2026 Club Team Preview: Club Iowa Juniors 16 Black

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>Get 30% off your first billing cycle with code:&nbsp;howe30&nbsp;in the coupon code area</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://prepdig.com/2025/12/2026-club-team-preview-club-iowa-juniors-17-black/">2026 Club Team Preview: [program_tooltip program_id='429065' first='Club' last='Iowa Juniors'] 17 Black</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We're rolling along with our 2026 Club Team Preview series here on Prep Dig Iowa. The goal is highlighting as many teams as possible before we get the season underway next month. Then we'll shift to scouting reports and roundups from real matches.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The preseason process works best when directors get us rosters or point us to where they're posted on line. Requests for those are out. If you did not receive one (sometimes our contact information is outdated), you can send them to RobHoweHN@gmail.com.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Cedar Valley has long been talent rich when it comes to volleyball. From small schools to the big ones, some of Iowa's top prep players reside in this region of the state. It helps stock several of the state's better club programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[program_tooltip program_id='429065' first='Club' last='Iowa Juniors'] (CIA) annually competes with the best squads across all age groups. That can be expected this upcoming season from CIA 16 Black.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This outfit should be strong in the back row with a pair of impressive performers from the Mississippi Valley Conference. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='748340' first='Lola' last='Quagliano'] came up with 167 digs for a Western Dubuque team that reached the regional finals, where it fell to eventual Class 4A state champion North Scott. While she's a strong passer and defender, Quagliano has been one of the most productive setters in the state during the last two years. As a sophomore in 2025, she dished out 810 assists and added 46 kills. Her versatility should be valuable during the club campaign.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='767026' first='Elsie' last='Gerdes'] served as the libero on a CIA 15 Black team that finished fourth at last season's Iowa Regional. She took a step forward developing this season within a Cedar Falls program that's one of the best at building up student-athletes. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='755663' first='Adeana' last='Murch'] will serve as the setter for this group after helping Denver win another state championship last month. With her favored position filled by an all-stater, the sophomore proved versatile in attacking at the pin with 323 kills (.284), adding 76 digs and 24.0 blocks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>CIA 16 Black features a pair of productive two-way middle hitters. [player_tooltip player_id='545984' first='Kamdyn' last='Moore'] contributed to a Grundy Center operation that reached the state semifinals in Class 2A. [player_tooltip player_id='826988' first='Lauren' last='Meaney'] registered 178 kills and 43.0 blocks as a sophomore for a Janesville program that made it to the 1A state title match.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Especially deep at the pins, CIA 16 Black should be able to mount a strong attack in 2026. [player_tooltip player_id='791383' first='Joy' last='Burkle'] thrived as a sophomore for Beckman Catholic this season, piling up 313 kills (.259), 252 digs and 29.0 digs during the Trailblazers' journey to the Class 2A state tournament. Her twin sister, Jaylin Burkle, also enjoyed a big 10th-grade campaign with 171 kills (.203), 75 digs and 23.0 blocks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='902985' first='Jenna' last='Blythe'] played a key role in Grundy Center's run to the state semifinals. The sophomore ranked fourth among Spartans with 194 kills despite playing about 30 fewer sets than the team leaders. She added 61 digs and 22.0 blocks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Union Community advanced to the regional finals with [player_tooltip player_id='730396' first='Caitlyn' last='Schneider'] enjoying a solid sophomore year. Her 231 kills (.248) rated third among Knights. She paced them with 126.0 blocks. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='804567' first='Anna' last='Embretson'] produced 194 kills for Benton in 2025. She proved her versatility with 233 digs, the second most among Bobcats. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->