Iowa Rockets College Recruiting

Browse the list of Iowa Rockets players on the Unsigned Players recruiting page. Contact us anytime for more information on these players!

Weekend Recap March 27/28 – Regionals and Qualifiers

Results from another outstanding weekend! 

  • 11 Black – 1st place – Regionals
  • 12 Black – 1st place – Regionals
  • 13 Black – 6th place – Regionals
  • 13-1 – 11th place – Regionals
  • 14R – 1st place – Regionals
  • 14 Black – 4th place Regionals
  • 15R – 1st place – Regionals
  • 15-1 8th place – Regionals
  • 15 Black – 14th place – Regionals
  • 16-1 8th place – Regionals
  • 16 Black – 5th place – Regionals
  • 17 Black – 5th place – Regionals
  • 11 Gold – 3rd place – Ohana 12s
  • 14 Gold – 3rd place – Coe College 15s/16s
  • 16R – 5th place – Northern Lights Qualifier
  • 16-1 – 1st place – Iowa Select Tourney 

Congratulations to Iowa Rockets team superb performance up and down the age groups at Iowa Regionals this past weekend.  With 5 age divisions (11s – 15s) able to qualify for Nationals, Iowa Rockets qualified 5 teams.  Congratulations to Iowa Rockets 11 Black (1st), 12 Black (1st), 14R (first), 15R (1st) and 14 Black (4th).  More pictures coming soon!!

 

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Iowa Rockets 14R and 15R Iowa Region Champs 2023!  Qualifies for Nationals  (photo Chris Miller)
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Iowa Rockets 14 Black – Iowa Region 4th place – Qualifies for Nationals
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Iowa Rockets 12 Black Iowa Region Champs.  Qualifies for Nationals.
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Iowa Rockets 11 Black Iowa Region Champs.  Qualifies for Nationals.

 

Weekend Recap March 11/12

Here’s the scoop from Des Moines to Davenport!

  • 12 Black – 1st place – Queen of the QC – Davenport
  • 13 Black – 1st place – Queen of the QC – Davenport
  • 14R – 1st place – Queen of the QC – Davenport
  • 15R – 1st place – Queen of the QC – Davenport
  • 12 Gold – 6th place – Big Cats 13s/14s 
  • 14 Gold – 2nd place – Coe College 15s/16s 
  • 15-1 – 3rd place – Queen of the QC – Davenport
  • 16R – 5th place Qualifying Regionals
  • 16-1 – 8th place Qualifying Regionals
  • 17R – 3rd place Qualifying Regionals (qualifies for Nationals)
  • 17-1 – 5th place flight 1 Qualifying Regionals
  • 18R – 2nd place Qualifying Regionals (qualifies for Nationals)
  • 18-1 – 3rd place bronze Qualifying Regionals

Weekend Recap

Here’s the scoop on this past weekend in and around Iowa.

  • 10 Black – 1st place – Platform Elite tourney
  • 11 Black – 2nd place – Waterloo
  • 11 Gold – 1st in consolation – CPU
  • 12 Gold – 2nd place Marion
  • 13-1 – 1st place – Peosta tourney
  • 13 Gold – 1st place – Clark College 14s tourney
  • 14 Black – 1st in consolation – Surge 15s/16s tourney
  • 14 Gold – 1st place – Mt Vernon tourney
  • 15 Black – 1st place – Big Cat 16s tourney
  • 16R – 1st place – Rumble Along the River 18s  (Peoria)
  • 16-1 – 2nd place – Legit 17s tourney
  • 16 Black – 2nd place – Platform Elite tourney
  • 17-1 – 3rd place – Platform 17/18s tourney
  • 17 Black – 5th place – Rumble Along the River 18s

Weekend Recap

Here’s the scoop on the weekend of February 11 & 12, 2023.  Another great weekend for Iowa Rockets!

  • 11 Gold  Platform Elite 12s tourney – 2nd Place
  • 13 Gold Rockets Blast – 3rd place
  • 14R Rockets Blast – 1st place
  • 14 Black Rockets Blast – 3rd place
  • 14 Gold Rockets Blast – 7th place
  • 15R Rockets Blast 15s – 1st place
  • 15R Rockets Blast 16s – 3rd place
  • 15-1 Rockets Blast – 5th place
  • 15-1 Platform Elite 17s tourney – 1st place
  • 15 Black Rockets Blast 15s – 3rd place
  • 15 Black Rockets Blast – 2nd place
  • 16R Rockets Blast – 2nd place
  • 16-1 Rockets Blast – 7th place
  • 16 Black Rockets Blast – 1st place
  • 17R Rockets Blast – 3rd place
  • 17-1 Rockets Blast – 2nd place
  • 17 Black Rockets Blast 17/18s – 13th place
  • 18R Rockets Blast – 2nd place
  • 18-1 Rockets Blast – 4th place

Weekend Recap

Here’s the scoop on the weekend of February 4 & 5, 2023.  Another great weekend for Iowa Rockets!

