Addie Bomelyn - Rock Island - parent Andrea Bomelyn

I also play soccer 
2nd team AC soph year, 1st team AC last year, 4 year varsity honors in volleyball and soccer
Scholastic achievement award jr and senior year with 3.5 gpa or high all four years
I started playing volleyball in 3rd grade
Committed to the U of Illinois Springfield for volleyball
Volleyball has been a way for me to build character and confidence over the years.  I have made a lot of close friendships and made some fun memories.


Illinois All Stars

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Alysia Perez - Geneseo

Rachel Bowers - Orion

Brooklyn Brennan - Fulton

Kennedy Buck - P-town

Addie Bomelyn - Rock Island

Amanda Mumma - Rock Island

Emily Carver - Moline

Isabella Lamphier - Moline

Ayla Jenkins - Moline

Kaitlynn DeBlock - Sherrard

​Eva Zimmerman - Sherrard

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Anna Koerperick - Bettendorf - Parents Amy and Jeff Koerperick

I started playing volleyball in 4th grade

I plan on studying graphic design at Iowa State.

Volleyball has been my entire life for so long, and being part of different teams and clubs has taught me different lessons that I will use for the rest of my life.  I have learned what it means to be a good person and I have learned how to contribute to a teams success.  Volleyball has given me so many friendships that will last forever, along with those friends I have made countless memories that I will look back on years from now.  

Amanda Mumma - Rock Island - Parents Eric and Tami Mumma

I also play softball
Scholastic Achievement Award, most improved, western big 6 HM
I started playing volleyball in 4th grade
I plan to attend college and play volleyball at the highest level possible.  
Volleyball has brought me happiness every time I step on the court.  I believe so many young players are always watching and look up to the drive and love I have for the game and that’s what it is all about. 

Georgia Brunkan - North Scott - Parents Jill and Tim Brunkan

I also run track
2023 Class 4A All Tournament Team, MAC 1st Team All Conference
I started playing volleyball in 4th grade
I am currently undecided on my plans after high school.  
Volleyball has meant so much to me over the course of my life. I have met lifelong friends and made so many connections with others along the way. My coaches have had a huge impact on me too, not only as a player but as a person. Being a part of Iowa Select VBC has given me another family and is a very special group to be a part of.


9th Annual Iowa vs Illinois All Star Volleyball Match

2023 All Star Match  

Monday, November 20th, 2023

​7pm start

Emily Carver - Moline - Parent Bethany Hutchison

Scholastic All Conference Award, Minior Letter, Major Letter
I started playing volleyball  in 3rd grade
I plan on going to Blackhawk to get my associates degree and play volleyball then go to St. Ambrose to study art.
Volleyball has meant the world to me and has given me the opportunity to grow confidence in myself and prove I can do anything I put my mind to. Playing volleyball has given me the chance to make friends and grow strong bonds with people I would never have met if it weren't for volleyball. Everytime I play I feel like I'm improving and overall showing I will always be able to get better. Volleyball is what I look forward to everyday and just getting the chance to touch a ball and be an impact on the court is an amazing achievement.

Iowa All Stars


Maggie Johnson - Assumption

Brylee Seaman - Muscatine

Anna Koerperick - Bettendorf

Chloe Baez - North

Addison Miller - North

Sydney Skarich - North Scott

Georgia Brunkan - North Scott

Kaci Johnson - North Scott

​Amelia Tubbs - Clinton

Molly Albrecht - Pleasant Valley




Maggie Johnson - Assumption - Parents Mary and Jim Johnson

4 year varsity starter, letterman, 4 year All MAC, 2 time All State, 2022 State champion, 2022 All tournament team, #3, AHS career kills all time
I started playing volleyball in 4th grade
After high school I will be attending the University of Missouri-St. Louis and playing volleyball! 
Volleyball has not only taken up my life for the past 10 years but has been my source of happiness. I have met some of my greatest friends along with coaches that I am lucky to say I played under. Volleyball has shaped me into the person I am today! 

