Iowa Rockets 17-R

Girls 17 Volleyball Team · Iowa Rockets

#68
Overall Rank
1899
Elo Rating
40W-17L
Record
70%
Win Rate
57
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
2026-04-12 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
2026-04-12 2026 ASICS Show Me W1(15s–17s, Open/U... 360 17 HP Elite (NT) 0-2 L 25-23,26-24
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
2026-04-11 2026 ASICS Show Me W1(15s–17s, Open/U... Top Notch 17U ELITE (GW) 1-2 L 23-25,25-23,10-15
2026-04-05 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) Legacy 17-1 ADIDAS (LK) (3) 0-2 L 25-20, 25-9
2026-04-04 2026 adidas Windy City NQ (11-17s) Miami Hype 17U PRIME1 2-1 W 25-22, 25-27, 11-15
2026-04-03 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... Elevation 17 Peak 2-1 W 17-25, 26-24, 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... 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... Iowa United 171 Premier 2-0 W 25-15, 25-17
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
2026-03-14 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... DBQ Insanity 17-1 Naitonal 2-0 W 25-10, 25-13
2026-03-14 2026 Iowa Regional Championships Week... Six Pack 17U 2-0 W 25-22, 25-22
2026-02-22 LOVB Challenge #7 Iowa Select 16 Mizuno (IA) 1-2 L 25-23, 20-25, 15-12
2026-02-22 LOVB Challenge #7 Platform 18Adidas (IA) 2-0 W 25-15, 25-13
2026-02-22 LOVB Challenge #7 PC Xtreme 17-Black (GL) 2-0 W 25-13, 25-13
2026-02-22 LOVB Challenge #7 Six Pack 17 (IA) 1-2 L 25-19, 22-25, 7-15
2026-02-16 26 Nike President's Day Classic in St... Adversity G17 Prpl Adidas 2-1 W 25-27, 25-22, 12-15
2026-02-16 26 Nike President's Day Classic in St... MJVA 17 Elite Black 2-1 W 22-25, 25-15, 15-13
2026-02-15 26 Nike President's Day Classic in St... Metro VBC 17 Pink 2-1 W 25-16, 18-25, 13-15
2026-02-15 26 Nike President's Day Classic in St... Circle City 17 Black 0-2 L 25-22, 25-22
2026-02-15 26 Nike President's Day Classic in St... OK Charge 17 Nat'l Tulsa 2-0 W 25-10, 25-10
2026-02-14 26 Nike President's Day Classic in St... TPV 17-Maverick 1-2 L 23-25, 25-21, 11-15
2026-02-14 26 Nike President's Day Classic in St... Webfoot 17-Elite 2-0 W 25-23, 25-12
2026-02-14 26 Nike President's Day Classic in St... KIVA 17 White 0-2 L 22-25, 18-25
2026-02-08 Iowa Rockets Iowa Rockets 16R 2-0 W 21-19, 21-14
2026-02-08 Iowa Rockets Iowa One 17 Aly 1-1 D 23-25, 25-15
2026-02-08 Iowa Rockets Platform 17 Adidas 0-2 L 18-21, 17-21
2026-02-08 Iowa Rockets Iowa Elite 17s 2-0 W 21-12, 21-12
2026-02-08 Iowa Rockets Cruisers 17s 2-0 W 21-9, 21-11
2026-02-01 2026 Mizuno UNI-Dome Challenge Iowa Elite 17u Even 2-0 W 25-18, 25-8

Match Analysis (Elo Progression)

DateOpponentScoreW/LDivisionOpp EloElo BeforeElo AfterChangeKSoS
2026-04-12 GO Volley 17 N (CH) 2-0 W OPEN 1513 1896 1899 +3 19 1.00
2026-04-12 KC Voltage 17-1 (HA) 2-0 W OPEN 1774 1877 1896 +19 35 1.00
2026-04-12 360 17 HP Elite (NT) 0-2 L OPEN 1676 1884 1877 -7 19 1.00
2026-04-11 MN Select 17-1 (NO) 1-2 L OPEN 1937 1895 1884 -11 50 1.00
2026-04-11 OT 17 J John (FL) 1-2 L OPEN 1710 1906 1895 -11 28 1.00
2026-04-11 Top Notch 17U ELITE (GW) 1-2 L OPEN 1792 1918 1906 -12 35 1.00
2026-04-05 Mintonette Sports m.71 0-2 L OPEN 1500 1927 1918 -9 19 1.00
2026-04-04 Miami Hype 17U PRIME1 2-1 W OPEN 1836 1900 1927 +27 44 1.00
2026-04-04 1st Alliance 17 Gold (GL) (9) 0-2 L OPEN 1954 1911 1900 -11 50 1.00
2026-04-04 Legacy 17-1 ADIDAS (LK) (3) 0-2 L OPEN 1995 1921 1911 -10 50 1.00
2026-04-03 Sky High Adidas 17 Elite 1-0 W OPEN 1807 1896 1921 +25 44 1.00
2026-04-03 Kokoro Volleyball 17-1 1-0 W OPEN 1754 1879 1896 +17 35 1.00
2026-04-03 SMASH 17's 2-1 W OPEN 1788 1853 1879 +26 42 1.00
2026-04-03 AVC CLE 17 Red 0-2 L OPEN 1884 1864 1853 -11 48 1.00
2026-04-03 Legacy 17-1 ADIDAS (LK) (3) 0-2 L OPEN 1923 1875 1864 -11 50 1.00
2026-03-22 Elevation 17 Peak 2-1 W USA 1861 1844 1875 +31 48 1.00
2026-03-22 1st Alliance 17 Silver 2-1 W USA 1767 1822 1844 +22 42 1.00
2026-03-22 Mintonette Sports m.72 2-0 W USA 1500 1819 1822 +3 19 1.00
2026-03-22 Circle City 17 Black 2-0 W USA 1865 1782 1819 +37 48 1.00
2026-03-21 TK 17 Outlaws Elite 2-0 W USA 1725 1763 1782 +19 34 1.00
2026-03-21 MVA - Rise Academy 71 2-1 W USA 1500 1759 1763 +4 19 1.00
2026-03-21 Empowered 17 Elite Black 2-0 W USA 1656 1744 1759 +15 32 1.00
2026-03-20 Mintonette Sports m.72 2-1 W USA 1500 1739 1744 +5 19 1.00
2026-03-20 OK Charge 17 Nat'l Tulsa 2-0 W USA 1528 1733 1739 +6 19 1.00
2026-03-20 Academy 17E Riptide 2-1 W USA 1710 1712 1733 +21 34 1.00
2026-03-15 Platform 17Adidas 0-2 L AMERICAN 1683 1730 1712 -18 32 1.00
2026-03-15 Salty 17s 1-2 L AMERICAN 1633 1747 1730 -17 26 1.00
2026-03-15 Iowa United 171 Premier 2-0 W AMERICAN 1591 1739 1747 +8 26 1.00
2026-03-14 Six Pack 17U 2-0 W AMERICAN 1666 1726 1739 +13 32 1.00
2026-03-14 DBQ Insanity 17-1 Naitonal 2-0 W AMERICAN 1488 1722 1726 +4 19 1.00

Roster (10 players)

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

Coaching Staff

Jay Van Vark
Head Coach
Denise Miller
Assistant Coach