Iowa Rockets 18-R — #49 Girls 18 Club Volleyball Team for the 2025-2026 Season

Girls 18 Volleyball Team · Iowa Rockets · IA

Iowa Rockets 18-R is the #49 ranked girls 18 club volleyball team for the 2025-2026 season, with an Elo rating of 2048 and a 30-12 record (71% win rate) across 42 matches. The team competes as part of Iowa Rockets (IA).

#49

Overall Rank

2048

Elo Rating

30W-12L

Record

71%

Win Rate

Matches

Scouting Report

The Iowa Rockets 18R is an 18s girls club volleyball team from the Iowa Rockets Volleyball Club, a competitive program based in Iowa focused on developing talented athletes for national-level play. They feature college-committed players like Yasmine Sell (OH/MB) and Abby Staats (DS) to Kirkwood, and Grace Erwin (RS/MB), indicating strong individual talent. Note that the top-performing 18-1 team qualified for USAV Nationals from a field of 84 at Mideast Qualifier, while 18R appears to be a distinct Black-level team with a nationals bid scheduled in Reno.

Competitive Level: Strong regional program with national tournament aspirations

Strengths:

Features multiple college-committed players with solid heights and attack ranges, including a 5'-10" RS/MB who attacks at 10'-0".
Part of a club with experienced coaching staff, including specialists for top setters.
Competes in out-of-state multi-day tournaments, building resilience in high-pressure environments.
Draws from a pool of athletes with all-conference and state-level high school honors.

Match History (42 matches)

