Previewing Iowa 15U at USAV Las Vegas Nationals
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The USAV nationals gets underway this week in Las Vegas. You can check out our 16U and 17U previews in preparing to follow Iowa clubs in those age groups. Here’s a look at the 15U group, many of whom appeared…
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Continue ReadingThe USAV nationals gets underway this week in Las Vegas. You can check out our 16U and 17U previews in preparing to follow Iowa clubs in those age groups.
Here’s a look at the 15U group, many of whom appeared in Prep Dig’s recently released Class of 2027 Rankings:
PowerPlex Henkelman, National Division
This squad took home the gold championship at the Iowa regional in late March. It instilled confidence in a group that already boasts tons of talent.
Prep Dig’s No. 3 prospect in ’27, Logan Vogt Logan Vogt 6'1" | OH Waukee Northwest | 2027 State IA , helped Waukee Northwest win a Class 5A state championship last fall. This club season, she’s patrolled the pin and continued developing overall as a player. Her classmate with the Wolves and 11th-ranked prospect, Piper Ladwig Piper Ladwig 6'3" | OH Waukee Northwest | 2027 State IA , provides another powerful front-row presence.
Another Wolf, Avery Edgington Avery Edgington 5'8" | RS Waukee Northwest | 2027 State IA , does damage on the right side and beyond. Still another from Northwest, Liv Davis Liv Davis 5'9" | S Waukee Northwest | 2027 State IA , shines as a well-rounded setter with versatility, and shares the position with Miley Geise Miley Geise S Roland Story | 2027 State IA from Roland-Story. Northwest’s Leah Janulewicz Leah Janulewicz 5'9" | DS/L Waukee Northwest | 2027 State IA provides punch in the back.
Oskaloosa’s Jenna Harbour Jenna Harbour 5'5" | DS/L Oskaloosa | 2027 State IA also holds it down in the back row and is the fourth-rated DS/L in the recruiting cycle. Raquel Risk Raquel Risk 6'0" | OH Ankeny | 2027 State IA from Ankeny checks in as the No. 10 outside hitter in the class by Prep Dig.
Harley Askelsen Harley Askelsen 5'11" | MB Ballard | 2027 State IA of Ballard ranks as one of the better middle hitters in the grade. She’s complemented in the center of the net by Centennial’s Kenlie Erickson Kenlie Erickson 5'8" | MB Ankeny Centennial | 2027 State IA .
Iowa Rockets 15R, National Division
15R finished second to PowerPlex at regionals in late March. This squad is stocked with some of the top Iowa players in the age group.
It includes Prep Dig’s No. 1 player in the 2027, Sophia Austen Sophia Austen 6'1" | OH Iowa City West | 2027 State IA . The Iowa City West sophomore continues improving as a hitter and sharpening her game elsewhere around the court. She’s complemented by powerful pin Ellie Wilson Ellie Wilson 5'9" | OH Iowa City Liberty | 2027 State IA , the 10th-ranked player in the class.
Wilson’s Iowa City Liberty classmate, Edie Miller Edie Miller 5'7" | DS/L Iowa City Liberty | 2027 State IA , is the top-ranked non-hitter in the cycle. The dynamic libero possesses the skills, quickness and reflexes necessary for consistent quality performance in the back row. Her sister, Hadley Miller Hadley Miller 5'7" | S Iowa City Liberty | 2027 State IA , the state’s No. 4 setter in ’27, shares the consistency-in-volleyball gene with her sibling and shares setting duties on this squad with the talented Belle Seaman Belle Seaman 5'9" | S Muscatine | 2027 State IA .
Bailey Simpson Bailey Simpson 6'0" | MB Clear Creek-Amana | 2027 State IA and Hattie Galloway Hattie Galloway 6'1" | MB City, Iowa City | 2027 State IA give 15R an embarrassment of riches in the middle of the net. Addison Allaman Addison Allaman 5'10" | DS/L Pleasant Valley | 2027 State IA and Adalyn Kruse Adalyn Kruse 5'11" | MB Holy Trinity | 2027 State IA provide quality depth for this outfit.