 

Eva Zimmerman - Sherrard - Parents Rachel and Clint Zimmerman

Princeton All Tournament team 2023, Princeton MVP 2023, Manteno All Tournament team 2023, Expo All Tournament team 2023, Sherrard All tournament team 2021|2022|2023, All-Western Illinois HM 2022, Trac All-Conference HM 2021,Rockford All Tournament team 2020
I started playing volleyball in 4th grade
I plan on continuing volleyball in college
Volleyball has not only been a huge passion for me and it has taught me many life lessons. Volleyball has been a platform that has given me opportunities to work hard, persevere through adversity and also celebrate the successes and victories. God has blessed me with this sport and i will always be grateful for it.

 

Brooklyn Brennan - Fulton - Parents Cathy and Mike Brennan

I also play softball and track
1st team unanimous AC MVP, 1st team IVCA all state,
Started playing in 2nd grade
I will be attending Hearland CC and playing volleyball 
Volleyball has always been the one thing I could count on to make me happy no matter what.  Whenever I play volleyball it gives me a feeling better than anything else.  I love the competitiveness and strive to be the best player I can be every game.  

 

Amelia Tubbs - Clinton - Parents Kami and Brig Tubbs

MAC all-conference honorable mention junior year, 2nd team all-conference senior year
I started playing volleyball in 5th grade
After high school, I will play volleyball at Cornell College 
Volleyball has  brought me some of my closest friends and over the years those friends have turned into family. Playing volleyball means getting to play an incredible game with incredible people at a fast exciting pace. This sport has taught me how to be tough and what true resilience is like. This sport has shaped me into a leader and the person I am today, and for that, I am forever thankful for Volleyball

 

Isabella Lamphier - Moline - Parents Lesley and Trent Lamphier

Honorable mention, Academic all conference.
I started playing volleyball in 4th grade.
I plan on going to College for education.
Volleyball hold a special place in my heart. To work as a team, be competitive and personal growth are my favorite things about it. I wouldn’t change a thing of the last 8 years i’ve played volleyball.

Brylee Seaman - Muscatine - Parents Karri and Derek Seaman

I also play Soccer

1st team all conference, all academic team

I started playing volleyball in 6th grade

I am currently undecided on my future plans after high school.

Volleyball has made me grow not only as an athlete but as a person too.  I have met so many incredible people through out my experience of playing


Chloe Baez - Davenport North - Parents Kimberly and Carmelo Razo

2nd team AC 

Started playing volleyball in 7th grade

I plan on attending Kirkwood CC to play volleyball and study Early Childhood Education

Volleyball has meant the world to me.  It has taught me many great lessons and developed me as a person.  I have gained so many friendships through volleyball and created amazing memories.  Being on the court is an amazing feeling and something I always look forward to.  

Kaci Johnson - North Scott - Parents Brenda and Kelly Johnson

I also play tennis 
volleyball state champ 2023
I start playing volleyball in 4th grade
I plan on playing volleyball at kirkwood community college and studying nursing there
Volleyball has been a place where I can be myself and put it all out there every opportunity I get. I’ve met some of best friends through the sport and there is no better feelings to play with them and to win with them. 



Molly Albrecht - Pleasant Valley - Parents Tim and Lisa Albrecht

Second Team All MAC Conference, AVCA All American Honorable Mention, IGCA All Star Match Selection 
I started playing volleyball - 6th
After high school I plan on pursuing a degree in STEM at an in state university 
 Volleyball has given me so many amazing friendships and experiences that I will never forget. I’ve been so lucky to a part of amazing teams and programs that have grown me into the person I am today.

 


Alysia Perez - Geneseo - Parents Pete and Shanda Perez.  

2x All Conference, 2x All Metro, 2nd Team All State, 1st in conference for assists and aces (2 years in a row) Over 1000 career assists.  

Started playing volleyball in 3rd grade

After high school I plan on playing D1 volleyball at U of Illinois Chicago and study Kinesiology.  

