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ROMEOVILLE, Ill–Standing at 6-foot-8, senior outside hitter Max Roquet (Johnston, Iowa/Johnston) has become a force for Lewis Men’s Volleyball. The Johnston, Iowa, native and marketing major has made a name for himself nationally and in the Midwest Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (MIVA), earning both First and Second Team All-MIVA as well as AVCA All-American honors over his career.
Roquet’s journey to collegiate volleyball was anything but traditional.
Growing up in Iowa, where men’s volleyball wasn’t offered at the high school level, Roquet found his way into the sport through family.
“I fell in love with volleyball early on. My sister played, and I would just practice on the sideline at her practices,” he said. “When I was ten, my dad started Iowa’s first club volleyball program.”
Though he excelled in multiple sports—earning all-conference honors in basketball and qualifying twice for state in the shuttle hurdle relay—volleyball was always his true passion.
“I liked basketball and other sports, but I just knew early on that volleyball was for me,” he said. “I had some interest from Division III and NAIA schools, but I shut that recruitment down real quick.”
When it came time to choose a college, Lewis quickly became Roquet’s top choice.
“Lewis was my first visit, and every visit after that, I kept comparing them to Lewis. The program, the coaches, the student-athletes—it just felt right,” he said. “It’s a personal experience here, and that’s what I wanted.”
As a top 50 recruit in the country, he ultimately decided to join the Flyers.
Since arriving at Lewis, Roquet has developed into a key player, appearing and starting in over 60 matches, over 950 kills and 80 aces. But beyond his on-court success, he’s also embraced a leadership role.
“I was a little immature at first. I didn’t take things as seriously as I should have. But now, as a senior and a captain, I know I need to be a leader. I still want to have fun but also…
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