Iowa Rockets 17-R — #122 Girls 17 Club Volleyball Team for the 2025-2026 Season

Girls 17 Volleyball Team · Iowa Rockets · IA

Iowa Rockets 17-R is the #122 ranked girls 17 club volleyball team for the 2025-2026 season, with an Elo rating of 2057 and a 55-26 record (67% win rate) across 82 matches. The team competes as part of Iowa Rockets (IA).

#122
Overall Rank
2057
Elo Rating
55W-26L
Record
67%
Win Rate
82
Matches

Scouting Report

The Iowa Rockets 17R is a competitive 17s girls club volleyball team from the Iowa Rockets organization, coached by experienced Jay Van Vark in his third season with the club. The team features tall, athletic players with strong high school honors, including multiple 6-foot outside hitters and middle blockers with attack heights up to 9'11". Early 2025-2026 season results show solid performances, such as 5th place at the Six Pack Invite and 2nd place at the Iowa Invite.

Competitive Level: Strong regional program

Strengths:
  • Led by Coach Jay Van Vark with Division 1 college experience and AVCA speaking credentials.
  • Roster includes versatile tall attackers like 6'2" MH Macie Lupkes and multiple 6'0" OHs with strong approach heights.
  • Players boast high school accolades including All-State, All-Conference, and state tournament experience.
  • Proven success in early season tournaments with top finishes against regional competition.

Match History (50 matches)

