Prep Dig Logo
Login Subscribe
    • Players/Parents
    • College Coaches
  • Arizona
    Arkansas
    California
    Colorado
    Dakotas
    Florida
    Georgia
    Hawaii
    Illinois
    Indiana
    Iowa
    Kansas
    Kentucky
    Michigan
    Minnesota
    Missouri
    National
    Nebraska
    Nevada
    New Jersey
    Ohio
    Oklahoma
    Oregon
    Texas
    Utah
    Virginia
    Washington
    Wisconsin
  • Loading...
  • No scores pages found.
    Loading...
  • Showcases
    • Exposure Tour Exposure Tour
    Tournaments
    • 2026 Tournaments 2026 Tournaments
    About Our Events
  • Prep Dig for
    • Players
    • Parents
    • Club Coaches
    • High School Coaches
    • College Coaches
    • Fans
    View All Features
    • Coverage Access Prep Dig articles year-round.
    • Rankings See how players stack up across the country.
    • Player Profiles Build your own profile and join the Prep Dig database.
    • Profile Trends Track your Player Profile views over time.
    • Recruiting Tasks Stay on-track in the recruiting process
    • Recruiting Dashboard All your recruiting tools in a single place.
    • Coach Views Get notified when a college coach views your profile.
    • College Match Recommends colleges that match with your profile.
    • Coach Contacts Contact any program in the country.
    • Event Credits Save $25 on all Prep Dig showcases.
    • Recruiting Tips Become an expert on the recruiting process.
    • College Email Template Send customized emails directly to college coaches.
    • Scouts
    • How We Rank
    • Reviews
    • About Us
  • Arizona
  • Rankings
    • How We Rank

    • 2026 Rankings

    • 2027 Rankings

    • 2028 Rankings

    • 2029 Rankings

  • Player Database
  • Scouts
Prep Dig Logo
  • Home
  • Coverage
      Arizona
      Arkansas
      California
      Colorado
      Dakotas
      Florida
      Georgia
      Hawaii
      Illinois
      Indiana
      Iowa
      Kansas
      Kentucky
      Michigan
      Minnesota
      Missouri
      National
      Nebraska
      Nevada
      New Jersey
      Ohio
      Oklahoma
      Oregon
      Texas
      Utah
      Virginia
      Washington
      Wisconsin
  • Events
      Showcases
      • Exposure Tour Exposure Tour
      Tournaments
      • 2026 Tournaments 2026 Tournaments
      About Our Events
  • Rankings
      Loading...
  • Scores
      No scores pages found.
      Loading...
  • Features
      Prep Dig for
      • Players
      • Parents
      • Club Coaches
      • High School Coaches
      • College Coaches
      • Fans
      View All Features
      • Coverage Access Prep Dig articles year-round.
      • Rankings See how players stack up across the country.
      • Player Profiles Build your own profile and join the Prep Dig database.
      • Profile Trends Track your Player Profile views over time.
      • Recruiting Tasks Stay on-track in the recruiting process
      • Recruiting Dashboard All your recruiting tools in a single place.
      • Coach Views Get notified when a college coach views your profile.
      • College Match Recommends colleges that match with your profile.
      • Coach Contacts Contact any program in the country.
      • Event Credits Save $25 on all Prep Dig showcases.
      • Recruiting Tips Become an expert on the recruiting process.
      • College Email Template Send customized emails directly to college coaches.
  • About Us
      • Scouts
      • How We Rank
      • Reviews
      • About Us
  • Support
Login Subscribe

Versatility, Confidence, and Competitive Energy

Versatility, Confidence, and Competitive Energy
Michelle Bamford
Michelle Bamford December 29, 2025 @ 12:00 PM
Facebook
X (Formerly Twitter)

In this article:

