As the 25/26 club season comes to a close these five finished at the top of the AIM+ 18U Boys Leaderboard.
The ranking is based on AIM+ Score — a straightforward look at how much a player produced and how efficiently they did it across attacking, serving, setting, blocking, and defense. It’s built from verified match data at events like SoCal Cup, Nike Circuit, and JVA.
Below is the current Top 5
1. Santiago Bonfranceschi, MOD B18 Gold. AIM+ Score: 41.56
Bonfranceschi, an outside hitter and setter from Illinois, leads the 18U boys leaderboard after recording 40 kills, 10 service aces, 20 digs and 52 total points across nine sets. Posting a strong .435 hitting percentage, showing that he’s able to produce offensively. Bonfranceschi remained efficient on the defensive side of the ball as well, proving why he’s the No. 1-ranked player on AIM+.
2. Gabriel Tsimoshkin, FVVC 18 1. AIM+ Score: 38.00
Tsimoshkin delivered a well-rounded performance with 43 kills, 14 aces, 49 receptions and 60 total points. His .507 hitting percentage is the highest among the top 10 athletes, highlighting the efficiency and consistency.
3. Sebastian Salazar, Sanger 18’s. AIM+ Score: 34.88
Opposite hitter from Sanger, California. Salazar finished with 57 kills, 69 total points across 16 sets, and hit .457 giving him one of the strongest offensive totals among the athletes in the top 10. He was also a consistent presence at the net, recording 12 solo blocks and two block assists
4. Nehemiah Kaai, NKYVC 17/18-1 Cyclone. AIM+ Score: 33.92
Outside hitter from Wilder, Kentucky. Kaai contributed across multiple areas of the court with 40 kills, eight service aces, 34 receptions and 18 digs. He totaled 52 points through 12 sets and recorded a .368 hitting percentage, reflecting his ability to make an impact both offensively and defensively.
5. jun Lee, TK 18 Bandits Elite. AIM+ Score: 33.25
Lee earned a top-five position despite appearing in only four sets, making his production stand out in a limited amount of playing time. He recorded 13 kills, five aces, nine digs and 19 total points, allowing him to make an immediate impact in several statistical categories.
More Than a Ranking
For players, AIM+ creates a profile that can be populated with pre-edited highlights and season statistics, with athletes generating an average of 1,500 highlight clips per season. For parents, the secure platform makes it easier to relive and share the moments that define their child’s sports career while AIM+ handles the stats and video editing. For coaches, AIM+ serves as an all-in-one statistician and videographer, automating data, video and analytics so they can focus more on strategy and player development.
The leaderboard gives athletes a clearer way to understand how their production and efficiency compare across AIM+ partner events. As more match data is captured throughout the season, the rankings can continue to reflect the players making the greatest statistical impact across every phase of the game.