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Parade of Iowa Rockets Seniors – Class of 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Iowa Rockets SENIORS are continue to lead their high school teams in the 2025 season!! Keep up the great work and enjoy your season. Thank you parents<\/strong> for your dedication and support throughout their high school career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Macie Lupkes <\/strong>
Xavier HS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout her high school career, Macie has achieved over 700 kills…and counting!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fav Memory is renting bikes in Chicago during 15s nationals and the painful ice baths with her teammates!! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Emily Henderson<\/strong>
Clear Creek Amana HS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A 4-year starter at CCA, Emily has over 2500 assists (928 in a single season!!) and, 892 digs. Next year Emily will play at South Dakota School of Mines – majoring in Chemical Engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fond memory of beating both Marion and North Scott to get to 4A state tournaments, as a freshman.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Campbell Drapeau <\/strong>
Dubuque Senior HS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During her HS career, Campbell has over 1000 kills and 250 blocks! Next year, Campbell will attend Creighton University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her fond memory playing high school volleyball with her friends since 3rd grade.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jayce Grennan<\/strong>
Center Point Urbana HS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jayce has amassed over 1000 assists and 100 aces during her high school career. Next year she will attend college to study Kinesiology\/Exercise Science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fond memory is playing at the state tournament in her sophomore year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Maren Ouellette<\/strong>
Pleasant Valley HS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maren is a state tournament champion and has over 250 career kills. Next year…play at Bradley University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Favorite memory is winning the State 5A championship last year!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ava Groeteke<\/strong>
Dowling Catholic HS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Career highlights include over 450 kills and 165 blocks. Still looking for the lucky college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ava’s fond memory is playing in the state championship tournament.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Addison Clark <\/strong>
Mt Pleasant HS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During her HS career, Addie reached 500 kills and 500 digs. Next year, Addie will attend Simpson College. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Kennedey Whitford<\/strong>
Solon HS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Career highlights include a whopping 1400 digs, 200 assists and 100 aces. Next year Kennedey will attend South Dakota State University!! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just for fun, Kennedey plays “granny” with her teammates in the locker room before games.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Izzy Kremer<\/strong>
Pleasant ValleyHS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Isabelle has recorded over 1000 kills. Stay tuned..she may end up setting a new school record!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Favorite memory was winning the State 5A championship when she was a Junior.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Alyssa Vargason<\/strong>
West Branch HS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her high school milestone was to accumulate 350 kills as a varsity player. Alyssa will be attending college to study Radiation Science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Great memory of winning their post-season match on her 16th birthday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mykala Luzum<\/strong>
Lisbon HS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mykala holds the school record of 1230 career kills and 188 aces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her future plans are to continue to play volleyball at Iowa Central CC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Reese Naeve<\/strong>
Regina HS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reese is the school all-time leader in kills with 2,267 and dig leader with 1,376. And a handful of state records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Great memory of playing at the State Tournament & Rockets team bonding trips to Found Farm and Goat Yoga. Reese will attend Iowa State University for Volleyball and major in Business.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Avery Vogt<\/strong>
Waukee Northwest HS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Avery holds the school record for career assists and this season has over 850 assists and 190 kills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next year, Avery will play at Drake University.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Jess Steburg<\/strong>
Liberty HS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jess is multi-position player for Liberty High School playing Setter, Outside Hitter and Right Side Hitter for the Bolts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She has great memories of team bonding and the long bus rides together. Jess will attend the University of Iowa.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Eliana Barickman<\/strong>
Geneseo HS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elli has reached over 675 career kills and 100 blocks over her 3 years on varsity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her fond memory is being able to play with her younger sister (Katherine (16R)) the past 2 years on varsity. Ellie will play volleyball for a very lucky college – to be named.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Elsie Hunter<\/strong>
Liberty HS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elsie was both defensive specialist and libero for Liberty HS. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elise’s favorite memories from HS volleyball were the special times of talking with her teammates while on bus rides.\u00a0 Elise would like to pursue pediatric oncology and is undecided\u00a0with her college at this time.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lilee Borisk<\/strong>ee
Edgewood Colesburg HS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Peyton Busch
<\/strong>Linn-Mar HS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Liberty HS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Coaching Staff 2025-26: Coach Jay Van Vark Leads Iowa Rockets 17R<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Iowa Rockets is thrilled to announce Coach Jay Van Vark<\/strong> will be coaching Iowa Rockets 17R this year. Jay brings a wealth of knowledge from his many accomplishments at the International, National, Collegiate, Club, and High School levels<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n