Frosh/Soph and JV Rosters

Thank you to all of the athletes who participated in Novice and JV tryouts over the past few days. We know that tryouts can be both exciting and challenging, and we take the responsibility of selecting our teams very seriously. We spent multiple days evaluating each athlete so that we could make thoughtful decisions based on what is best for both the athletes and the program.

This year, we began with more than 40 athletes. Every athlete demonstrated effort, commitment, and a desire to be part of this program. Unfortunately, roster sizes are limited, and we are not able to keep everyone who tried out.

For those athletes who are not selected for the Novice and JV roster, please know that we recognize and appreciate the work you put into tryouts. We encourage you to continue working on your game, stay invested in the program, and use this experience as motivation to continue developing as an athlete. 

Our selections were based on a combination of positional needs, current ability, projected development, and qualities that contribute to team success, including attitude, communication, effort, consistency, and coachability. 

Throughout the season, coaches will continually evaluate performance, development, consistency, effort, attitude, and overall contribution to the team. Roles are not necessarily permanent, and athletes who continue to work, develop, and contribute to the team will have opportunities to grow throughout the season.

Please have your athlete email the coaching staff by Sunday evening to confirm their acceptance.

Thank you again to every athlete who put themselves out there and competed during tryouts. We are proud of the effort and commitment we saw from this group and look forward to a great season.

We respectfully ask that families do not contact the coaching staff regarding roster decisions, as selections will be final.

2026 Junior Varsity Roster

Angelina Blanton

Anna Brennan

Anuhea Strohecker

Ava Christianson

Claire Carson

Kensington Arata

Lilah Rau

Linden Ortega

Maya Rousseau

Riley Suggs

Sage Rousseau

Savannah Soomann

Taylor Graham

Teagan Varanelli

Coach Kira (JV Head Coach) kiragivans@gmail.com 
Coach Erin (JV Assistant Coach) 

2026 Frosh/Soph Roster

Amalia Bagias

Charlotte Priess

Ella Martinez

Emily Phulps

Gabriella Licari

Kalina May

Kiran Kendrick

Kyliee Foremano

Lily Bartell

Natasha Muzzy

Posey McAleese

Coach Kimo (Frosh/Soph Head Coach) fuel@fruitfrenzie.com 

2026 Interest Form and Clearance Information

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

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.

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

If you are planning on returning to play this upcoming season OR you will be an incoming freshman (c/o 2030) please complete the 2026 Rio Americano Girls Volleyball Interest Form 

PARENTS - SportsNet is Open for 2026-2027, please ensure your athletes is cleared before the start of conditioning/practice. Athletes/parents/guardians, 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 intake hundreds of SJUSD athletes every year.

Sokolov and Sokolov

2026 Tryout Information

2026 Tryout Information

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

Rio Volleyball 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 which limits the amount of athletes we can have in the program. Club is NOT a requirement, sometimes athletes who have potential (but no prior experience) will make a team.

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FroshSoph:
- The expected roster will be 10-14+ athletes (coach decision). 
- Tryouts will take place the first 2 days of school 4:00PM - 6:00PM.
- All athletes are eligible to play on the team.
- The team will be mostly Freshmen and sophomores.
- 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 Novice.
- 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 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. All Novice athletes and parents will sign contracts that acknowledge a series of program wide rules and expectations. 
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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. 
- All athletes are eligible to play on the 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 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 or Varsity team the following season. All JV athletes and parents will sign contracts that acknowledge a series of program wide rules and expectations. 
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Varsity
- The roster will be 12+ athletes, up to 20 total (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 strongly encouraged 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 acknowledge a series of program wide rules and expectations. 

See you in 2026!

GO RAIDERS

LOCAL CLUBS

Check out these clubs for camps and clinics this summer!

Sacramento Based Clubs/Camps

Aspire Volleyball Club - Folsom
Gold Cal Juniors Volleyball Club
OMNI Volleyball Club
SPVC Volleyball

Rocklin/Roseville Based Clubs/Camps

Epic Volleyball Club
Synergy Force Volleyball Club

Elk Grove/Stockton Based Clubs/Camps

Delta Valley Volleyball Club
Rage Volleyball Club