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Adrenaline Maddie, USA DIVISION
I scouted this team a few times throughout the season. It was packed with potential.
Mount Vernon’s Sophia Meester Sophia Meester OH Mount Vernon | 2027 State IA stands out as a primary pin that contributes all around the court. Skyllan Ousley from Cedar Rapids Kennedy, Brynlee Bettcher Brynlee Bettcher OH IA of Mount Vernon and Peyton LeMieux give this outfit another trio big swingers.
Setter Lila Eastvold Lila Eastvold S Iowa City West | 2027 State IA does well in running the show for Maddie. Addison Phillips Addison Phillips 5'10" | MB Kennedy | 2027 State IA stands out in the middle of the net, and libero Taylor Hoskins Taylor Hoskins DS/L IA does so in the back row.
Platform Adidas, Liberty Division
Platform claimed fourth place at the Iowa regional in March. It pushed CIA Black to three sets in the third-place match.
Assumption’s Emmy Burkhart Emmy Burkhart OH Assumption | 2027 IA and Liv Barudin Liv Barudin 5'11" | OH Pleasant Valley | 2027 IA from Pleasant Valley supply Platform with two productive pins. Rachel Allen Rachel Allen 5'2" | DS/L Pleasant Valley | 2027 State IA , Carly Bachman Carly Bachman Bettendorf | 2027 IA , Quinn Schroeder Quinn Schroeder RS Central DeWitt | 2027 IA , Grace Danielson Grace Danielson S IA , Clare Yeggy Clare Yeggy MB Pleasant Valley | 2027 IA and Alexis Stilwell Alexis Stilwell MB IA also help fuel this outfit.
Iowa Rockets 15-1, American Division
This team finished sixth at the Iowa regional.
Kaitlin Loria, Heather Hingst Heather Hingst MB CR Prairie | 2027 IA , Brooklyn Wheeler, Sydney Van Heukelom Sydney Van Heukelom MB Iowa City Liberty | 2027 IA and Kendra Nolton Kendra Nolton OH Grinnell | 2027 IA help supply 15-1 with front-row weapons that can keep the pressure on the opponent. Mya Wagner is steady in the back.
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Six Pack, American Division
Don’t be surprised if this team enjoys quite a bit of success in the desert. It’s led by No. 4 prospect in state, Waukee sophomore Malia Rogers Malia Rogers 6'2" | OH Waukee | 2027 State IA . She’s a high-ceiling prospect with a loud game.
Addie Bollier Addie Bollier 5'3" | DS/L Regina Catholic | 2027 State IA from Regina is enjoying a super club season and checks in at No. 7 in ’27 for Iowa. Dallas Center-Grimes middle blocker Maggie Leifker Maggie Leifker 5'11" | MB Dallas Center Grimes | 2027 State IA is the 14th-ranked prospect overall, and her prep teammate, Gwen Farley Gwen Farley 5'10" | S Dallas Center-Grimes | 2027 State IA , sets the squad. Gabrielle Demmer Gabrielle Demmer DS/L Western Dubuque | 2027 State IA stands out in the back, and Haley Haley Nissen | 2025 IA ‘ last=’Badker’] and Lucy Anderson Lucy Anderson RS South Hardin | 2027 State IA help up front.
Eastern Iowa Bulldogs, Freedom Division
It should be an excellent experience in Vegas for the Eastern Iowa Bulldogs. It’s a talented roster.
Haley Engels (Bettendorf) played varsity basketball as a freshman last year and adds athleticism to this team. Audrey Misiag, Anna Kilstrom, Marlee Griffin and Myla Peterson were Bettendorf freshman squad in ’23.
Iowa Impact, Freedom Division
This Impact outfit took third in the silver bracket at the Iowa regional. Now it’ll look to make some noise in the desert.
Myla Brown (Norwalk), Brynn Cibula Brynn Cibula 5'6" | DS/L Valley | 2027 IA (WDM Valley), Hailey Estrem (Ballard), Dottie Reed (Winter) and Gracie Fuller Gracie Fuller 5'4" | DS/L Dallas Center- Grimes | 2026 State IA (Dallas Center-Grimes) are among the Impact players to watch.
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