Breaking Down 17U & 18U Iowa Regional Qualifiers

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepdig.com/2025/03/breaking-down-16u-iowa-regional-qualifier/"><strong>Breaking Down 16U Iowa Regional Qualifier</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Some of the top teams and student-athletes in the state will converge on Central Iowa this weekend for the USAV Regional Tournament. The 16U-18U divisions will compete for automatic bids to the national tournament. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>You can find the 16U preview linked above. Here's a breakdown of the 17U and 18U groups: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>17U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Select </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Roster: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='261052' first='Ainsley' last='Haedt'], [player_tooltip player_id='389002' first='Mckenzie' last='Moeller'], Resse Germann, [player_tooltip player_id='389818' first='Hanley' last='Schmidt'], [player_tooltip player_id='455710' first='Kiley' last='Devery'], [player_tooltip player_id='503389' first='Briana' last='Clark'], [player_tooltip player_id='630696' first='Erin' last='Robbins'], [player_tooltip player_id='389006' first='Carsyn' last='Kelley'], [player_tooltip player_id='230661' first='Ellah' last='Derrer']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Why It Could Win: </strong>The foundation of last season's top 16U team in Iowa remains this year, and it added dynamic right-side hitter [player_tooltip player_id='455710' first='Kiley' last='Devery']. Derrer is the state's top middle hitter, Kelley ranks among the top setters and Moeller is a high-end six-rotation contributor. Schmidt and Robbins would be stars on rosters not as stacked as this one. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Six Pack</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Roster: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='389009' first='Grace' last='Mullihan'], [player_tooltip player_id='389010' first='Annistyn' last='Wedgbury'], [player_tooltip player_id='389011' first='Alexa' last='Buhman'], [player_tooltip player_id='261058' first='Brynn' last='Bakula'], [player_tooltip player_id='489995' first='Addison' last='Parker'], [player_tooltip player_id='552892' first='Lindsay' last='Kruse'], [player_tooltip player_id='389014' first='Abby' last='Jensen'], [player_tooltip player_id='753899' first='Kennedy' last='Brant'], [player_tooltip player_id='389017' first='Bailey' last='Mullihan'], [player_tooltip player_id='215742' first='Carly' last='Wazac']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Why It Could Win: </strong>Six Pack is loaded with talent players that work well together. Wazac is a power opposite pin, Wedgbury cooks at libero and Bakula is a reliable setter. The Mullihan twins can swing and defend the front row, and [player_tooltip player_id='389014' first='Abby' last='Jensen'] gives her team whatever it needs all around the court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PowerPlex Wieland</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Roster:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='261088' first='Mya' last='Lei-Butters'], [player_tooltip player_id='443093' first='Maya' last='Ridgeway'], [player_tooltip player_id='455732' first='Tessa' last='Holtorf'], [player_tooltip player_id='490001' first='Elizabeth' last='Greenfield'], [player_tooltip player_id='261087' first='Mia' last='Schluter'], [player_tooltip player_id='261075' first='Kaelyn' last='Wieland'], [player_tooltip player_id='389074' first='Hailey' last='Flanders'], [player_tooltip player_id='215427' first='Ava' last='Groeteke'], [player_tooltip player_id='389077' first='Brenna' last='Baumgardner'], [player_tooltip player_id='389078' first='Norah' last='Hany']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Why It Could Win:</strong> PowerPlex boasts an embarrassment of riches in this age group with two teams in contention. The talent is spread out pretty evenly, which could make this weekend even more interesting. Lei-Butters is a wall in the back row, and Wieland is one of the top all-around volleyball players in the state. Groetke is a dangerous opposite pin.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Adrenaline </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Roster: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='447581' first='Grace' last='Knock'], [player_tooltip player_id='389012' first='Channing' last='Johnson'], [player_tooltip player_id='552881' first='Delilah' last='Kroyman'], [player_tooltip player_id='215390' first='Jovi' last='Evans'], [player_tooltip player_id='389068' first='Miley' last='Manternach'], [player_tooltip player_id='517585' first='Sariah' last='Sherman'], [player_tooltip player_id='389069' first='Sophie' last='Sander'], [player_tooltip player_id='389071' first='Harper' last='Pacha'], [player_tooltip player_id='389015' first='Evelyn' last='White'], Evelynn Koopmann. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Why It Could Win: </strong>Adrenaline brings together a collection of sound, and in many cases, under-rated performers. Johnson is a sharp setter that contributes with her defense and smart decisions. Evans is a rock-solid libero, and her Mid-Prairie classmate, [player_tooltip player_id='389071' first='Harper' last='Pacha'], stands out through six rotations. Sherman is a factor in the front row. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>PowerPlex Mendoza</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Roster: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='389018' first='Lauren' last='Olson'], [player_tooltip player_id='389019' first='Avery' last='Vogt'], [player_tooltip player_id='389060' first='Tatem' last='Schmidt'], [player_tooltip player_id='500115' first='Maggie' last='Craig'], [player_tooltip player_id='215424' first='Sydney' last='Light'], [player_tooltip player_id='500116' first='Alexa' last='Weber'], [player_tooltip player_id='523159' first='Macy' last=''] Person, [player_tooltip player_id='389065' first='Anna' last='Pelds'], [player_tooltip player_id='517919' first='Brooklyn' last='Brown']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Why It Could Win: </strong>The second PowerPlex entry in this event brings together an impressive group of student-athletes. Vogt and Schmidt can set with the best of them. They both own broad sets of skills, allowing for contributions beyond just setting up teammates. Craig and Weber are key players on a Waukee squad that should make noise in the fall.