Volleyball has always been an important piece of my life.  This sport has taught me many valuable lessons on and off the court.  It has shown me many friendships and connections I will never forget.  I am extremely grateful for the sport of volleyball and everything it has given me.  


Addison Miller - Davenport North - Amy and Kurt Miller

I also play soccer

3 time MAC All conference, MAC All Academic, IGCA Academic All State 

Started playing volleyball in 8th grade

I plan to attend college and play volleyball. I am currently undecided.  

Volleyball has meant so much to me over the past couple of years. It has given me lifelong friendships with people who will always have my back, and it has opened up a community of people who would do anything to support each other. It has also taught me the importance of hard work, determination, and giving my all to something than myself. I would not be the person I am today without volleyball, and I am so grateful for every single one of my teammates and coaches who have guided and taught me lessons I will hold on to for life. 


Kennedy Buck - Prophetstown - Parents Karyn Sommers-Buck and Trent Buck

I also run track and play basketball.  
IVCA Honorable Mention All State, 3x First Team All-Conference, 1x Second Team All-Conference, 1,000 Career Assists, 2x Sherrard Classic All Tournament Team, 2x All Western Illinois First Team, Sauk Valley Media 2nd and 3rd team, and 2x Sauk Valley Media Athlete of the Week. Team awards include 2x team captain, offensive MVP, and team MVP. 
I started playing volleyball in 4th grade
After high school I plan to continue my academic and volleyball careers at the collegiate level.
Volleyball has become my sport over the past 9 years. I have participated in many sports and was able to succeed in them but I have grown to love volleyball most. The connections and second family you get from volleyball is not comparable to any other sport that I've had the chance to participate in. Volleyball has given me so many memories and people that have left an impact on me. I will forever be grateful that I have been able to compete in this sport and have the career that I did.  


​Kaitlynn DeBlock - Sherrard - Parents Matt and Kim DeBlock

I also play basketball

3 time all conference player

I started playing volleyball in 5th grade. 

I plan on going to Iowa State to further my education

Volleyball means so much to me. It truly has brought me some of the best memories and friendships. It has taught me that hard work pays off. It has also given me so much support from coaches and teammates I have met on and off the court.


Sydney Skarich - North Scott - Parents Paula and Kevin Skarich

I also play softball, run track, and play basketball.
2x 1st team MAC, All State HM, Softball – first team all state, all distiric, all conferenct, all tournament, Track – first team all conference, first team all metro, Basketball – HM All conference, 4 sport academic all conference, 4 sport IGHSAU distinguished in academic achievement
I started playing volleyball in 4th grade
I plan to attend a four year and play softball and run track
Volleyball has given me many friendships that would have never happened if it wasn’t for volleyball.  Volleyball also gave me a place to go during times of stress and I knew that when I was at volleyball I could forget about the stress for awhile. 

Rachel Bowers - Orion - Parents Kris and Laura Bowers

I also run track

4 time All Conference player, All State, 2 time team co-captain.

Started playing volleyball in 4th grade

I plan on attending Central College playing volleyball and studying Elementary Education.  

Volleyball has been the best thing that has ever happened to me. It has taught me life lessons like grit, perseverance, and teamwork, that I could not have learned in any other aspect of my life. Volleyball has taught me that it is more than just playing the game. The friendships and relationships made through volleyball are priceless, and I wouldn’t trade any of them for the world. 


Ayla Jenkins - Moline - Parents Amy and Monte Jenkins

Western Big 6 First Team  All Conference 2023-2024, Western Big 6 Honorable Mention 2022-2023, All Metro Volleyball Team Honorable Mention 2022-2023
I started playing volleyball in 5th grade

I am verbally committed to play at Black Hawk College and my major is undecided. 

What volleyball means to me is never giving up, holding myself accountable, being a positive role model and a positive teammate, learning from my mistakes and growing as an athlete and a person. It has taught me discipline, hard work, what it means to be a part of a team, how to be a positive leader and so much more. Volleyball has been a big part of my life for the past 8 years and I’m excited to continue learning and growing in this sport and seeing where it takes me. 


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