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Volleyball News
July 6, 2011
June 29, 1011 - Iowa Rockets 14R captures 3rd at Nationals
Iowa Rockets 14R started their National tournament going undefeated 5-0 in their first pool at the USA Volleyball National Championship tournament in Atlanta, Georgia. They defeated West Allis Lightning 14s form Wisconsin, Utah Jrs 14 Red from Utah, TUVA 14 from Florida, KC Power 14-1 from Kansas City, and Central Cal 14 Gold from California. In the second round Rockets defeated STL CYC 14 Green from St. Louis and lost to Northern Lights 14-1 from Minneapolis. In their challenge match to go to Gold, Rockets handled The Royal Tigers 14s from North Texas in two games. Day 4 Gold bracket hosted the top 8 teams from the tournaments. Rockets defeated Niagara Frontier 14-1 from New York in 2 sets. In the semi-finals round Rockets played a tough Coast 14-1 Luis from Southern California barely losing 29-27 in game 2 to earn a 3rd place overall in the 14 National division. Congratulations girls and coaches…and never forget EXACTO!!!!!
July 1, 2011 - Iowa Rockets 15R captures 2nd at Nationals
Rockets 15R National runner-up!
July 4, 2011 - Iowa Rockets 16R captures 5th at Nationals
Iowa Rockets 16R got off to a slow start at Nationals, going 1-2 after the first day. With two tough loses to MAVA 16 Elite (Louisville, KY) and Alamo 16-1 (San Antonio, TX) but defeating WVBA Mizuno 16. Day 2, Rockets needed to win both matches to remain in contention for the Gold bracket. Rockets would need to be perfect – losing a match or even a game would land them in 4th place – out of contention for the Gold bracket. The team clicked and Rockets easily took care of TVA 16-1 (Tulsa, OK) in 2 games. In a must-win match against CJV 16 Blaze (Charlotte, NC) Rockets squeaked out a 2 game victory (25-18, 27-25). Day 3 started off with a close lost to NorCal Black 16-1 (San Francisco, CA) in the 3rd game, 12-15. Once again, 16R had a must-win match on their hands against a very tough Premier 16 Mizuno (Dallas, TX). Rockets clicked again with a victory in 2 games. The challenge match to get to Gold was against Texas Pride 16 Elite (Houston, TX). Rockets was down 11-19 in the 1st game but came back to win. Rockets were down 12-18 in the 2nd game and again pulled out the victory to advance to the top 8. In the Gold Division bracket play, Rockets faced Blackswamp 16-1 (Tiffin, OH), the eventual tournament winner. In a hard fought match Rockets lost to Blackswamp 16s (22-25, 14-25) to capture 5th place overall in the 16 National Division. Congrats to the girls and coaches for a great tournament and great season!
Rockets 16R celebrate in Atlanta!
July 2, 2011 - Iowa Rockets 17R captures 3rd at Nationals
Iowa Rockets 17R started off Day 1 with the biggest upset of the tournament beating #2 ranked Spiral 17-1 (Scottsdale, AZ). This started a great run going 5-0 in the first pool – defeating Blue Crab 17s (New Orleans, LA), Main Beach 17 Gold (Santa Cruz, CA), Protégé 17 Elite (Los Angeles, CA), and an amazing win against Downstate 17 Black (New York). Rockets were down 7-9 in game 2 against Downstate – Erin Muir went back to serve and serve and serve. Rockets scored the next 18 points – through aces, blocking, and attacking to finish 25-9. On Day 3 Rockets had a great 3-game win over a very big and athletic OP2 Smack 17-1 (Tulsa, OK). Northern Lights 17s (Minneapolis, MN) handed Rockets their first loss in a 3-game battle. In the challenge match to go to Gold, Rockets defeated #4 seed CVC 17 Black (Cleveland, OH). Rockets was the underdog squeaking out a win in game 1, losing game 2, then coming back from a 4-11 deficit in game 3 to win 15-13! Throughout the tournament right-side attack from 6-1 lefty Allie Hutcheson & 6-3 lefty Laura Neuzil was unstoppable! In the Gold bracket, Rockets defeated a very tall Absolute Volleyball Academy 17-1 (Houston, TX) to advance to the top 4 in the tournament. Rockets would again match up with Northern Lights 17s in the semi-finals. Rockets won game 1 25-23, then lost game 2 23-25, forcing yet another game 3. This game couldn't have been more intense, battling point for point all the way to 15-15. With a huge crowd watching, no subs left, no time outs left Rockets and Lites tied at 20-20, with Northern Lights eventually squeaking out the game 3 win 20-22. Although Rockets lost the match they left everything on the court and are proud to take 3rd in the Nation. Congrats to 17 National All-Tournament Team members Allie Hutcheson and Laura Neuzil and to all of our wonderful parents who provided immense support during the week and all season! 17R "Bringing the Pain"!
Rockets 17R giddy about 3rd in the nation!
Rockets 18R celebrate a golden finish in Atlanta!
June 24, 2011 - Iowa Rockets 16/17 Black - AAU Champions
Iowa Rockets 16/17 Black team competed in the AAU National Championships in Orlando, Florida this past week. Coach Signe and the girls were on a mission for the past 3 months to conclude their season on a great note - and they did. Iowa Rockets defeated Valencianas de Juncos 17U (Puerto Rico) 26-24 and 27-25 in the semi-finals. They went on to defeat GAC 17 Black (Gainsville, FL) 25-15 and 25-15 in the finals. Valencianas de Juncos 17U was the 2010 16 Classic runner-up and GAC 16 Black was the defending AAU champions in 2010. Congratulations to Iowa Rockets 16/17 Black Champions of the 17 Classic division at AAU Nationals.
Nov. 13, 2010 - Iowa Girls HS State Tourney.
Congratulations to the 6 Iowa Rockets players selected for the State All-Tournament teams: |
| Lexi Potter (captain), Allie Hutcheson, Alli O'Deen |
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| Ali Stark (captain), Amanda Platte |
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| Kalyn Ertz (Mediapolis), Abby Graves (Grundy Center) |