Ella Piepenbrink
Ella Piepenbrink 5'10" | MB | 2029
AZ
Kami Penrose
Kami Penrose 5'11" | OH/RS | 2029
AZ
Kaitlyn Freeman
Kaitlyn Freeman 5'7" | DS/L | 2029
AZ
Kendall Klingenberg
Kendall Klingenberg 5'7" | S | 2029
AZ
Brooke Harwood
Brooke Harwood 6'4" | MB/RS | 2026
AZ
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The PrepDig Exposure Tour has officially wrapped, and the Arizona stop in Mesa showcased athletes who competed with confidence, energy, and purpose in every rotation. This court demanded adaptability, clear communication, and the willingness to take responsibility in high tempo play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>UCLA commit <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='412848' first='Brooke' last='Harwood']</strong> evaluated her group and selected one MVP and three Top Performers who made consistent, winning impacts throughout the session and elevated those around them through effort and execution.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["888739"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6950871704f0b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='888739' first='Kami' last='Penrose']</strong> named MVP at PrepDig's Exposure Tour in Mesa, Arizona.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kami was an all around difference maker who brought effort and confidence to every touch. She swung aggressively from both pins, stayed assertive in broken plays, and played with a belief in her skill set that showed throughout the session. Her ability to score from anywhere on the court consistently kept pressure on the defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kami shared that her versatility allows her to hit comfortably from either pin, and she continues to focus on passing, knowing that reps in serve receive never stop mattering. With just three years of travel experience, she has already finished top ten at Nationals in the Open division multiple times. Her energy, competitiveness, and willingness to contribute in all phases made her the clear MVP on this court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["787775"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6950871704fcb"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='787775' first='Kendall' last='Klingenberg']</strong> named Top Performer at PrepDig's Exposure Tour in Mesa, Arizona.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kendall delivered steady, smart play in both the front row and back row. She distributed the ball effectively, communicated consistently with her hitters, and helped maintain offensive flow throughout the session. Her decision making kept her group organized and confident, even in fast paced sequences.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kendall's ability to connect with hitters and manage tempo made her a reliable presence in competitive moments.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["917184"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6950871705042"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='917184' first='Ella' last='Piepenbrink']</strong> named Top Performer at PrepDig's Exposure Tour in Mesa, Arizona.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ella impacted the match on both sides of the net, staying available on every ball and competing hard in both front row and back row situations. She brought strong energy, remained highly coachable, and approached every rep with a positive mindset.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ella shared that hitting is her strongest skill, combining power with smart placement to exploit defensive gaps. She is focused on improving her tempo and connection with setters as the game speeds up. Her consistency, effort, and team first mentality stood out throughout the session.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["884333"],"_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":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-69508717050b7"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='884333' first='Kaitlyn' last='Freeman']</strong> named Top Performer at PrepDig's Exposure Tour in Mesa, Arizona.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kaitlyn brought nonstop hustle and calm control to the back row. She pursued every ball, passed consistently, and served with confidence. Her communication helped stabilize her group, and her ability to stay composed under pressure allowed teammates to trust her in tight moments.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kaitlyn shared that serve receive and staying calm are her strongest assets, and she is currently working to expand her defensive range against faster paced attacks. Her steady presence and competitive reliability earned her Top Performer recognition.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>If You Enjoyed This Article, Help Us Keep the Momentum Going</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>🔥 <strong>Players</strong><br>Use this article to grow. Take notes, study what makes others stand out, and apply it to your own journey. Want to take the next step? Reach out to a featured athlete and introduce yourself. Build connections, not just stats.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>📣 <strong>Club Coaches &amp; Directors</strong><br>Share this with your teams. If your athletes are highlighted, celebrate them. Post it, tag us, and help their stories reach the right eyes. Visibility matters.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>🎯 <strong>College Coaches</strong><br>Tag these athletes in University Athlete and evaluate them as potential fits for your program. We continue tracking their growth and impact through Recruitable Credentials, the indicators coaches trust. Follow their progress with us and keep these prospects on your radar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>🙏 <strong>Parents &amp; Supporters</strong><br>Thank you for being the backbone of this movement. Your subscriptions, shares, and belief in your athletes make this work possible. Help a player get discovered — share this article and tag @PrepDigCA and @PrepDigArizona.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>🚀 <strong><a href="https://prepdig.com/my-account/subscriptions/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Upgrade to a PrepDig+ Subscription</a></strong><br>Access exclusive rankings, deeper analysis, and the full Prospect Index to follow every athlete's journey.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:separator --> <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" /> <!-- /wp:separator --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>📌 In Case You Missed It</strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --> <h3 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://prepdig.com/arizona/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Here are a few recent stories gaining traction across Arizona.</a></h3> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:image {"id":923913,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/12/image_bf828f.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-923913" /></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Thank you for making today's wins matter — one article, one player, one memory at a time.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><em>~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247</em></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

The PrepDig Exposure Tour has officially wrapped, and the Arizona stop in Mesa showcased athletes who competed with confidence, energy, and purpose in every rotation. This court demanded adaptability, clear communication, and the willingness to take responsibility in high tempo play.

