UPDATED 2025 INFO

Below is the 2025 Schedule for practices, matches, and tournaments. Please make sure to check back from time to time as the schedule may change

2025 Program Schedule

Additionally the team store is now open, but ONLY until Friday, August 22nd!

2025 Rio Americano Volleyball Store

Rio Americano Frosh/Soph and Junior Varsity Rosters

Thank you to all of the girls who came out to tryouts this year, we continue to be impressed with the players coming into the program. A lot of thought went into this process and we realize there will be some athletes who will be disappointed. Putting yourself out there is never easy but if volleyball is your passion, we encourage all of you to keep improving whether you made a team or did not.

These decisions are final. We wish the best of luck to everyone and hope you have a great school year.

For those of you who want to continue playing during this time, many club programs offer a fall ball program which allows you to practice and compete. 

2025 Junior Varsity Roster

Khloe Wallin

Harper Anderson 

Mya Del Real 

Sarrah Hunter

Lila Richins 

Caroline Synhorst

Giana Kordazakis

Theodora Callas

Kevan Mikacich 

Maya Rousseau 

Sage Rousseau

Riley Suggs 

Anuhea Strohecker

Dara Wilson 

2025 Frosh/Soph Roster

Angelina Blanton  

Nic Callas 

Sophia Palomera  

Olivia Behr 

Ava Christiansen 

Aliyah Safi 

Ellie Hughes 

Emerson Gardner 

Lola Burk 

Blake Lofrano

Catie Pearson

Charlotte Ore

Savannah Sooman

Kyliee Foreman

Remaining Summer Open Gyms

 PLEASE COMPLETE THE RIO VOLLEYBALL INTEREST FORM ON THE POST BELOW

ALL Varsity athletes are expected to play volleyball in the off season (competitive indoor or outdoor) to improve their chances of continuing to make the Varsity roster. The Varsity team will be formed during the week of 7/15-7/18. Frosh/Soph and JV Tryouts will take place the first 2 days of school.

Summer Training/Open Gym                                                              

Frosh/Soph and JV Open Gym:
8/4, 8/5:
9:00 - 11:30 AM (large gym)
8/6:
9:00 - 11:00 AM (large gym)

Frosh/Soph and JV Tryouts 
8/14: 
4:00 - 6:00 PM

Varsity Practice - (small gym)
8/4, 8/5: 
9:00 - 10:00 AM Varsity Setters Only
10:00 - 12:00 PM (small gym)
8/6:
8:30-11:00 AM (small gym)
8/11 - 8/14: 
4:30 - 7:30 PM

8/14 (First Day of School):
Volunteer 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Varsity Practice 6:30 - 9:00 PM

8/16: Varsity ONLY Pre Season Scrimmage - OMNI Volleyball Club - TIME TBD

2025 Rio Americano Varsity Roster

Thank you to everyone who attended the last 2 weeks of Varsity Summer Training, you all helped to elevate the gym which is always our #1 priority. We recognize the hard work, dedication, and heart you brought each day, your commitment did not go unnoticed. We know how challenging it can be to put yourself out there, and while not everyone earned a spot on the varsity team this season, your effort and attitude were a vital part of what made each session competitive, focused, and full of energy. If your name is not on this roster, please attend the JV training sessions starting on Monday, August 4th.

Thank you again for showing up, working hard, and representing yourself with character.

With respect and appreciation,

Coach Grix and Coach Garot

 Seniors (5)

Ally Harrison
Camden Kallhoff
Ireland Gillin
Kate Ellis
Kendall Carey

Juniors (3)

Emma Laird
Grace Hussey
Jill Gundlach

Sophomores (4)

Chloe Pearson
Emma Simmons
Kwynn Carrillo
Lily Ghazanfari

Freshmen (2)

Brynn Mason
Olivia Labia

Upcoming Practices:
8/4, 8/5: Varsity Practice - (small gym)
9:00 AM - 10:00 Varsity Setters Only
10:00 - 12:00 PM Varsity Practice - (small gym)
8/6: 8:30-11:00 Varsity Practice - (small gym)

2025 Team Information

Please make sure to complete your athletic packet and physical before attending summer training and tryouts. 

Summer training information posted below.

This is a competitive program. Athletes who play club sometimes will not make their high school program/teams. Club programs have many teams, levels, and opportunities. High school has 3 levels and they are grade locked for the most part which limits the amount of athletes we can have in the program.