Date	Event	Opponent	Score	W/L	Sets
2026-05-03	2026 USAV Girls 18s Junior National C...	ARIZONA STORM 18 THUNDER (AZ) (6)	0-2	L	17-25,25-27
2026-05-02	2026 USAV Girls 18s Junior National C...	EC Power KOP 18 Black	2-0	W	25-27,23-25
2026-05-02	2026 USAV Girls 18s Junior National C...	Mintonette Sports m.81	2-0	W	25-19, 25-16
2026-05-02	2026 USAV Girls 18s Junior National C...	NPJ 18 Forefront (CE) (3)	1-2	L	25-17,17-25,15-7
2026-05-02	2026 USAV Girls 18s Junior National C...	Premier Nebraska 18 Gold (GP) (4)	0-2	L	25-20, 25-15
2026-05-01	2026 USAV Girls 18s Junior National C...	MADFROG 18'S N GREEN	2-1	W	25-17, 19-25, 9-15
2026-05-01	2026 USAV Girls 18s Junior National C...	H Skyline 18 Royal	0-2	L	28-26, 25-22
2026-05-01	2026 USAV Girls 18s Junior National C...	Alliance 18 REN	2-1	W	25-20, 24-26, 12-15
2026-03-29	2026 Peoria Power Play	Rapid Fire 18 Black	2-1	W	25-17, 22-25, 15-9
2026-03-29	2026 Peoria Power Play	Club 217 18 Lainey	2-0	W	25-14, 25-18
2026-03-28	2026 Peoria Power Play	ESVBC 18U Ninjas National	2-0	W	25-16, 25-11
2026-03-28	2026 Peoria Power Play	Rapid Fire 17 Black	2-0	W	25-12, 25-7
2026-03-28	2026 Peoria Power Play	Prime Time 17 Blue	2-0	W	25-5, 25-15
2026-02-16	26 Nike President's Day Classic in St...	Circle City 18 Purple	1-2	L	15-25, 25-22, 15-11
2026-02-16	26 Nike President's Day Classic in St...	Alabama Perf 18N Red	2-0	W	16-25, 21-25
2026-02-16	26 Nike President's Day Classic in St...	Iowa Select 18 Mizuno	2-0	W	11-25, 11-25
2026-02-16	26 Nike President's Day Classic in St...	BSVBC 18 Black	2-0	W	22-25, 16-25
2026-02-15	26 Nike President's Day Classic in St...	Rhythm 18 Jeff	2-1	W	21-25, 25-14, 15-12
2026-02-15	26 Nike President's Day Classic in St...	Rockwood Thunder 18 Navy	2-1	W	22-25, 25-22, 15-7
2026-02-15	26 Nike President's Day Classic in St...	Summit 18 Blue Elite	2-1	W	25-13, 15-25, 15-12
2026-02-14	26 Nike President's Day Classic in St...	MichioChicago 18BlueSmoke	2-0	W	25-16, 25-16
2026-02-14	26 Nike President's Day Classic in St...	NIVA 18 PURPLE	2-1	W	22-25, 25-17, 15-12
2026-02-14	26 Nike President's Day Classic in St...	HPSTL 18 Orange	2-0	W	25-6, 25-12
2026-02-07	Iowa Rockets	Pella Thunder 18 Black	2-0	W	25-9, 25-15
2026-02-07	Iowa Rockets	CIA 18 Black	2-0	W	25-18, 25-7
2026-02-07	Iowa Rockets	Adrenaline 17 Marty	2-0	W	25-20, 25-23
2026-02-07	Iowa Rockets	CIA 17 Black	2-1	W	25-15, 28-30, 15-8
2026-02-07	Iowa Rockets	Adrenaline 18 Jeff	2-0	W	23-25, 18-25
2026-02-01	2026 Mizuno Northern Lights Qualifier...	East Coast Power KOP 18 Black	2-1	W	25-23, 20-25, 15-10
2026-01-31	2026 Mizuno Northern Lights Qualifier...	MN Select 18-1	1-2	L	25-20, 16-25, 8-15
2026-01-31	2026 Mizuno Northern Lights Qualifier...	Vital 18-1 Gold	2-0	W	21-25, 29-31
2026-01-31	2026 Mizuno Northern Lights Qualifier...	Premier Nebraska 18 Gold	0-2	L	25-8, 25-18
2026-01-30	2026 Mizuno Northern Lights Qualifier...	MAVS KC 18 Elite	2-1	W	26-24, 13-25, 10-15
2026-01-30	2026 Mizuno Northern Lights Qualifier...	Arizona Storm 18 Thunder	0-2	L	25-21, 25-23
2026-01-30	2026 Mizuno Northern Lights Qualifier...	Madtown 181 National	2-1	W	25-19, 16-25, 15-6
2026-01-19	2026 Windy City Girl's 18's National ...	Adversity G18 Adidas	1-2	L	24-26, 25-21, 15-8
2026-01-18	2026 Windy City Girl's 18's National ...	FC Elite 18 Elite	2-1	W	25-21, 28-30, 13-15
2026-01-18	2026 Windy City Girl's 18's National ...	TVC 18-Black	1-2	L	25-20, 18-25, 15-12
2026-01-18	2026 Windy City Girl's 18's National ...	Metro 18 Travel (CH) (4)	1-2	L	25-22, 24-26, 5-15
2026-01-17	2026 Windy City Girl's 18's National ...	OT 18 J Stephen	2-0	W	25-13, 25-16
2026-01-17	2026 Windy City Girl's 18's National ...	Sky High Adidas 18 Elite	2-0	W	25-13, 25-21
2026-01-17	2026 Windy City Girl's 18's National ...	Mintonette Sports - m.81	0-2	L	25-20, 25-16

Match Analysis (Elo Progression)