  • 10 Black (12s Division) – 8th Place
  • 11 Black (12s Division) – 3rd Place
  • 11 Gold (12s Division) – 8th Place
  • 12 Gold – 3rd Place
  • 12 Black – 1st Place
  • 13 Black – 2nd Place
  • 13-1 – 3rd Place
  • 15 Black (16s division) – 1st place (Peoria)
  • 16 Black – 3th Place

Weekend Recap

Here’s the scoop on the weekend of January 28-29, 2023.  Another great weekend for Iowa Rockets!

Iowa Invitational @ TBK Bank Sports Complex in Bettendorf

  • 11 Black (12s Division) – 2nd Place
  • 12 Black (13’s Division) – 2nd Place in Silver
  • 13 Black – Tied for 3rd Place
  • 13-1 – 2nd Place
  • 14R (15s Division) – Tied for 3rd Place
  • 14Black – Tied for 5th Place
  • 15R (16s Division) – 1st Place
  • 15-1 – Tied for 5th Place
  • 16R (17s Division) – 1st Place
  • 16-1 – Tied for 3rd Place
  • 16 Black – Tied for 5th Place
  • 17R (18s Division) – Tied for 3rd Place
  • 18-1 – 2nd Place in Silver

Northern Lights National Qualifier in Minneapolis

  • 18R (Open Division) – 4th Place
  • 17-1 (American Division) – Tied for 3rd Place in the Silver

Mount Pleasant Tourney

  • 13 Gold – 2nd Place

Iowa Rockets 18R captures 1st place at Windy City Qualifier

Iowa State HS All Tournament Team Players

Congratulations to the many Iowa Rockets players and their high school teams at the 2022 Iowa State HS State Tournament!!  Iowa Rockets players were well represented coming from 9 different area high school teams.  Of these 38 Rockets players at the tournament 4 were selected for the All Tournament team in their respective classes:

  • Shelby Kimm
  • Chloe Cline
  • Bliss Beck
  • Meg Berkland

Congratulations Iowa Rockets Players in Your High School Season

We are proud of our many, many Iowa Rockets players who helped their high school teams. Along the way they received many awards and recognitions!! Here is a list of the Iowa Rockets players and their accolades. (Please contact Iowa Rockets if you have additional recognition which we may have missed.)

