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<p><br>I'm looking forward to checking out my first Prep Dig Gauntlet June 6-7 in suburban Milwaukee. Iowa will be well represented across the 15-17 age groups at the competitive, pre-USAV Nationals event.</p>
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<p>I've been fortunate enough to have seen most of the Iowa teams in person. One of the ones I did not catch, Iowa Premier 16-1, <a href="https://prepdig.com/2026/05/going-gauntlet-iowa-premier-16-1-claims-open-bid/?itm_source=parsely-api">was written about by Prep Dig's Chris Fitzgerald</a> in our "Going Gauntlet" series leading up to the show.</p>
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<p>I'll be putting together previews for the rest of our state's teams. Here's a look at Iowa Impact 17-2 Elite. <br></p>
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<p>We've talked a lot about the depth of talent in Iowa's 17U this season. Twelve teams have qualified for this month's USAV National Tournament in Indianapolis.</p>
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<p>That's a whole lot of instate kids lining up on club volleyball's biggest stage. The sport is alive and well here. </p>
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<p>Iowa Impact certainly has contributed to the cause. Its Elite 17-2 squad tied for 11th place at the USAV Iowa Regional Tournament, which was good enough to earn a trickle-down Freedom Division bid to nationals. </p>
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<p>Impact will tune up for its grand finale in Indy by competing with top teams at this week's Prep Dig Gauntlet. Tough teams will be waiting in the Premier Division.</p>
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<p>Ankeny Centennial's [player_tooltip player_id='941044' first='Teagan' last='Jackson'] is a bouncy outside that stands out for her athleticism. Her Jaguar classmate, [player_tooltip player_id='729465' first='Lily' last='Harmon'], is a well-rounded performer in the back row. The senior-to-be covers a lot of court using a combination of quickness and awareness. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='918508' first='Macie' last='Kohl'] is one of the state's most underrated 2027s. The dynamic setter is shining this club season, perhaps foreshadowing a breakout senior campaign at powerhouse Ankeny in the fall. Her classmate, [player_tooltip player_id='992194' first='Quinn' last='Roush'], should join Kohl in taking on a larger role for the Hawks this fall after appearing in all of their 37 matches last season en route to the state semifinals.</p>
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<p>Fellow Ankeny seniors-to-be [player_tooltip player_id='992199' first='Ashley' last='Howard'] and [player_tooltip player_id='755960' first='Haylie' last='Eimers'] also could be in line for greater contributions for a Hawk outfit with designs on a deep postseason run in 2026. Howard is an active middle with long arms and emerging power. Eimers brings versatility to the court as a sound setter with the athleticism and range to be effective on the right side. <br><br>[player_tooltip player_id='845406' first='Delaney' last='Edwards'] is a dangerous obstacle for opponents at the opposite pin. The Bondurant-Farrar product is enjoying a season for Impact that portends well for what could be coming for the Blue Jays in the fall.</p>
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<p>Des Moines Christian's [player_tooltip player_id='826218' first='Faith' last='Hull'] provides impact with another finisher on the right side of the net. The long-limbed lefty boasts excellent upside. </p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='992201' first='Harper' last='Cowman'] of Pella is yet another weapon for Elite 17-2 at the pin. Like she did as a Dutch junior last season, Cowman is impacting matches as a two-way performer for this team. She's an excellent breakout pick for this coming prep campaign.</p>
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<p>ADM's [player_tooltip player_id='882456' first='Grace' last='Welch'] gives Impact another influential player in the back row, [player_tooltip player_id='992204' first='Olivia' last='Ramsay'] from Centennial and [player_tooltip player_id='992205' first='Elizabeth' last='Ebinger'] are versatile contributors at the net. </p>
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I'm looking forward to checking out my first Prep Dig Gauntlet June 6-7 in suburban Milwaukee. Iowa will be well represented across the 15-17 age groups at the competitive, pre-USAV Nationals event. I've been fortunate enough to have seen most of the Iowa teams in person. One of the ones I did not catch, Iowa Premier 16-1, was written about by Prep Dig's Chris Fitzgerald in our "Going Gauntlet" series leading up to the show. I'll be putting together previews for the rest of our state's teams. Here's a look at Iowa Impact 17-2 Elite. We've talked a lot about the depth of talent in Iowa's 17U this season. Twelve teams have qualified for this month's USAV National Tournament in Indianapolis. That's a whole lot of instate kids lining up on club volleyball's…
