Cortez Volleyball Star Keeley Clarke Commits to Iowa

Montezuma-Cortez High School standout to continue playing career at Division I level.

Mar. 23, 2026 at 3:51am

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Keeley Clarke, a standout volleyball player for Montezuma-Cortez High School in Cortez, Colorado, has committed to continue her athletic and academic career at the University of Iowa. Clarke has been a starter for the Dolores volleyball program since her freshman year and has proven herself against a variety of challenging serves.

Why it matters

Clarke's commitment to Iowa represents a significant achievement for a student-athlete from a smaller high school program to earn a Division I scholarship. Her success highlights the strength of the Montezuma-Cortez volleyball program and the potential for talented players from rural areas to compete at the highest collegiate levels.

The details

Over the past four years, Clarke has established herself as one of the top high school volleyball players in Colorado. She has consistently demonstrated her ability to handle a wide range of serves, a critical skill for a libero or defensive specialist. Clarke's strong performance has drawn interest from several Division I programs, and she ultimately chose to continue her career at the University of Iowa.

  • Keeley Clarke has been a starter for the Dolores volleyball program since her freshman year.
  • Clarke committed to play volleyball at the University of Iowa in March 2026.

The players

Keeley Clarke

A standout volleyball player for Montezuma-Cortez High School in Cortez, Colorado, who has committed to continue her athletic and academic career at the University of Iowa.

Montezuma-Cortez High School

The high school in Cortez, Colorado, where Keeley Clarke has played volleyball for the past four years.

University of Iowa

The Division I university where Keeley Clarke will continue her volleyball career after graduating from high school.

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What they’re saying

“Keeley has been a dominant player for us since her freshman year, and we're thrilled that she's earned the opportunity to play at the Division I level.”

— Dolores Volleyball Coach

What’s next

Clarke will graduate from Montezuma-Cortez High School in the spring of 2026 and begin her collegiate volleyball career at the University of Iowa in the fall of 2026.

The takeaway

Keeley Clarke's commitment to the University of Iowa showcases the talent and potential of student-athletes from smaller high school programs, and her success will inspire other young volleyball players in the Cortez community to pursue their dreams of playing at the collegiate level.