Kami Penrose

Kami Penrose

AZ
OH/RS
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS OH/RS
CLASS 2029
View Player
​
Kami
Penrose OH/RS
Class
2029
Height
5'11"
HS
Casteel
|
AZ
Versatility, Confidence, and Competitive Energy
Kami Penrose named MVP at PrepDig’s Exposure Tour in Mesa, Arizona. Kami was an all around difference maker...
Written by Michelle Bamford
Read more at PrepDig.com
Prep Dig

Kami Penrose

Instagram
State: Arizona
School: Casteel
Club: Arizona Storm Volleyball Club
Subscribe below to view this player's evaluation

Highlights

Kendall Klingenberg

Kendall Klingenberg

AZ
S
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS S
CLASS 2029
View Player
​
Kendall
Klingenberg S
Class
2029
Height
5'7"
HS
Casteel
|
AZ
Versatility, Confidence, and Competitive Energy
Kendall Klingenberg named Top Performer at PrepDig’s Exposure Tour in Mesa, Arizona. Kendall delivered steady, smart play in...
Written by Michelle Bamford
Read more at PrepDig.com
Prep Dig

Kendall Klingenberg

Instagram
State: Arizona
School: Casteel
Club: Omni Volleyball Club (AZ)
Subscribe below to view this player's evaluation

Highlights

Ella Piepenbrink

Ella Piepenbrink

AZ
MB
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS MB
CLASS 2029
View Player
​
Ella
Piepenbrink MB
Class
2029
Height
5'10"
AZ
Versatility, Confidence, and Competitive Energy
Ella Piepenbrink named Top Performer at PrepDig’s Exposure Tour in Mesa, Arizona. Ella impacted the match on both...
Written by Michelle Bamford
Read more at PrepDig.com
Prep Dig

Ella Piepenbrink

State: Arizona
Subscribe below to view this player's evaluation
Kaitlyn Freeman

Kaitlyn Freeman

AZ
DS/L
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS DS/L
CLASS 2029
View Player
​
Kaitlyn
Freeman DS/L
Class
2029
Height
5'7"
HS
Millennium
|
AZ
Versatility, Confidence, and Competitive Energy
Kaitlyn Freeman named Top Performer at PrepDig’s Exposure Tour in Mesa, Arizona. Kaitlyn brought nonstop hustle and calm...
Written by Michelle Bamford
Read more at PrepDig.com
Prep Dig

Kaitlyn Freeman

Instagram
State: Arizona
School: Millennium
Club: Arizona Storm Volleyball Club
Subscribe below to view this player's evaluation

Highlights

Prep Dig

Access all of Prep Dig

Continue reading this article and more.

Continue Reading
Already a subscriber? Log in

Related Articles

  • Class of 2022 – The Transfer Rate, Adversity, and Success

    Class of 2022 – The Transfer Rate, Adversity, and Success

    Chris Fitzgerald • December 29

  • Voices of UA All-America: What This Honor Truly Means

    Voices of UA All-America: What This Honor Truly Means

    Michelle Bamford • December 29

  • All Around Impact and Relentless Effort

    All Around Impact and Relentless Effort

    Michelle Bamford • December 28

  • Versatility, Energy, and Six-Rotation Impact

    Versatility, Energy, and Six-Rotation Impact

    Michelle Bamford • December 26

  • ICYMI: 2029 Rankings Were Posted This Week

    ICYMI: 2029 Rankings Were Posted This Week

    Prep Dig Staff • December 26

Upgrade to Prep Dig+
Unlock rankings, insights, and recruiting tools to maximize your exposure and guide your path to college.
Learn More


Loading...
Home Arizona Versatility, Confidence, and Competitive Energy

Prep Network

  • Prep Network
  • Prep Dig
  • Prep Girls Hoops
  • Prep Hoops
  • Prep Lacrosse
  • Prep Redzone
  • Prep Soccer
  • Prep Softball

Company

  • News
  • About
  • Careers
  • Store
  • Partner Interest Form

Resources

  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility
  • Cookie Policy
  • NCSA College Recruiting
  • Recruiting Tips
  • Student Loan Resources
  • College Scholarship Search

Support

  • My Account
  • Contact
  • Sitemap

© 2025 Prep Dig. All rights reserved.