	2-1	W	25-19, 21-25, 15-9
2026-03-06	2026 NIKE Boston National Qualifier #2	Dallas Skyline 18 Black	2-0	W	25-23, 25-22
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	A5 18 Scott	2-0	W	25-23, 25-23
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	Summit 18 Blue Elite	1-2	L	19-25, 25-21, 15-11
2026-02-22	18U Hoosier Bid Regionals	PineappleHP 18U	2-0	W	26-28, 15-25
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	GRV 17/18 Black	2-0	W	7-25, 5-25
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	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...	Circle City 18 Purple	0-2	L	25-18, 26-24
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...	Alabama Perf 18N Red	1-2	L	25-21, 18-25, 15-13
2026-02-14	26 Nike President's Day Classic in St...	MKE Sting 18 Black	2-0	W	19-25, 24-26
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...	Rhythm 18 Jeff	0-2	L	22-25, 19-25
2026-01-24	26 Central Zone Invitational	Academy 18O Rage (HO) (5)	0-2	L	25-23, 25-22
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	Illini Elite 18 Cardinal (GL) (2)	2-1	W	25-15, 13-25, 6-15
2026-01-24	26 Central Zone Invitational	Boiler Jrs 18O Gold (HO) (7)	1-2	L	26-24, 23-25, 15-13
2026-01-19	2026 Windy City Girl's 18's National ...	DG Warriors 18 Gold 1	0-2	L	25-20, 25-17
2026-01-19	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
2026-01-18	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
2026-01-18	2026 Windy City Girl's 18's National ...	1st Alliance 18 Silver	1-2	L	25-20, 23-25, 11-15
2026-01-17	2026 Windy City Girl's 18's National ...	Legacy 18-2 ADIDAS	2-0	W	21-25, 13-25
2026-01-17	2026 Windy City Girl's 18's National ...	Tstreet 18-Chris	2-0	W	13-25, 23-25
2026-01-17	2026 Windy City Girl's 18's National ...	Sky High Adidas 18 Black	2-0	W	25-17, 25-19
2026-01-11	Early Bird Shootout (15-18's)	Circle City 17 Purple (HO) (2)	0-2	L	17-25, 18-25
2026-01-11	Early Bird Shootout (15-18's)	UNION 17 Black	2-1	W	22-25, 25-17, 15-5
2026-01-11	Early Bird Shootout (15-18's)	NKYVC 18-1 Tsunami (PR) (1)	0-2	L	25-19, 25-17
2026-01-11	Early Bird Shootout (15-18's)	UNION 18 Black (PR) (6)	1-2	L	25-13, 22-25, 19-21

Match Analysis (Elo Progression)

Date	Opponent	Score	W/L	Division	Opp Elo	Elo Before	Elo After	Change	K	SoS
2026-03-22	Stars 18 Helle*	2-1	W	USA	1889	1958	1980	+22	44	1.00
2026-03-22	A5 18 Boba	2-1	W	USA	1991	1921	1958	+37	50	1.00
2026-03-22	TI Elite 18.1	2-1	W	USA	1816	1900	1921	+21	44	1.00
2026-03-22	CVC 18 BLACK	2-0	W	USA	1819	1877	1900	+23	44	1.00
2026-03-21	Six Pack 18	2-0	W	USA	1741	1866	1877	+11	28	1.00
2026-03-21	Colorado Skyline 18 Royal	2-0	W	USA	1655	1860	1866	+6	19	1.00
2026-03-21	AZ EVJ 18 Elite	2-0	W	USA	1831	1833	1860	+27	44	1.00
2026-03-20	Miami Hype 18U PRIME	2-0	W	USA	1762	1810	1833	+23	42	1.00
2026-03-20	CINCY EAST 18.1 Black	2-1	W	USA	1570	1805	1810	+5	19	1.00
2026-03-20	FC Elite 18 Navy	2-0	W	USA	1723	1788	1805	+17	34	1.00
2026-03-08	STVA 18-1 Eddie	0-2	L	USA	1788	1805	1788	-17	42	1.00
2026-03-07	575 18LPE Danny	2-1	W	USA	1692	1793	1805	+12	26	1.00
2026-03-07	UPONTOP 18s Elite	2-0	W	USA	1635	1783	1793	+10	26	1.00
2026-03-07	BCS Skyline H 18 Royal	2-0	W	USA	1672	1768	1783	+15	32	1.00
2026-03-06	A5 18 Scott	2-0	W	USA	1684	1752	1768	+16	32	1.00
2026-03-06	ACAD 18 Blue	2-0	W	USA	1466	1748	1752	+4	19	1.00
2026-03-06	Dallas Skyline 18 Black	2-0	W	USA	1694	1730	1748	+18	32	1.00
2026-02-22	NIVA 18 PURPLE	2-1	W	AMERICAN	1733	1710	1730	+20	37	1.00
2026-02-22	Summit 18 Blue Elite	1-2	L	AMERICAN	1717	1727	1710	-17	34	1.00
2026-02-22	PineappleHP 18U	2-0	W	AMERICAN	1593	1719	1727	+8	26	1.00
2026-02-21	TI Elite 18.1	2-0	W	AMERICAN	1693	1703	1719	+16	32	1.00
2026-02-21	GRV 17/18 Black	2-0	W	AMERICAN	1500	1697	1703	+6	26	1.00
2026-02-21	Summit 18 Blue Elite	1-2	L	AMERICAN	1672	1715	1697	-18	32	1.00
2026-02-21	TI Elite 18.2	2-0	W	AMERICAN	1466	1711	1715	+4	19	1.00
2026-02-16	Circle City 18 Purple	0-2	L	OPEN	1782	1719	1711	-8	39	1.00
2026-02-16	Rockwood Thunder 18 Navy	2-0	W	OPEN	1778	1677	1719	+42	44	1.00
2026-02-16	NIVA 18 PURPLE	2-0	W	OPEN	1729	1643	1677	+34	37	1.00
2026-02-15	Alabama Perf 18N Red	1-2	L	OPEN	1690	1651	1643	-8	35	1.00
2026-02-15	Circle City 18 Purple	0-2	L	OPEN	1712	1659	1651	-8	37	1.00
2026-02-15	Iowa Select 18 Mizuno	2-0	W	OPEN	1692	1628	1659	+31	35	1.00

Roster (10 players)

#	Name	Position	Grad Year
3	Lilly Abney	Outside	2026
4	Audrey Bassett	Middle	2026
11	Grace hargis	Setter	2026
8	Annabelle Hoban	Defensive Specialist	2026
21	Kenley Mitchell	Middle	2027
13	Faith Schoettle	Defensive Specialist	2026
19	Wahine Simpson	Middle	2026
2	Natalie Vance	Opposite	2026
5	Ella Vandermark	Middle	2026
14	Kate Vrabel	Outside	2026

Coaching Staff

Victoria Sears
Head Coach

Scott McQueen
Assistant Coach

Stephanie Peiper
Assistant Coach

Lance Keating
Team Representative