DateEventOpponentScoreW/LSets
2026-07-03 2026 USAV Girls Junior National Champ... PSVA 17-1 (FL) (34) 0-2 L 22-25,17-25
2026-07-02 2026 USAV Girls Junior National Champ... PowerPlex 17U Mendoza (IA) (35) 0-2 L 16-25, 21-25
2026-07-02 2026 USAV Girls Junior National Champ... SG Elite 17 Roshambo (SC) (42) 2-0 W 19-25, 17-25
2026-07-02 2026 USAV Girls Junior National Champ... VC United 171 Elite (GL) (19) 1-2 L 25-19, 18-25, 13-15
2026-07-01 2026 USAV Girls Junior National Champ... Surfside 17 Elite (SC) (41) 2-1 W 25-23, 25-27, 15-9
2026-07-01 2026 USAV Girls Junior National Champ... Elevation 17 Peak (RM) (26) 2-0 W 25-9, 25-17
2026-07-01 2026 USAV Girls Junior National Champ... KC Power 17-2 (HA) (12) 1-2 L 19-25, 25-13, 9-15
2026-06-30 2026 USAV Girls Junior National Champ... MN Select 17-2 (NO) (37) 2-1 W 25-23, 9-25, 15-9
2026-06-30 2026 USAV Girls Junior National Champ... SA Juniors 17 Adidas (LS) (18) 2-0 W 25-19, 25-19
2026-06-07 2026 Prep Dig Gauntlet FC Elite 17 Navy (BG) 2-0 W 25-23,25-23
2026-06-07 2026 Prep Dig Gauntlet Circle City 17 Black (HO) 2-1 W 25-16,18-25,15-12
2026-06-06 2026 Prep Dig Gauntlet PowerPlex 17U Mendoza (IA) 1-2 L 25-21,17-25,16-14
2026-06-06 2026 Prep Dig Gauntlet I AM VBC 17 Red (BG) 2-1 W 24-26,25-19,15-12
2026-06-06 2026 Prep Dig Gauntlet Northern Lights 17-2 (NO) 0-2 L 25-21,25-22
2026-04-13 2026 ASICS Show Me W1(15s–17s, Open/U... HP 17-1 (LK) 2-0 W 20-25,14-25
2026-04-13 2026 ASICS Show Me W1(15s–17s, Open/U... MAVS 17 Elite (HA) 0-2 L 25-20,25-20
2026-04-12 2026 ASICS Show Me W1(15s–17s, Open/U... 360 17 HP Elite (NT) 0-2 L 25-23,26-24
2026-04-12 2026 ASICS Show Me W1(15s–17s, Open/U... GO Volley 17 N (CH) 2-0 W 25-11,25-11
2026-04-12 2026 ASICS Show Me W1(15s–17s, Open/U... KC Voltage 17-1 (HA) 2-0 W 18-25,16-25
2026-04-11 2026 ASICS Show Me W1(15s–17s, Open/U... Top Notch 17U ELITE (GW) 1-2 L 23-25,25-23,10-15
2026-04-11 2026 ASICS Show Me W1(15s–17s, Open/U... MN Select 17-1 (NO) 1-2 L 25-12,22-25,15-9
2026-04-11 2026 ASICS Show Me W1(15s–17s, Open/U... OT 17 J John (FL) 1-2 L 25-27,25-23,11-15
2026-04-05 2026 adidas Windy City NQ (11-17s) Mintonette Sports m.71 0-2 L 22-25, 23-25
2026-04-04 2026 adidas Windy City NQ (11-17s) 1st Alliance 17 Gold (GL) (9) 0-2 L 25-22, 25-18
2026-04-04 2026 adidas Windy City NQ (11-17s) Miami Hype 17U PRIME1 2-1 W 25-22, 25-27, 11-15
2026-04-04 2026 adidas Windy City NQ (11-17s) Legacy 17-1 ADIDAS (LK) (3) 0-2 L 25-20, 25-9
2026-04-03 2026 adidas Windy City NQ (11-17s) Sky High Adidas 17 Elite 1-0 W 24-26
2026-04-03 2026 adidas Windy City NQ (11-17s) Kokoro Volleyball 17-1 1-0 W 25-19
2026-04-03 2026 adidas Windy City NQ (11-17s) Legacy 17-1 ADIDAS (LK) (3) 0-2 L 25-19, 25-17
2026-04-03 2026 adidas Windy City NQ (11-17s) AVC CLE 17 Red 0-2 L 25-21, 25-14
2026-04-03 2026 adidas Windy City NQ (11-17s) SMASH 17's 2-1 W 25-21, 25-27, 15-13
2026-03-22 26 Nike Mideast Qualifier Indy (16O/U... 1st Alliance 17 Silver 2-1 W 24-26, 25-21, 15-10
2026-03-22 26 Nike Mideast Qualifier Indy (16O/U... Elevation 17 Peak 2-1 W 17-25, 26-24, 15-13
2026-03-22 26 Nike Mideast Qualifier Indy (16O/U... Mintonette Sports m.72 2-0 W 25-17, 25-23
2026-03-22 26 Nike Mideast Qualifier Indy (16O/U... Circle City 17 Black 2-0 W 25-20, 25-17
2026-03-21 26 Nike Mideast Qualifier Indy (16O/U... TK 17 Outlaws Elite 2-0 W 17-25, 22-25
2026-03-21 26 Nike Mideast Qualifier Indy (16O/U... Empowered 17 Elite Black 2-0 W 25-23, 25-9
2026-03-21 26 Nike Mideast Qualifier Indy (16O/U... MVA - Rise Academy 71 2-1 W 24-26, 29-27, 15-8
2026-03-20 26 Nike Mideast Qualifier Indy (16O/U... Academy 17E Riptide 2-1 W 25-13, 15-25, 15-10
2026-03-20 26 Nike Mideast Qualifier Indy (16O/U... OK Charge 17 Nat'l Tulsa 2-0 W 25-13, 25-14
2026-03-20 26 Nike Mideast Qualifier Indy (16O/U... Mintonette Sports m.72 2-1 W 25-23, 18-25, 15-11
2026-03-15 2026 Iowa Regional Championships Week... Ohana 17U Girls National 1-2 L 24-26, 25-18, 8-15
2026-03-15 2026 Iowa Regional Championships Week... Salty 17s 1-2 L 25-18, 23-25, 15-12
2026-03-15 2026 Iowa Regional Championships Week... Platform 17Adidas 0-2 L 28-26, 27-25
2026-03-15 2026 Iowa Regional Championships Week... Iowa United 171 Premier 2-0 W 25-15, 25-17
2026-03-14 2026 Iowa Regional Championships Week... Iowa United 172 Elite 2-1 W 25-15, 23-25, 15-9
2026-03-14 2026 Iowa Regional Championships Week... Six Pack 17U 2-0 W 25-22, 25-22
2026-03-14 2026 Iowa Regional Championships Week... DBQ Insanity 17-1 Naitonal 2-0 W 25-10, 25-13
2026-02-16 26 Nike President's Day Classic in St... MJVA 17 Elite Black 2-1 W 22-25, 25-15, 15-13
2026-02-16 26 Nike President's Day Classic in St... Adversity G17 Prpl Adidas 2-1 W 25-27, 25-22, 12-15

Match Analysis (Elo Progression)