Abbey Bence West Burlington HS Sr.
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
  • 1st Team All Conference SEISC
Addison Clark Mt Pleasant HS Fr.
  • All SEC Conference Honorable Mention
Addison Gileson Clear Creek Amana HS Jr.
  • 2nd Team All Conference WAMAC
Alaina Greenlee Iowa City West HS Sr
  • 1st Team All Conference MVC
Allie Barlow CR Jefferson HS Sr.
  • State Honorable Mention Team 5A by Iowa Coaches Association
  • 1st Team All Conference MVC
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
  • 1st Team All-Metro
Aly Stahle Solon HS Jr.
  • All District Team Iowa Coaches Association
  • Honorable Mention Team All Conference WaMac
Amiya Smallwood Sigourney HS Jr.
  • 2nd Team All Conference SEISC
Asta Hildebrand Iowa City Liberty HS So.
  • State Honorable Mention Team 5A by Iowa Coaches Association
  • 1st Team All Conference MVC
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
Aubrey Luvan CR Jefferson HS Sr.
  • Honorable Mention Team All-Metro
Ava Czarnecki Lisbon HS Jr.
  • 1st Team All Conference Tri-River
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
  • State Honorable Mention Team 2A by Iowa Coaches Association
Ava Morrison West Liberty HS So.
  • 2nd Team All Conference RVC
Avery Lower Clear Creek Amana HS Fr.
  • 2nd Team All Conference WAMAC
Avery Van Hook Marion HS Sr.
  • State Elite Team by Iowa Coaches Association
  • State Player of the Year for 4A by Iowa Coaches Association
  • Player of the Year All-Metro
  • 1st Team All Conference WAMAC
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
  • State 1st Team 4A by Iowa Coaches Association
  • 1st Team All-Metro
  • Senior All-Star Team by Iowa Coaches Association
Bliss Beck Clear Creek Amana HS Jr.
  • State 1st Team 4A by Iowa Coaches Association
  • Player of the Year WAMAC
  • 4A State All Tournament Team
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
  • 1st Team All Conference WAMAC
  • State 1st Team 4A by Iowa Coaches Association
Brooke Ellyson Mt Vernon HS Jr.
  • 2nd Team All Conference WAMAC
Brooklyn Buysse West Liberty HS Sr.
  • State 2nd Team 3A by Iowa Coaches Association
  • 1st Team All Conference RVC
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
Caitlin Jensen North Cedar HS Sr.
  • 1st Team All Conference Tri-River
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
  • State Honorable Mention Team 1A by Iowa Coaches Association
  • Player of the Year Tri-River Conference
Chloe Cline Pleasant Valley HS Sr.
  • State 1st Team 5A by Iowa Coaches Association
  • 5A All Tournament Team State HS Tournament
  • 1st team all conference
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
  • Senior All-Star Team by Iowa Coaches Association
Clare Mulholland Northeast HS So.
  • 2nd Team All Conference RVC
Emily Dooley Marion HS Sr.
  • Honorable Mention Team All-Metro
Emma Slings CR Jefferson HS Sr.
  • Honorable Mention Team All-Metro
  • Honorable Mention Team MVC
Emily Hemphill Wapello HS Jr.
  • 1st Team All Conference SEISC
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
Emmy McComas Iowa City HS So.
  • 2nd Team All Conference MVC
Gabby Deery Burlington Notre Dame Sr.
  • State 1st Team 1A by Iowa Coaches Association
  • State Player of the Year for 1A by Iowa Coaches Association
  • Player of the Year SEI Conference
  • 1st Team All Area
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
  • 1st Team All Conference
  • Senior All-Star Team by Iowa Coaches Association
Grace Coble WACO HS Sr.
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
  • Player of the Year SEI Conference
  • 3rd Team 1A by Iowa Coaches Association
Grace Erwin Solon HS Jr.
  • 1st Team All Conference WAMAC
Isabelle Ritter West Burlington HS Sr.
  • 2nd Team All Conference SEISC
Izzy Roorda Montezuma HS Jr.
  • Honorable Mention All Conference South Iowa Cedar League
Jessie Julius Williamsburg HS Sr.
  • 1st Team All Conference WAMAC
Kenna Marlow West Burlington HS Sr.
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
Kezia McQuillen Monticello HS Jr.
  • 2nd Team All Conference RVC
Lauren Koch Iowa City HS Jr.
  • Academic All State by Iowa Coaches Association
Leighton Messinger Washington HS Fr.
  • 1st Team All Conference SEC
Lilly Bergren Fairfield HS So.
  • 2nd Team All Conference SEC
Logan Keller CPU HS So.
  • 2nd Team All Conference WAMAC
Madelyn Falco West Branch HS So.
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
  • 2nd Team All Conference RVC
Mandy Chizek Belle Plain HS Sr.
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
Mariah Rollins Iowa City Liberty HS Jr.
  • Honorable Mention MVC
Meg Berkland Clear Creek Amana HS Jr.
  • State 1st Team 4A by Iowa Coaches Association
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
  • 1st Team All Conference WAMAC
  • 4A State All Tournament Team
Melae Lacy Iowa City West HS Jr.
  • 1st Team All Conference MVC
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
Michaela Goad Marion HS Jr.
  • State 1st Team 4A by Iowa Coaches Association
  • 1st Team All Conference WAMAC
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
  • 1st Team All-Metro
Monica Morales West Liberty HS Sr.
  • State 2nd Team 3A by Iowa Coaches Association
  • 1st Team All Conference RVC
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
Natalie Hartman Marion HS Jr.
  • 2nd Team All Conference WAMAC
  • 2nd Team All-Metro
Paeton Hyde Galena HS Sr.
  • 1st Team All State 1A/2A Illinois Coaches Association
  • 1st Team All Conference
  • All Academic Team Illinois Coaches Association
Peyton Johnson Marion HS Sr.
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
  • 2nd Team All Conference WAMAC
  • 1st Team All-Metro
Presley Myers Holy Trinity Catholic Fr.
  • State Honorable Mention Team 1A by Iowa Coaches Association
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
Reese Naeve Regina Catholic Fr.
  • 1st Team All Conference RVC
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
  • State Honorable Mention Team 2A by Iowa Coaches Association
Ruby McDonough Iowa City HS Sr.
  • Honorable Mention All Conference MVC
Shelby Kimm Iowa City Liberty HS Sr.
  • State 1st Team 5A by Iowa Coaches Association
  • 5A State All Tournament Team
  • 1st Team All Conference MVC
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
  • Senior All-Star Team by Iowa Coaches Association
  • Academic All State by Iowa Coaches Association
Sidney Slay Iowa City HS Jr.
  • Honorable Mention All Conference MVC
Sophia Armstrong West Burlington HS Sr.
  • 1st Team All Area
  • State 3rd Team 2A by Iowa Coaches Association
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
  • Player of the Year SEI Conference
  • Senior All-Star Team by Iowa Coaches Association
Sophie Buysse West Liberty HS So.
  • 1st Team All Conference RVC
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
Stella Smith Davenport Central HS So.
  • MAC Conference Honorable Mention
  • All Metro Honorable Mention
Sydney Wagner Regina Catholic Sr.
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
  • 2nd Team All Conference RVC
Taylor Ray CR Prairie HS Sr.
  • Honorable Mention Team All-Metro
Zaria Larsen CR Jefferson HS Jr.
  • Honorable Mention MVC

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Rockets 4v4 League Always a Great Time

Iowa Rockets Jr HS 4s League for 2022 It’s a wrap! All the players had a GREAT time at the Iowa Rockets Jr HS 4v4 tournament! Great rallies, great competition, great friends! Enjoy the pics of some of the teams. Thank you for attending and we’ll see you again NEXT YEAR for the Iowa Rockets … Read more

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Iowa Rockets Volleyball and Summer Tryouts

Although the next volleyball club season is months away, there is a stir with early tryouts. This is confusing and stressful for players – and parents. Your best protection is to be well-informed and to understand things as you navigate your way through the tryout and commitment process.

