USAV and AES Rankings
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The first time I introduced the USAV rankings via AES, things were getting started. After numerous qualifiers now having taken place, let’s see where we stand at the end of March. Reminder, the only events taken into consideration for these…
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Continue ReadingThe first time I introduced the USAV rankings via AES, things were getting started. After numerous qualifiers now having taken place, let’s see where we stand at the end of March. Reminder, the only events taken into consideration for these rankings are those sanctioned by USA Volleyball. AES includes tournaments and events inputted by coaches and directors not sanctioned by USA Volleyball.
USAV Rankings
18U
Rockwood Thunder 18 Elite is the highest-ranked Missouri team, coming in at 14 with a 34-12 record. They have multiple top-three finishes in qualifiers this year behind the play of Claire Morrissey Claire Morrissey 6'0" | RS St Joseph’s Academy | 2024 State #22 Nation MO , Jordan Smith Jordan Smith 6'4" | OH Francis Howell Central | 2025 State #59 Nation MO , Allison Risley Allison Risley 5'11" | OH Lafayette | 2024 State #187 Nation MO , and Maya Witherspoon Maya Witherspoon 5'11" | OH Lafayette | 2025 State #44 Nation MO on the pins.
Mizuno Club North 18 Ang shows up in the mix at 28. In their most recent qualifier MEQ, they had a 5th-place finish in the USA division. This finish allowed them to upgrade their previously earned bid. Lauren Wright Lauren Wright 5'8" | S Liberty North | 2024 State MO has been stellar in the setter position. They have a 29-11 record in the rankings.
The final team to highlight in the 30th position is Pohaku 18-1 with a 19-9 record. They traveled to Boston and returned with an Open bid. Alexis Alexander of Blue Springs South represents Missouri on this team.
17U
The lone team cracking the top 30 in the 17s is Rockwood Thunder 17 Elite. We discussed them recently as they prepare for their next qualifier this weekend. They come in with a 27-12 record in the 16th spot. Mandy Lawson Mandy Lawson 5'6" | DS/L St. Dominic | 2025 State MO and Avery Helms Avery Helms 5'8" | DS/L Francis Howell | 2025 State MO are a couple of defensive standouts on this team.
15U
Rockwood Thunder 15 Elite is in the 21st spot in the USAV rankings at 30-17. They have a host of players capable of having big plays with Hannah Garrett Hannah Garrett 6'0" | MB Eureka | 2027 MO , Jayla Williams Jayla Williams MB Rockwood Summit | 2027 MO , and Olivia Cox Olivia Cox 6'2" | RS Notre Dame Highschool | 2027 MO .
AES Power Rankings
17U
Dynasty 17 Black enters the chat in the AES rankings at 14. Their inserted record holds at 27-8. They were just outside of the bid range at MEQ, finishing 5th. Liberty product Abigail Mullen Abigail Mullen 6'3" | RS Liberty | 2025 State #3 Nation MO is a key factor in this team’s success on the pins and defensively at the net.