Date	Opponent	Score	W/L	Division	Opp Elo	Elo Before	Elo After	Change	K	SoS
2026-05-03	ARIZONA STORM 18 THUNDER (AZ) (6)	0-2	L	OPEN	2187	2055	2048	-7	56	1.00
2026-05-02	NPJ 18 Forefront (CE) (3)	1-2	L	OPEN	2287	2056	2055	-1	56	1.00
2026-05-02	EC Power KOP 18 Black	2-0	W	OPEN	2114	2013	2056	+43	56	1.00
2026-05-02	Mintonette Sports m.81	2-0	W	OPEN	1958	1983	2013	+30	46	1.00
2026-05-02	Premier Nebraska 18 Gold (GP) (4)	0-2	L	OPEN	2111	1991	1983	-8	56	1.00
2026-05-01	H Skyline 18 Royal	0-2	L	OPEN	2042	1999	1991	-8	50	1.00
2026-05-01	Alliance 18 REN	2-1	W	OPEN	2045	1975	1999	+24	50	1.00
2026-05-01	MADFROG 18'S N GREEN	2-1	W	OPEN	2057	1937	1975	+38	56	1.00
2026-03-29	Rapid Fire 18 Black	2-1	W	OPEN	1679	1936	1937	+1	19	1.00
2026-03-29	Club 217 18 Lainey	2-0	W	OPEN	1669	1931	1936	+5	19	1.00
2026-03-28	Rapid Fire 17 Black	2-0	W	OPEN	1742	1923	1931	+8	28	1.00
2026-03-28	Prime Time 17 Blue	2-0	W	OPEN	1474	1922	1923	+1	19	1.00
2026-03-28	ESVBC 18U Ninjas National	2-0	W	OPEN	1649	1917	1922	+5	19	1.00
2026-02-16	Circle City 18 Purple	1-2	L	OPEN	1852	1923	1917	-6	44	1.00
2026-02-16	Alabama Perf 18N Red	2-0	W	OPEN	1817	1901	1923	+22	44	1.00
2026-02-16	Iowa Select 18 Mizuno	2-0	W	OPEN	1718	1890	1901	+11	28	1.00
2026-02-16	BSVBC 18 Black	2-0	W	OPEN	1733	1880	1890	+10	28	1.00
2026-02-15	Rhythm 18 Jeff	2-1	W	OPEN	1846	1858	1880	+22	44	1.00
2026-02-15	Rockwood Thunder 18 Navy	2-1	W	OPEN	1814	1839	1858	+19	44	1.00
2026-02-15	Summit 18 Blue Elite	2-1	W	OPEN	1855	1813	1839	+26	48	1.00
2026-02-14	NIVA 18 PURPLE	2-1	W	OPEN	1784	1793	1813	+20	42	1.00
2026-02-14	HPSTL 18 Orange	2-0	W	OPEN	1457	1789	1793	+4	19	1.00
2026-02-14	MichioChicago 18BlueSmoke	2-0	W	OPEN	1662	1776	1789	+13	26	1.00
2026-02-07	Adrenaline 17 Marty	2-0	W	AMERICAN	1717	1768	1776	+8	34	1.00
2026-02-07	CIA 18 Black	2-0	W	AMERICAN	1574	1761	1768	+7	26	1.00
2026-02-07	Adrenaline 18 Jeff	2-0	W	AMERICAN	1642	1754	1761	+7	26	1.00
2026-02-07	CIA 17 Black	2-1	W	AMERICAN	1654	1748	1754	+6	32	1.00
2026-02-07	Pella Thunder 18 Black	2-0	W	AMERICAN	1500	1738	1748	+10	19	1.00
2026-02-01	East Coast Power KOP 18 Black	2-1	W	OPEN	1648	1720	1738	+18	32	1.00
2026-01-31	MN Select 18-1	1-2	L	OPEN	1750	1736	1720	-16	39	1.00

Roster (15 players)

#	Name	Position	Grad Year	Commitment
17	Eliana Barickman	Middle	2026
4	Lilee Boriskey	Middle	2026
8	Cambel Drapeau	Middle	2026
13	Ava Groeteke	Right	2026
7	Emily Henderson	DS	2026
11	Grace Kremer	Right	2028
14	Isabelle Kremer	Left	2026
3	Macie Lupkes	Middle	2026
10	Edie Miller	DS	2027
10	Reese Naeve	Left	2026	Iowa State
6	Hadley Miller	Setter	2027
2	Maren Ouellette	Left	2026
5	Avery Vogt	Setter	2026
7	Charleigh Whitford	Left	2028
9	Kennedey Whitford	Libero	2026

Coaching Staff

Ellie Heiar
Assistant Coach

Denise Miller
Assistant Coach

Chin Nguyen
Head Coach

Hung Nguyen
Assistant Coach

David Rodgers
Assistant Coach

Moria Slabaugh
Assistant Coach

Frequently asked questions

Where is Iowa Rockets 18-R ranked?

Iowa Rockets 18-R is the #49 ranked girls 18 club volleyball team in the country for the 2025-2026 season, with an Elo rating of 2048 based on 42 matches. Rankings update daily after match results.

What is Iowa Rockets 18-R's record this season?

30 wins, 12 losses (71% win rate) across 42 matches in the 2025-2026 season. Every match played against any opponent in the country counts toward this record.

What club does Iowa Rockets 18-R compete for?

Iowa Rockets 18-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 18-R?

Iowa Rockets 18-R carries a roster of 15 players including Eliana Barickman, Lilee Boriskey, Cambel Drapeau. 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.