Iowa Rockets does not have Summer Tryouts.

We feel this is a time for players and families to take a break from the hustle and stress of competitive volleyball.  Use this time for family vacation, or explore off-season activities.  School volleyball season will be upon us soon enough.  There is no need to fill the summer months with undue worry and stress.

Summer tryouts are fraught with uncertainty and risk. A lot can happen in the 3 months between now and when club season actually starts. Injuries, coaches and players moving out of the area, high school season that causes a player’s focus to change or perhaps wanting to concentrate on another sport, college commitments that change what a player wants, etc.  Also, we have seen a lot of partial teams form in the summer only to fold in the fall because they could not fill all the positions.  It’s best to make your commitment closer to the actual time that you will be starting, to reduce risk and uncertainty.

Lastly, a club cannot force you to accept an early offer before you are ready. Iowa Region volleyball protects you against this.  If a club really wants you (a) ask them to send you the official Iowa Region Online Commitment offer via email and (b) ask them to give you the time you need to make an informed decision.

Enjoy your summer and work hard this coming school season.

If you would like to learn more about Iowa Rockets or tryouts contact us and we can chat!

15 Iowa Rockets Teams to Nationals

Congratulation to the 15 Iowa Rockets teams who attended Nationals tournaments this season.  This includes Phoenix:  Iowa Rockets 18R and 18-1,  Orlando: Iowa Rockets 16 Black and 15-1, Indianapolis: Iowa Rockets 17R, 17-1, 16R, 16-1, 15R, 15 Black, 14R, 14 Black, 13 Black, 12 Black, and 11 Black.  These teams qualified for Nationals with outstanding finishes at Iowa Regions (3 REGIONAL CHAMPIONS, 2 second place finish, 1 third place finish).   The teams showed great strength at Nationals at every age group.  This included Gold Bracket finishes for 4 teams, Silver Bracket finish for 1 team, and Bronze Bracket finishes for 5 teams.

  • Iowa Rockets 18R – Bronze Bracket, 17th place overall in National Division (Phoenix) 6 wins / 2 losses
  • Iowa Rockets 17R – Bronze Bracket,  19th place overall in National Division with 7 wins and 3 losses
  • Iowa Rockets 171 – Gold Bracket, 5th place overall
  • Iowa Rockets 161 – Bronze Bracket 18th place overall
  • Iowa Rockets 16 Black – 63rd out of 188 teams
  • Iowa Rockets 15R – Bronze Bracket 13th place overall in Liberty Division with 7 wins and 3 losses
  • Iowa Rockets 151 – Gold Bracket, 5th place overall (Orlando) with 11 wins and 1 loss
  • Iowa Rockets 14R – Gold Bracket, 5th place overall in National Division with 8 wins and 1  loss
  • Iowa Rockets 14 Black – Gold Bracket, 5th place overall
  • Iowa Rockets 13 Black – Silver Bracket 11th place overall in USA Division with 7 wins and 2 losses
  • Iowa Rockets 11 Black – Bronze Bracket  19th place overall in National Division
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Iowa HP Camp Filled with Rockets

The Iowa High Performance camp is always chalked with talent from across Iowa.  The camp includes 11s – 17s ages.  I understand there were about 400 players (including boys) at the camp.  Iowa Rockets always sends a strong contingent of players.  This year, is not exception.  Congratulations to the 22 Iowa Rockets players for being selected and participating in the Iowa Region High Performance camp:  Caylee Jensen, Zane Ehler, Audrey Small, Izzy McDonald, Ava Carlson, Ellie Farmer, Bailey Simpson, Ellie Wilson, Edie Miller, Hadley Miller, Addi Allaman, Sophia Austen, Reese Naeve, Emily Henderson, Kennedy Whitford, Izzy Kremer, Gabby Morales, Monica Morales, Brianna Henning, Emmy McComas, Molly Albrecht and Joslyn Mehaffy.

