Salt Lake City Showdown Showcase Top Performers Vol 7

Prep Dig continued its partnership with USA Volleyball at the Salt Lake City National Qualifier Showcase, held at the Salt Palace Convention Center on April 24th. The event brought together athletes from across the nation looking to compete in front of college coaches while being evaluated by Prep Dig scouts and court coaches. Showcases like this continue to provide a valuable platform for athletes to be seen, tested, and recognized for their individual performance and intangibles. Let's take a closer look at three players who earned Top Performer honors based on what they showed on the court.    [player_tooltip player_id='826782' first='Kaymbree' last='Henry'], a Class of 2027 middle blocker from Layton High School and Platinum Volleyball Club, currently ranked No. 128 overall in the Prep Dig State Rankings, is a front row presence that stands out the moment she walks into a gym. She he brings elite physical dimensions to the position and has the kind of reach and contact point above the net that gives opposing offenses a real problem to solve on every single swing that goes in her direction. Her blocking instincts have been developing in a positive direction and she engages at the net with intent rather than simply occupying space, which is the difference between a big body and a big blocker. On the offensive side she attacks efficiently and finishes with purpose, using her height to create angles rather than just powering the ball into the block. College coaches evaluating the Mountain West region should not overlook what she is building heading into her senior year. Kaymbree is a 6'2" middle with a frame and a skill set that belongs in a recruiting conversation at every level. Please help us congratulate her on earning Top Performer honors at this showcase event.     [player_tooltip player_id='966070' first='Kyleigh' last='Ornelas'], a Class of 2029 middle blocker and outside hitter from Lewis and Clark High School in Spokane and CPA Volleyball, currently ranked No. 116 overall in the Prep Dig State Rankings, is the kind of young multi-position athlete who makes evaluators stop and pay attention well before her class is supposed to be on anyone's board. Miss Ornelas has real physical upside to grow into and already shows the footwork and transition movement through the system that you need from a player competing in both the front row middle and at the pin. Her blocking reads are developing ahead of schedule and she competes with a physicality and engagement level at the net that tells you the competitive motor is genuinely there rather than situational. The ability to function effectively as both a middle and an outside hitter at this age is a rare quality and one that gives any college staff tremendous flexibility when thinking about how to use her. Kyleigh is a 2029 prospect in the Spokane market who is worth tracking closely and getting on film now before the recruiting conversation for her class gets loud. Please help us congratulate her on earning Top Performer honors at this showcase event.     [player_tooltip player_id='532737' first='Eliza' last='Force'], a Class of 2027 setter and right side hitter from Green Canyon High School and Mountain Peak National, currently ranked No. 23 overall in the Prep Dig State Rankings, is one of the more versatile and complete two-way players in the entire 2027 class in her region. The fact that she can both run an offense and function as a legitimate attacking option on the right pin tells you there is a sophisticated volleyball IQ at work, because those two roles demand completely different reads, skill sets, and court responsibilities. As a setter she distributes the ball with composure and an understanding of tempo that allows her hitters to operate with confidence, and she makes decisions based on what the defense is giving her rather than running predictable patterns. When the ball is set to her on the right side she does not hesitate and does not shrink from the moment, which is the quality that makes a two-way player valuable rather than just being a novelty. Eliza has the physical tools to project into either role at the college level and programs that need both on their roster at the same time are going to find her very interesting. Miss Force is a legitimate upper-tier prospect in her class and the No. 23 ranking reflects what she has already shown, not the ceiling of where she is headed. Please help us congratulate her on earning Top Performer honors at this showcase event.    As always stay tuned for more articles on your favorite athletes. If you have anyone you think we should watch out for, please shoot me an email with some info at <a href="mailto:Michael@prepdig.com">Michael@prepdig.com</a>. You can also DM me in Instagram and X by searching @CoachMikeDZ. Also don't forget to help these kids get more exposure by sharing our stories with your friends. Help us help them by simply retweeting on Twitter or sharing on Facebook. Thanks for following us, Prep Dig Family! Don't be afraid to interact with us. We love the likes, shares, and quotes/comments. Keep them coming!

Prep Dig continued its partnership with USA Volleyball at the Salt Lake City National Qualifier Showcase, held at the Salt Palace Convention Center on April 24^th. The event brought together athletes from across the nation looking to compete in front of college coaches while being evaluated by Prep Dig scouts and court coaches. Showcases like this continue to provide a valuable platform for athletes to be seen, tested, and recognized for their individual performance and intangibles. Let's take a closer look at three players who earned Top Performer honors based on what they showed on the court.