Our volleyball league implemented a frosh/soph team. Traditionally, the levels have been freshmen, JV, and Varsity. The freshmen team was only freshmen, the JV team was freshmen and sophomores, and the Varsity team was a mixture of athletes. A few years ago, the northern section of California adopted the southern California model allowing junior class athletes to play on JV which caused somewhat of an overload at the JV level. By changing freshmen to frosh/soph, we are able to make all of our teams and league play more competitive. 

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Frosh/Soph
- The expected roster will be 10-14+ athletes (coach decision). 
- Tryouts will take place the first 2 days of school 4:00PM - 6:00PM.
- Freshmen and Sophomore athletes are eligible to play on the team.
- The Frosh/Soph team will play in 1 to 2 tournaments and the season ends on the last league competition date. There are no playoffs or championships for Frosh/Soph.
- Playing time is up to the coach, however we try to give all athletes opportunities in practice to prove their abilities and earn playing time. 

** Incoming Freshmen and returning Sophomore athletes are strongly encouraged to participate in a club/beach program to stay active and continue to develop their skills while out of season. Athletes who do not continue to build on their abilities may not be selected to the JV team the following season.
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Junior Varsity
- The expected roster will be 12+ athletes (coach decision).

- Tryouts will take place the first 2 days of school 4:00PM - 6:00PM. 
- Freshmen, Sophomore, and Junior athletes are all eligible to play on the JV team.
- The JV team will play in 1 to 3 tournaments and the season ends on the last league competition date. There are no playoffs or championships for JV.

- Playing time is up to the coach, however we try to give all athletes opportunities in practice to prove their abilities and earn playing time. 

** Junior Varsity athletes are expected to participate in a club/beach program to stay active and continue to develop their skills while out of season. Athletes who do not continue to build on their abilities may not be selected to the JV or Varsity team the following season.
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Varsity
- The roster will be 12-16+ athletes (coach decision).

- ALL ATHLETES who earn a spot on the Varsity roster; regardless of class, prior program or outside experience; will not be guaranteed playing time. Playing time is earned in practice and is determined by the coaching staff. Athletes are only guaranteed training opportunities in PRACTICE.
- Underclassmen who make Varsity will receive the same training opportunities as all other Varsity athletes. Juniors who do not make Varsity will be asked to come to JV tryouts.

- The Varsity team will play in 3 to 5 tournaments and the season ends after playoffs (if the team qualifies through league).
- The varsity team is a competitive team and equal playing time is not to be expected as the goal is to qualify and compete in the playoffs. 

** Varsity athletes are expected to participate in a competitive club/beach program to stay active and continue to develop their skills while out of season. Athletes who do not continue to build on their abilities may not be asked to join the Varsity team the following season. Varsity athletes are also expected to attend summer conditioning, weights, or any other team activities. All Varsity athletes and parents will sign contracts that indicate that they are leaving their playing time up to their teams coach. 

See you in 2025!

GO RAIDERS

2025 Interest Form

Hello, thank you for visiting the Rio Americano Girl's Volleyball Page, home of the RIO RAIDERS! 

The schedule for summer and the upcoming season is being worked on currently, we appreciate your patience. 

If you are planning on returning to play this upcoming season OR you are an incoming freshman (c/o 2029) please complete the 2025 Rio Interest Form. 

This form will be used to evaluate potential athletes coming in over the summer and/or attending tryouts. This blog is where any and all information will be posted, we will not be sending out any information via email. 

Please take a few minutes to fill our our: 2025 Rio Americano Girls Volleyball Interest Form 

PARENTS - Please complete to ensure your student is able to try out.

SportsNet is open for 2025-2026.  Encourage your athletes to get cleared before the start of conditioning/practice.

Athletes/parents please complete the physical form and Click Here to register your athlete

Also below is a link for Sokolov and Sokolov for quick and easy physical – they do hundreds of SJUSD athletes every year.

Sokolov and Sokolov

2025 INFORMATION: CIF SJS

Last Day of SJUSD June 10th
Summer Period: June 1 - June 30: No volleyball
Dead Period: July 1 - July 14: NO HS Volleyball training
Limited Period: July 15 - August 3: Post dead period training
Varsity selection period: July 15 - Aug 1, Varsity Pre-Season Practice: 8/1 - 8/13

First day of school: August 14
Frosh and JV tryouts: August 14 (only)

First Scrimmage Date (may be held): August 15
First Contest Date: August 22
Last Contest Date: October 23