 

15 Iowa Rocket Teams to Nationals

2021-22 was another great season for Iowa Rockets VBC. All 20 Rockets teams had a ton of FUN and success this year. A quick peak at the Rockets Tournament page show super finishes by ALL the Rockets teams from Phoenix to Indiana.  A quick peak at the Rockets Facebook or Instagram or the Rockets Weekend page show smiles and hugs on and off the court. This season Rockets added 3 more Qualifying Regional champions (11 Black, 14R and 17R) in addition to 2nd or 3rd place finishes by 13 Black, 16R and 18R and non-Qualifying finishes of 1st (14 Gold), 3rd (13 Gold), 3rd (15 Black).  Additionally, at National Qualifiers Rockets teams finished very well: 2nd in USA (13 Black), 3rd in Open (14R), 2nd in Freedom (15R) , 6th in Open (17R). All in all, Iowa Rockets has 15 teams who are completing at Nationals in Phoenix or Indianapolis or Orlando!!

Rockets weekend – recap

Here’s the scoop on the weekend of January 14-15, 2023. WOW – another great weekend. Rockets 10 Black – 2nd in 11s at Adrenaline tourney Rockets 12 Gold – 1st at West Branch tourney Rockets 13 Gold – 1st at Adrenaline tourney Rockets 15 Black – 1st at Platform tourney Rockets 16R – 1st in … Read more

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Ready for the BIG GAME??

Rockets teams showing their strength before the big game this weekend!!  Check out the Rockets Blast schedules & good luck with the football thing, too.

Rockets Blast schedules and information for Sunday February 13th are now available. Please check back on the day before the tournament for any last minute changes.
Thank you to everybody who attended Rockets Blast I on February 5th and 6th.  It was a smashing success!! Glad everybody had a great time.

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Please note we must adhere to the Covid safety protocols of the gyms we are using for Rockets Blast.  We recommend everybody wear a mask while in the buildings.  However, the City of Iowa City requires the following while at Mercer Aquatic Center (Scanlon Gym):  A mask is required in the lobby, hallways, team camp area and bathrooms.  It is recommended that you wear it inside the gym (but not required) and girls may lower their masks during play Team camp space and especially bleacher space is limited; so we recommend that spectators leave the gym or facility when not playing.  There will be 1 table for each team camp in the team camp area.  Please keep your camp small and do not mix with other teams.

Congratulations Kora Ruff – Gatorade Player of the Year

Kora Ruff was selected as the Iowa Gatorade Player of the Year!!  Congratulations on a stellar high school career with the Pleasant Valley Spartans.  Read more about Kora and the team.

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Hangin’ with the Globetrotters

Look who Iowa Rockets 12 Black team ran into at Xtream!!  Having a great time at practice and hangin’ out with the Harlem Globetrotters.

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Merry Christmas From Iowa Rockets

Wishing everybody a Very Volley Christmas!

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Iowa Rockets BLAST!

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Tournament sign-up is right around the corner.  We are pleased to announce the dates for 2021 Iowa Rockets Blast tournaments.  We are over 3 dates this year and will again be using the new, spacious Green State Fieldhouse / Xtream arena and University of Iowa Fieldhouse.

  • Saturday, Feb 5th (5 courts)
    • 12s Power division
    • 13 Qualifying division
  • Sunday, Feb 6th (8 courts)
    • 11s & 12s Gold division
    • 14 Qualifying division
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  • Sunday, Feb 13th (16 courts)
    • 13 Gold  division
    • 14 Gold division
    • 15 Gold division
    • 16/17 Gold division
    • 16 Qualifying division
    • 17 Qualifying division
    • 18 Qualifying division
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Teams may pre-register for the qualifying divisions.  Send email with your request on/before Thursday, Dec 2nd.  Reserve your spot before they are gone!

Iowa Rockets Player High School Recognition

Congratulation to the Iowa Rockets players who earned honors on their high school teams. Over 50 players garnered awards at the conference, district, state, and their local area. Special congratulations to Macy Daufeldt as Volleyball Co-Player of the Year for the state of Iowa and as 3A Player of the Year, Kora Ruff as the 5A player of the year, and Gabby Deery as 1A player of the year. We are very proud of all our Iowa Rockets players, their teams and their accomplishments in the 2021 High School Season. *