DateOpponentScoreW/LDivisionOpp EloElo BeforeElo AfterChangeKSoS
2026-07-03 PSVA 17-1 (FL) (34) 0-2 L USA 2072 2072 2057 -15 46 1.00
2026-07-02 SG Elite 17 Roshambo (SC) (42) 2-0 W USA 1754 2069 2072 +3 27 1.00
2026-07-02 VC United 171 Elite (GL) (19) 1-2 L USA 1985 2083 2069 -14 46 1.00
2026-07-02 PowerPlex 17U Mendoza (IA) (35) 0-2 L USA 2044 2102 2083 -19 46 1.00
2026-07-01 KC Power 17-2 (HA) (12) 1-2 L USA 2021 2114 2102 -12 46 1.00
2026-07-01 Surfside 17 Elite (SC) (41) 2-1 W USA 2024 2103 2114 +11 46 1.00
2026-07-01 Elevation 17 Peak (RM) (26) 2-0 W USA 1952 2088 2103 +15 39 1.00
2026-06-30 SA Juniors 17 Adidas (LS) (18) 2-0 W USA 1998 2068 2088 +20 46 1.00
2026-06-30 MN Select 17-2 (NO) (37) 2-1 W USA 2145 2054 2068 +14 50 1.00
2026-06-07 Circle City 17 Black (HO) 2-1 W OPEN 2101 2024 2054 +30 50 1.00
2026-06-07 FC Elite 17 Navy (BG) 2-0 W OPEN 1760 2022 2024 +2 27 1.00
2026-06-06 I AM VBC 17 Red (BG) 2-1 W OPEN 1932 2007 2022 +15 46 1.00
2026-06-06 PowerPlex 17U Mendoza (IA) 1-2 L OPEN 1950 2013 2007 -6 46 1.00
2026-06-06 Northern Lights 17-2 (NO) 0-2 L OPEN 1929 2025 2013 -12 46 1.00
2026-05-10 Sky High Adidas 17 Red (GL) (4) 2-0 W AMERICAN 1736 2022 2025 +3 21 1.00
2026-05-10 Mindset Premier 17 Red (GL) (6) 2-0 W AMERICAN 1858 2012 2022 +10 37 1.00
2026-05-10 Forza - 17 BLK (GL) (9) 2-0 W AMERICAN 1658 2010 2012 +2 19 1.00
2026-05-09 Belusa United 18 Cyclones (GL) (10) 2-0 W AMERICAN 1564 2008 2010 +2 19 1.00
2026-05-09 Chicago Elite 17 Swoosh (GL) (20) 2-0 W AMERICAN 1298 2008 2008 +0 19 1.00
2026-05-09 The Edge 17 Elite (GL) (11) 2-0 W AMERICAN 1730 2007 2008 +1 21 1.00
2026-04-13 MAVS 17 Elite (HA) 0-2 L OPEN 1977 2018 2007 -11 46 1.00
2026-04-13 HP 17-1 (LK) 2-0 W OPEN 1925 1992 2018 +26 46 1.00
2026-04-12 GO Volley 17 N (CH) 2-0 W OPEN 1616 1989 1992 +3 19 1.00
2026-04-12 KC Voltage 17-1 (HA) 2-0 W OPEN 1868 1967 1989 +22 44 1.00
2026-04-12 360 17 HP Elite (NT) 0-2 L OPEN 1863 1977 1967 -10 37 1.00
2026-04-11 MN Select 17-1 (NO) 1-2 L OPEN 2089 1984 1977 -7 56 1.00
2026-04-11 OT 17 J John (FL) 1-2 L OPEN 1847 1993 1984 -9 37 1.00
2026-04-11 Top Notch 17U ELITE (GW) 1-2 L OPEN 1889 2001 1993 -8 37 1.00
2026-04-05 Mintonette Sports m.71 0-2 L OPEN 2038 2009 2001 -8 50 1.00
2026-04-04 Miami Hype 17U PRIME1 2-1 W OPEN 1998 1988 2009 +21 50 1.00

Roster (10 players)

#NamePositionGrad YearHeightCommitment
21 Hattie Galloway Right 2027
18 Layla Green Left 2027
15 Kaylee Hagstrom Left 2027
2 Edie Miller DS 2027
4 Hadley Miller Setter 2027
14 Harper Nicholson Middle 2027
8 Kendra Nolton Left 2027
30 Rainie Pfohl Middle 2027
11 Dani Piper DS 2027
6 Addison Walter Right 2027

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Coaching Staff

Denise Miller
Assistant Coach
Jay Van Vark
Head Coach

Frequently asked questions

Where is Iowa Rockets 17-R ranked?

Iowa Rockets 17-R is the #122 ranked girls 17 club volleyball team in the country for the 2025-2026 season, with an Elo rating of 2057 based on 82 matches. Rankings update daily after match results.

What is Iowa Rockets 17-R's record this season?

55 wins, 26 losses (67% win rate) across 82 matches in the 2025-2026 season. Every match played against any opponent in the country counts toward this record.

What club does Iowa Rockets 17-R compete for?

Iowa Rockets 17-R is part of Iowa Rockets, based in IA. View the full Iowa Rockets club page to see every team in the program and the club's overall ranking.

Who plays for Iowa Rockets 17-R?

Iowa Rockets 17-R carries a roster of 10 players including Hattie Galloway, Layla Green, Kaylee Hagstrom. 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.