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Competitive Fire, Leadership, and Consistency

Competitive Fire, Leadership, and Consistency
Michelle Bamford
Michelle Bamford January 1, 2026 @ 12:00 PM
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Paloma Starks
Paloma Starks 5'7" | RS/OH | 2029
AZ
Marlei Reischl
Marlei Reischl 5'9" | OH | 2029
AZ
Kylie Sherrill
Kylie Sherrill 5'10" | S/RS | 2029
AZ
Mikella Miller
Mikella Miller 5'11" | OH/RS | 2029
AZ
Madisyn Crnjac
Madisyn Crnjac OH | 2026
AZ
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The PrepDig Exposure Tour has officially wrapped, and the Arizona Showcase in Mesa highlighted athletes who competed with resilience, composure, and a clear commitment to growth. This court demanded leadership through pressure, athletes who stayed aggressive without forcing the game, and players who lifted their teammates with effort and communication.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>South Carolina commit <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='536785' first='Madisyn' last='Crnjac']</strong> evaluated her group and selected one MVP and three Top Performers who made consistent, winning impacts throughout the session and set the tone with their competitiveness and mindset.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["888814"],"_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-6950931de426b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='888814' first='Kylie' last='Sherrill']</strong> named MVP at PrepDig's Exposure Tour in Mesa, Arizona.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kylie led her court with consistency, effort, and a relentless mentality. She showed strong hands as a setter, defended aggressively, and refused to let balls drop. Her ability to stay composed and engaged in long rallies helped stabilize her group and keep momentum alive.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kylie shared that defense is one of her strongest skills, and she continues to work on adding setter dumps through private training. Her mindset was evident in every rep. She never quit on a play and consistently competed through fatigue. Her leadership, toughness, and reliability earned her MVP 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:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["879084"],"_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-6950931de42ea"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='879084' first='Mikella' last='Miller']</strong> named Top Performer at PrepDig's Exposure Tour in Mesa, Arizona.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mikella delivered a steady, well rounded performance throughout the session. She passed consistently, stayed aggressive offensively, and showed strong awareness in choosing when to swing hard versus when to place the ball.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Mikella shared that her court awareness and ability to stay even keeled separate her game. She is currently focused on improving her hitting mechanics and trusting her swing in high pressure moments. Her composure, versatility, and consistency made her a reliable presence on the 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":["917180"],"_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-6950931de4344"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='917180' first='Paloma' last='Starks']</strong> named Top Performer at PrepDig's Exposure Tour in Mesa, Arizona.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Paloma brought a fearless offensive mindset and was always ready to take a big rip. She communicated clearly, called for her sets, and remained highly receptive to feedback. Her vertical and ability to hit on top of the ball made her a difficult attacker to defend.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Paloma shared that hitting is her strongest skill and continues to work daily on improving her footwork in serve receive. Her resilience and positive attitude stood out, particularly in how she competes through personal challenges while maintaining energy and confidence for her team.</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":["914473"],"_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-6950931de439b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700"><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='914473' first='Marlei' last='Reischl']</strong> named Top Performer at PrepDig's Exposure Tour in Mesa, Arizona.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Marlei showed impressive flexibility, contributing effectively as both an outside hitter and middle blocker. She attacked with power, played above the net with strong vertical ability, and brought constant enthusiasm to her court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Marlei shared that her competitive fire drives her game, and she is currently focused on refining the technical aspects of the outside hitter position. She was consistently asking for feedback and applied it with intention. Her energy, coachability, and desire to improve made her a standout performer.</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":923942,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepdig.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2025/12/image_1ff48f.png?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-923942" /></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 Showcase in Mesa highlighted athletes who competed with resilience, composure, and a clear commitment to growth. This court demanded leadership through pressure, athletes who stayed aggressive without forcing the game, and players who lifted their teammates with effort and communication.

Kylie Sherrill

Kylie Sherrill

AZ
S/RS
HEIGHT 5'10"
POS S/RS
CLASS 2029
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Kylie
Sherrill S/RS
Class
2029
Height
5'10"
HS
Higley
|
AZ
Competitive Fire, Leadership, and Consistency
Kylie Sherrill named MVP at PrepDig’s Exposure Tour in Mesa, Arizona. Kylie led her court with consistency, effort,...
Written by Michelle Bamford
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Kylie Sherrill

Instagram
State: Arizona
School: Higley
Club: Club One AZ
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Mikella Miller

Mikella Miller

AZ
OH/RS
HEIGHT 5'11"
POS OH/RS
CLASS 2029
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Mikella
Miller OH/RS
Class
2029
Height
5'11"
HS
Sandra Day O'Connor
|
AZ
Competitive Fire, Leadership, and Consistency
Mikella Miller named Top Performer at PrepDig’s Exposure Tour in Mesa, Arizona. Mikella delivered a steady, well rounded...
Written by Michelle Bamford
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Mikella Miller

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State: Arizona
School: Sandra Day O'Connor
Club: Arizona Storm Volleyball Club
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Paloma Starks

Paloma Starks

AZ
RS/OH
HEIGHT 5'7"
POS RS/OH
CLASS 2029
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Paloma
Starks RS/OH
Class
2029
Height
5'7"
HS
Higley
|
AZ
Competitive Fire, Leadership, and Consistency
Paloma Starks named Top Performer at PrepDig’s Exposure Tour in Mesa, Arizona. Paloma brought a fearless offensive mindset...
Written by Michelle Bamford
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Paloma Starks

State: Arizona
School: Higley
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Marlei Reischl

Marlei Reischl

AZ
OH
HEIGHT 5'9"
POS OH
CLASS 2029
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Marlei
Reischl OH
Class
2029
Height
5'9"
HS
Basha
|
AZ
Competitive Fire, Leadership, and Consistency
Marlei Reischl named Top Performer at PrepDig’s Exposure Tour in Mesa, Arizona. Marlei showed impressive flexibility, contributing effectively...
Written by Michelle Bamford
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State: Arizona
School: Basha
Club: Omni Volleyball Club (AZ)
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