Player High School Grade Award
Abby Bence West Burlington HS Jr.
  • Honorable Mention All-Hawk Eye Conference
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
Addison Gisleson Clear Creek Amana HS So.
  • 2nd Team All Conference WAMAC
Alexis Moses CR Prairie HS Sr.
  • Honorable Mention MVC
Allie Barlow CR Jefferson HS Jr.
  • Honorable Mention 5A by Iowa Coaches Association
  • 1st Team All Conference MVC
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
Ally Harris CR Kennedy HS Sr.
  • Honorable Mention MVC
Arra Cottrell Pleasent Valley HS Sr.
  • Honorable Mention 5A by Iowa Coaches Association
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
Asta Hildebrand Iowa City Liberty HS Fr.
  • 2nd Team All Conference MVC
Aubrey Luvan Jefferson HS Jr.
  • Honorable Mention MVC
Ava Czarnecki Lisbon HS So.
  • 2nd Team All Conference Tri-Rivers
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
Avery Van Hook Marion HS Jr.
  • 1st Team 4A by Iowa Coaches Association
  • 4A All Tournament Team State HS Tournament
  • Class 4A team by Des Moines Register
  • 1st Team All Conference WAMAC
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
Bliss Beck Clear Creek Amana HS So.
  • Honorable Mention 4A by Iowa Coaches Association
  • 1st Team All Conference WAMAC
  • Player of the Year WAMAC
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
Brooke Ellyson Mt Vernon HS So.
  • 2nd Team All Conference WAMAC
Brooklyn Buysse West Liberty HS Jr.
  • 3rd Team 3A by Iowa Coaches Association
  • Elite Team Conference River Valley
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
Caitlin Jensen North Cedar HS Jr.
  • All Conference Team River Valley
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
Calia Clubb Clear Creek Amana HS Sr.
  • Honorable Mention 4A by Iowa Coaches Association
  • 1st Team All Conference WAMAC
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
Carlie Schroeder Iowa City Liberty HS Sr.
  • Honorable Mention MVC
Chloe Cline Pleasent Valley HS Jr.
  • 2nd Team 5A by Iowa Coaches Association
  • 5A All Tournament Team State HS Tournament
  • 1st Team All Conference
  • 2nd team All Metro
  • Honorable Mention by Des Moines Register
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
Claire Montgomary Tipton HS Fr.
  • All Conference Team River Valley
Elise Mehaffy Marion HS Sr.
  • Honorable Mention 4A by Iowa Coaches Association
  • 2nd Team All Conference WAMAC
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
Ella McLaughlin North Scott HS Sr.
  • 2nd Team 4A by Iowa Coaches Association
  • 4A All Tournament Team State HS Tournament
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
Ella Ramsay Moline HS Sr.
  • IL All Metro Player of the Year- QC Times
  • 1st Team All Conference
Emily Hemphill Wapello HS So.
  • Honorable Mention All-Hawk Eye Conference
Emmy McComas Iowa City HS Fr.
  • Honorable Mention MVC
Gabby Deery Burlington Notre Dame Jr.
  • Captain 1A All Tournament Team State HS Tournament
  • 1st Team 1A by Iowa Coaches Association
  • Player of the Year for 1A by Iowa Coaches Association
  • Class 1A team by Des Moines Register
  • 1st Team All Area
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
  • 1st Team All Conference
  • Player of the Year for 1A by All-Hawk Eye
Gabie Schoreder Iowa City Liberty HS Sr.
  • 2nd Team 5A by Iowa Coaches Association
  • Honorable Mention by Des Moines Register
  • 1st Team All Conference MVC
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
Grace Coble WACO HS Jr.
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
Gracie Goad Marion HS Sr.
  • Honorable Mention WAMAC
Jessie Julius Williamsburg HS Jr.
  • 1st Team All Conference WAMAC
Katherine Kouba Iowa City West HS Sr.
  • 1st Team All Conference MVC
Kelsey Drake Wilton HS Sr.
  • 1st Team 2A by Iowa Coaches Association
  • Class 2A team by Des Moines Register
  • Elite Team Conference River Valley
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
Kenna Marlow West Burlington HS Jr.
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
Kora Ruff Pleasent Valley HS Sr.
  • Iowa Gatorade Player of the Year
  • Class 5A team by Des Moines Register
  • Elite Team by Iowa Coaches Association
  • Player of the Year Class 5A by Iowa Coaches Association
  • MAC Player of the year
  • 1st Team All Conference
  • IA All Metro Player of the Year- QC Times
  • Captain 5A All Tournament Team State HS Tournament
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
Lily Simpson Iowa City Regina Sr.
  • Honorable Mention 2A by Iowa Coaches Association
  • Elite Team Conference River Valley
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
Macy Daufeldt West Liberty HS Sr.
  • Co-Player of the Year (all classes) by Iowa Coaches Association
  • Captain 3A All Tournament Team State HS Tournament
  • 3A Player of the Year by Iowa Coaches Association
  • 1st Team All Conference
  • Elite Team Conference River Valley
  • Player of Year All Eastern Iowa
  • Class 3A team by Des Moines Register
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
Makayla Ribble Iowa City HS Sr.
  • 2nd Team All Conference MVC
Mandy Chizek Belle Plain HS Jr.
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
Mariah Rollins Iowa City Liberty HS So.
  • 2nd Team All Conference MVC
Maya Benhart North Cedar HS So.
  • All Conference Team River Valley
Meg Berkland Clear Creek Amana HS So.
  • 2nd Team All Conference WAMAC
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
Melae Lacy Iowa City West HS So.
  • 1st Team All Conference MVC
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
Michaela Goad Marion HS So.
  • 2nd Team All Conference WAMAC
Molly Joyner CR Kennedy HS Sr.
  • Honorable Mention 5A by Iowa Coaches Association
  • 1st Team All Conference MVC
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
Monica Morales West Liberty HS Jr.
  • 3rd Team 3A by Iowa Coaches Association
  • Elite Team Conference River Valley
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
Natalie Hartman Marion HS So.
  • Honorable Mention WAMAC
Shelby Kimm Iowa City Liberty HS Jr.
  • 1st Team 5A by Iowa Coaches Association
  • Honorable Mention by Des Moines Register
  • 1st Team All Conference MVC
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
Sophia Armstrong West Burlington HS Jr.
  • 1st Team All Area
  • Honorable Mention 3A by Iowa Coaches Association
  • All District Team by Iowa Coaches Association
Sophie Buysse West Liberty HS Fr.
  • All Conference Team River Valley
Yasmine Sell Solon HS Jr.
  • Honorable Mention Team All Conference WaMac
Zaria Larsen CR Jefferson HS Jr.
  • Honorable Mention MVC

