Prospects to Watch @PrepDigCa: 2027’s

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>PrepDigCa's Instagram shines a spotlight on our ‘Prospects to Watch,' providing invaluable social exposure to athletes aspiring to play at the collegiate level. Our featured prospects attract attention and ‘likes' from a diverse array of colleges, ranging from D1, D2, D3, NAIA, and JUCO. While highlight clips are informative, they can miss the essence of a player's personality and character. At PrepDig, we take a proactive approach, encouraging our athletes to actively participate in their recruitment exposure within our articles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>When a player earns the title of ‘Prospect to Watch,' we reach out, extending an invitation to share their unique voice and perspective. We firmly believe that this transcends mere highlights, offering colleges a deeper understanding of the athlete as a whole. This article also offers players, parents, and coaches a window into the character of our prospects. It's with great pleasure that I present to you the voices of some of our standout Prospects to Watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["524898"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cp data-pm-slice=u00221 1 []u0022u003eMy favorite quote is : “To be a better volleyball player than you've ever been. You have to do something you've never done” - Felicity Luckeyu003c/pu003ernOff the court I love to hangout with my teammates, friends and family. On the court I love celebrating with my teammates and watching our team get better and better. I love this sport and I know this love will continue on after highschool and even after college. My goal is to continue volleyball and to get into a D1 school to continue my academics and athletics.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66464dac8e924"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/reel/C43K_BDrwWw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linku0026amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/reel/C43K_BDrwWw/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["469439"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cp data-pm-slice=u00221 1 []u0022u003eAfter playing last season with United 14-1 where we won Gold in Chicago last summer in the USA division, I decided to make a change and now play for Balboa Bay on the 15-1 Blue team under head coach Eli Perez.u003c/pu003ernMy name is [player_tooltip player_id='469439' first='Bella' last='Kompaniez'] and I am a 5'11 pin hitter in my Freshman year at Edison High School in Huntington Beach.  I was the only Freshman to make the Varsity team for Indoor Volleyball and had the opportunity to go to CIF with my team.  I was also honored to be among the three Freshman to make the Varsity team for Beach Volleyball and go to CIF with my beach team.  I have been asked what sets me apart from other players on the court?  I feel what sets me apart is the way I attack the ball.  I have a unique approach that gives me the opportunity to adapt in the air which direction I want to place the ball.  I take volleyball very seriously when I am on the court, but I am usually the one trying to make the coach or my teammates laugh off the court.rnrnIn addition to volleyball, I enjoy giving back to my community by volunteering at the local food pantry and Down Syndrome Association.  In my free time (when I have it), I like to spend time with my friends down at the beach and shopping.  My main sports that I play are Indoor Volleyball u0026amp; Beach Volleyball, but I also enjoy water-skiing, snow skiing, and something called the e-foil (it's like an electric surfboard).","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66464dac8e9f1"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/reel/C51AB3PLvty/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linku0026amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/reel/C51AB3PLvty/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["517441"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"u003cp data-pm-slice=u00221 1 []u0022u003eMy name is [player_tooltip player_id='517441' first='Sawyer' last='Rupe']. I am a 2027 Pin Hitter who plays at [program_tooltip program_id='429558' first='Tstreet' last='Volleyball Club'] in Irvine California. I am currently playing a year up on a 16-1s team and last year played two years up at Tstreet on a 16s team as well. The exposure playing at a high competitive level with girls older than me has truly challenged me and developed me with the opportunity to become a better player every practice. On my current team 16-Katie I usually play opposite and sometimes outside. I start in the rotations of 4, 5, 6 as an opposite running a 6-2. I feel what sets me apart as a player is the lifting I do outside of volleyball. I lift multiple times a week as I feel that is a controllable factor I can do that makes me faster and stronger. This year my team got a bid in Utah for Nationals and we will be playing from July 3-6 in Las Vegas.u003c/pu003ernI am currently a Freshman at Dana Hills High school and played on Varsity my freshman year for both indoor and beach volleyball. As a school our girls indoor program one league and were South Coast League Champions. For beach volleyball I played the top three seeds on varsity and we got second in league and qualified for CIF. We made a run in CIF for both beach and indoor volleyball.rnrnI have been playing volleyball since 10 years old and grew up playing many different sports. Through the past few years I added club beach volleyball as well as it makes me a stronger indoor player.rnrnI take academics very seriously and have a 4.4 GPA challenging myself with many honors classes. Last year I attended the sports school The Together ship which truly showed me everything needed to become a high level athlete. They taught me the importance of nutrition, recovery, proper lifting, and most importantly the mental side of volleyball. I have learned to stay calm in high pressure situations and always have a growth mindset.rnrnThroughout my volleyball career I have played many positions such as middle, libero, outside and opposite. At Tstreet currently I am a pin hitter and I am focused on developing more ball control through serve receive and defense as I feel that base skill of volleyball is the most important.rnrnMy goal is to play in college and I have thoughts of majoring in the medical field or real estate. I am open to going anywhere around the country as I am always excited for new opportunities and adventures.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"edit","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-66464dac8eac5"} /--> <!-- wp:embed {"url":"https://www.instagram.com/reel/C582ZeJRM1l/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link","type":"rich","providerNameSlug":"instagram","responsive":true} --> <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://www.instagram.com/reel/C582ZeJRM1l/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link </div></figure> <!-- /wp:embed --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":1} --> <h1 class="wp-block-heading">To be featured in our Prospects to Watch @PrepDigCa series:</h1> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><em>Claim or create your PrepDig Player Profile by clicking <a href="https://prepdig.com/prospect-index/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Here</a>.</em></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":537199,"sizeSlug":"full","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/05/image_ce06fc.png" alt="" class="wp-image-537199" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"></h2> <!-- /wp:heading -->