Off of an all-state season at Dowling Catholic last fall and then operating through six rotations for a PowerPlex team that reached this summer’s USAV National Tournament in the Open Division, Klein moves from 12th to eighth in the latest Prep Dig Iowa Class of 2027 rankings update. The Santa Clara commitment really sharpened her skills as an all-around volleyball player during the last year. That definitely stood out when watching her excel against top competition this summer. The Maroons return most of their rotation from a year ago, and Klein would like nothing more than to lead the group to a state title in her final go-around. With her ability to terminate points at the pin and defend through six, it’s possible.

One of the biggest differences between the Klein sisters is their offensive gameplay. As I stated, Kennedy likes to utilize all of her options (like tipping, rolling, tooling, etc) to find those open shots. Likewise, Kaylie finds those same open spots on the court, but she can rip away like no other. Between her skill set, high IQ, and confidence in her game play, there are lots of times where she leaves me wondering, “How did she just find that spot and still manage to rip the ball?” and I’m sure I’m not the only one. She makes her transition to approach so quickly and effortlessly. Defensively, Kaylie does a phenomenal job of staying dominant on her block and assertive in the back row. The last thing that the Klein sisters both excel in is scrappiness. No matter where the ball is, they won’t hesitate to chase it down and lay out before letting it hit the floor.

Klein has stood out as one of the state’s better 2027s for years. I saw that again when watching her a few times during the high school season for Dowling Catholic after seeing her in the previous club campaign. The Santa Clara commitment was at it again for the latest in-person scouting opportunity, which happened at the Windy City National Qualifier during Easter weekend in Chicago. A combination of skills and versatility make her an asset to any team for which she competes. Klein was potent on the attack with a heavy swing from both pins. She ended plenty of points for PowerPlex playing in the Open Division. Klein has improved as an all-around defender working through six rotations. An improved blocker, she may have made even more growth in holding it down in the back row.