* We apologize for omissions in the above list. Please send us an email for corrections or additions.

Iowa Rockets Home-made Apple Pie

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Iowa Rockets will be making their famous Apple Pies on Saturday, Dec 4th.  Please contact any Iowa Rockets player to place your order.

Congratulations – Iowa Rockets 16R National Runner-up!

Congratulations to Iowa Rockets 16R who captured 2nd place at the USA Volleyball National Championship held in Las Vegas in July. Iowa Rockets teams were very well represented with 7 teams making the trip to the national tournament in Las Vegas. Congratulations to Iowa Rockets 12 Black, 13 Black, 14R, 15R, 16R and 171 for a great season and representing Iowa at Nationals.
In other national news, congratulations to Iowa Rockets 17R for finishing 13th overall at the AAU National volleyball tournament in the Open Division and Iowa Rockets 14 Black who finished 9th place in Orlando in June.

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Iowa Rockets 16R is National Runner-up for 2021

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Iowa Rockets 17R captures 13th in Open at AAU Nationals in Orlando

16R Qualifies (again) and 14Black to Nationals

Congratulations to Iowa Rockets 16R who captured 1st place at Colorado Crossroads National Qualifier in Denver, CO.  The team went undefeated on the 3-day tournament finishing 10 match wins, without dropping a set.  Top finishers in the tournament qualify for USAV Nationals in Las Vegas, NV this June.  However, 16R previously qualified for Nationals with their 3rd place finish at Windy City National Qualifier earlier this year.

Congratulations to Iowa Rockets 14 Black to captured 1st place at the Central Area AAU Super Regional held in Peoria, IL on May 22-23.  The team went undefeated on the weekend. Finishing 1st place awards the team entry into AAU Volleyball Nationals in Orlando, FL in mid-June.  14 Black will join 17R who will also be attending AAU Nationals this year.

USAV 18s Nationals, Columbus, OH – Iowa Rockets 18R

USAV Nationals, Las Vegas, NV – Iowa Rockets 12Black, 13 Black, 14R, 15-1, 15R, 16R, 17-1.

AAU Nationals, Orlando, FL – Iowa Rockets 14 Black, 17R

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Iowa Rockets 16R undefeated at CrossroadsIowa Rockets 14 Black undefeated at AAU Super Regional

Previous news, Iowa Rockets 16R and Iowa Rockets 15 Black take 1 and 2 at the 2021 Diggin’ in the Dells tournament.  Iowa Rockets 15 Black defeated WVC 15s from Minnesota, STL Crossfire SR1 and STL Crossfire SR2 from Missouri, Dodge United 15s from Wisconsin, Dubuque Elite from Iowa, before losing to Club Red 15 Red from Wisconsin.  Also in the Dells, Iowa Rockets 16R captured 1st place in the 17s division – going undefeated on the weekend. They defeated teams from Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota – defeating KEVC 17-1 and KEVC 16-1 in the semi’s and finals.

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 Iowa Rockets 16R and 15 Black finish 1 and 2 at 2021 Mizuno Diggin in the Dells


Katherine & Elise – Again

Congratulations to Elise Mahaffy and Katherine Kouba who played at the Beach Nationals qualifier tournament in Omaha this past weekend. The duo finished 3rd in the 18s divsion and earned a bid to Beach Nationals in Ft Lauderdale, FL on July 13-15.

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Iowa Rockets BEACH Volleyball

Time for FUN in the SUN.  Iowa Rockets will have Beach Volleyball clinics on Mondays and Fridays.

More Beach Volleyball news.  Congratulations to Elise Mahaffy and Katherine Kouba who played at the Beach Nationals qualifier tournament in Oklahoma City this past weekend.  The duo earned a bid to Beach Nationals in Pompano Beach, FL at the end of July.