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Rockets </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Roster: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='508627' first='Stella' last='Smith'], [player_tooltip player_id='261085' first='Maren' last='Ouellette'], [player_tooltip player_id='329851' first='Macie' last='Lupkes'], [player_tooltip player_id='455741' first='Leighton' last='Messinger'], [player_tooltip player_id='243457' first='Emily' last='Henderson'], [player_tooltip player_id='389008' first='Addison' last='Allen'], [player_tooltip player_id='373682' first='Kennedey' last='Whitford'], [player_tooltip player_id='474884' first='Peyton' last='Nagle'], [player_tooltip player_id='389004' first='Eliana' last='Barickman']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Why It Could Win: </strong>[player_tooltip player_id='261094' first='Reese' last='Naeve'] isn't listed on this weekend's roster. If that's not an oversight, the pursuit of a championship becomes much more difficult. The cupboard is not bare without the Iowa State pledge, however. Smith, UMKC commit, is an excellent two-way player at the net. Henderson is a superb setter, Lupkes and Nagle are a dynamic middle-hitter duo, and Whitford (SDSU) locks down the back row.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Predicted Order of Finish</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1. Select</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2. Six Pack </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3. PowerPlex Wieland</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4. Adrenaline</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5. Rockets</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>6. PowerPlex Mendoza</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>18U</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Impact</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Roster:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='506115' first='Macey' last='Nehring'], [player_tooltip player_id='215462' first='Katie' last='Quick'], [player_tooltip player_id='215420' first='Indy' last='Johnson'], [player_tooltip player_id='207016' first='Baileigh' last='Carlsen'], [player_tooltip player_id='215465' first='Reagan' last='Hanfelt'], [player_tooltip player_id='215422' first='Amaiya' last='Thompson'], [player_tooltip player_id='215464' first='Delaney' last='Miller'], [player_tooltip player_id='204525' first='Kamryn' last='Scheib'], [player_tooltip player_id='215463' first='Carley' last='Craighead']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Why It Could Win:</strong> If you follow volleyball in this state, you know why Impact can, and likely will win after viewing the roster. This team still was gelling when I saw it in early January, but the potential was crystal clear. Quick (Drake) is an exceptional setter, Carlsen (Auburn) is lights out at libero and Hanfelt is a problem in the middle of the net. Miller (Wayne State) can do it all on the floor.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Rockets</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Roster:</strong> Abigail Staats, Elizabeth Rapps, [player_tooltip player_id='215429' first='Asta' last='Hildebrand'], Madelyn Determan, Kenzie McClelland, [player_tooltip player_id='215430' first='Yasmine' last='Sell'], Sophie Buysse, [player_tooltip player_id='215434' first='Emmy' last='McComas'], [player_tooltip player_id='215764' first='Katelynn' last='Toft'], [player_tooltip player_id='448350' first='Jozie' last='Lahr']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Why It Could Win:</strong> The core of this team has been together for awhile, helping them to stay connected on the court. Hildebrand (St. Cloud State) excels through six rotations. Buysse (UNI) is a difference-maker at libero and Lahr ('26) impacts matches at the net. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Select</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Roster:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='215760' first='Gabriella' last='Ragins'], Addison Wright, Rylie Kuhle, [player_tooltip player_id='389003' first='Grace' last='Bohnert'], [player_tooltip player_id='538937' first='Olivia' last='Hoskins'], Bella Wilson, Jenna Copeland, [player_tooltip player_id='447582' first='Clare' last='Mulholland'], Laelagh Allen, [player_tooltip player_id='179121' first='Adalyn' last='Galbraith'], Michaela Brown. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Why It Could Win:</strong> A collection of accomplished student-athletes that work well together have a chance. That's Select. Ragins is a tough middle hitter, and Wright is one of the more underrated players in the state. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>CIA</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Roster:</strong> Sophia McGarvey, [player_tooltip player_id='215398' first='Alexie' last='Hogan'], [player_tooltip player_id='215413' first='Shannon' last='Moorman'], [player_tooltip player_id='215400' first='Ava' last='Paige'], [player_tooltip player_id='721042' first='Amelia' last='Porisch'], [player_tooltip player_id='215401' first='Ava' last='Salvo'], [player_tooltip player_id='538924' first='Larsen' last='Bonnstetter'], [player_tooltip player_id='508649' first='Brooke' last='Krogmann'], Rowan O'Keefe, [player_tooltip player_id='508672' first='Trevyn' last='Smith'], [player_tooltip player_id='508686' first='Jada' last='Smith']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Why It Could Win:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='508686' first='Jada' last='Smith'] (NW Missouri St.) impacts matches with her power at the pin. Krogmann (Upper Iowa) is a two-way presence in the middle of the net. Porisch (Air Force), Salvo (Santa Monica College) and Bonnstetter (Northern Michigan) will play at the next level. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Adrenaline</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Roster:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='753986' first='Grace' last='Whalen'], [player_tooltip player_id='215762' first='Emily' last='Brunson'], [player_tooltip player_id='215388' first='Adalyn' last='Hermanson'], Cydney Jaster, Rainie Pfohl, [player_tooltip player_id='730856' first='Kira' last='Klesner'], Eryn Jackson, Myah Cooper, [player_tooltip player_id='447579' first='Kelsey' last='Klesner']. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Why It Could Win:</strong> The Adrenaline roster is missing [player_tooltip player_id='447490' first='Carlee' last='Webber'], who played when I saw the team in St. Louis in February. That would be a big absence. Still, Whalen, Hermanson and the Klesners will put up a fight. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Predicted Order of Finish</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol class="wp-block-list"></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol class="wp-block-list"></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list {"ordered":true} --> <ol class="wp-block-list"></ol> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>1. Impact</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2. Select</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>3. Rockets</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>4. CIA</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5. Adrenaline </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->