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Speaking of Beach Volleyball – Congratulations to Claire Overton (Rockets alum) who plays beach volleyball for University of Tampa.  She and her teammates were recently crowned the National Champions for NCAA Beach Volleyball.  Claire is #21 below and will be a guest coach at Rockets Beach clinics!!

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Iowa Rockets Regional Champions

Iowa Rockets teams had a great weekend at the Iowa Regionals #2 weekend. The weekend consisted on 11s, 12s, 13s, 14s, and 15s qualifying divisions. Rockets teams showed their strength by placing one or two teams in the top 4 in each age group. This weekend results:

  • 11 Black: 3rd place overall
  • 12 Black: Champions
  • 13 Black: Champions
  • 14 R: 4rd place overall
  • 15R: 3rd place overall
  • 15-1: 4th place overall

All in all Iowa Rockets tallied 4 First Place finishes (18R, 17R, 13 Black, 12 Black), 3 Third Place Finishes (11 Black, 16R, 15R), and 3 Fourth Place Finishes (17-1, 15-1, 14R). Current count for teams qualifying for USAV Nationals is: 7 Teams!!

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Hope you have a GREEN (and gold) St Patrick’s Day

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Champions – Iowa Regionals 18R

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Champions – Iowa Regionals 17R

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Third Place – Iowa Regionals 16R

Another Rockets Weekend

  • 11 Black: 3rd at QC Volleyball Factory
  • 12 Black: 1st at TBK 13’s
  • 12 Gold: Tied 3rd at TBK
  • 12 Silver: 2nd at TBK
  • 13 Black: 1st at Heartland Sports 14’s
  • 13-1: 2nd at QC Volleyball Factory
  • 13 Gold: Tied 5th at Heartland Sports 14’s
  • 14R: Finished 1-2 at Adrenaline Tourney
  • 14R: 2nd at Heartland Sports 15’s
  • 14 Black: 1st at Corridor Courts 15’s
  • 14 Gold: Tied 3rd at Heartland Sports 15’s
  • 15R: 5-1 at Adrenaline Tourney
  • 15 Black: 2nd at Corridor Court’s 15’s
  • 16R: 5-1 at Adrenaline Tourney
  • 16-1: Tied 5th at TBK 17/18’s
  • 16 Black: 1st at Corridor Courts
  • 17R: 1st in Silver at Nebraska Elite Power League (Open)
  • 17-1: 5-1 at Adrenaline Tourney
  • 17 Black: 1st at Beyond the Baseline Tourney
  • 17 Black: Tied 3rd at Clinton Tourney
  • 18R: 1-2 at Adrenaline Tourney
  • 18-1: Tied 3rd at TBK
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17 Black 1st place Beyond the Baseline Tourney

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 Iowa Rockets 12s sweep Rockets blast.  12 Black 1st, 12 Gold 2nd, 12 Silver 3rd.

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12 Gold finishing 2nd Place at Rockets Blast I

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13 Black Champions at Rockets Blast

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12 Black Champions Rockets Blast

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14 Black Champions Heartland 16s Tournament14R Champions TBK 15s Tourney

Another Rockets weekend

Congratulations to Rockets teams for their performance this past weekend. Here’s a recap:

  • 12 Silver- 1st Place – Beyond the Baseline Tourney
  • 13 Black – 1st Place – Heartland 14s Tourney
  • 13 Gold – 1st Place – Corridor Courts Tourney
  • 15-1 – 1st Place – Corridor Courts Tourney
  • 15 Black – 1st Place consolation – Six Pack Tourney
  • 16R – 5-0 record at PrepDig Quad City Clash
  • 16-1 – 2nd Place – Frostbite Festival
  • 16Black – Tied 3rd Place – Six Pack Tourney
  • 17R – 5-0 record at PrepDig Quad City Clash
  • 17-1 – 5-0 record at PrepDig Quad City Clash
  • 18R – 5-0 record at PrepDig Quad City Clash
  • 18-1 – 1st Place – Frostbite Festival
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16-1 Finishing in 2nd Place at Frostbite Festival

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 17-1 Prep Dig Quad City Clash 5-0 on the weekend

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16R Prep Dig Quad City Clash 15-0 sets on the weekend

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15-1 Champions at Corridor Courts Tourney

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13 Gold Champions at Corridor Courts Tourney

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18-1 Champions at Frostbite Tournament, Rochester, MN

Rockets Champs at Soph Tourney

Iowa Rockets players had a great time at the Iowa Select Soph Tourney on Oct 18th.  The team was composed of Rockets players and friends for this one-day event. The event featured school and club teams from Iowa and Illinois. Congratulation to these 14s players for a nice tournament.  Players below – sporting retro-Rockets gear (Top Left: Joslynn, Kate, Asta, Emee, Bottom Row: Reese, Dakota, Jaden and Sophie. Not pictured coaches Taylor and Meghan).

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Iowa Rockets Players at Iowa Select Soph Tourney

Pictures from the past – any faces you recognize??

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