Freshman Bri Piepenbrok (Merrill, WI/Merrill) has carved out a role for herself in her first season with the Pointers. The defensive specialist/libero has played in all 31 matches and 106 of 109 sets and is fourth on the team in digs (233) and service aces (19). In her senior season at Merrill High School, Piepenbrok led her team with 718 digs and was named a second team all-conference and first team all-region player. Her teams won conference championships in her junior and senior seasons and were three-time regional champions. In 2012, she helped lead her team to a third-place finish in the state, which was the first time Merrill had made is to state in 30 years. Piepenbrok was also named to the All-Academic Team for three years and was a Scholar Athlete Award winner as a senior. She won the Youth Optimist of the Month award in January in recognition of her academic achievement and volunteer efforts with Special Olympics, the Humane Society and Merrill Public Library.

Full Name: Brianna Lavonne Piepenbrok 
                         
Nickname(s): Bri            
 
Birthdate: February 22                      
 
Major(s):  Athletic training

Family members: Joleta Wesbrock (mom), Fritz Piepenbrok (dad), Libby (19), Fritz (13)
 
Family members who competed in college or professional athletics: Libby plays soccer at TCNJ
 
Hobbies/Interests:  Playing volleyball, shopping, working out, going to sports games (Packers, Brewers), and hanging out with friends and family.

Do you do any volunteer activities? If yes, what? Special Olympics.

Why did you choose UWSP? It had a great program for my major and it seemed like a fun environment!

Favorites        Athlete: Aaron Rodgers
                        Movie: Bridesmaids
                        TV show: Gossip Girl
                        Sports team: Green Bay Packers
                        Food: Steak or any type of fruit!
                        Place on campus: My bed
                        Cartoon character: Minions on Despicable Me
                        Vacation spot: Anywhere warm with a beach!
                        Volleyball player: Misty May Treanor

First started volleyball (age/grade): 12 years old in 7^th grade
 
Most memorable match:  Beating Muskego in the first round at the state tournament my senior year in 2012!

My favorite thing about UWSP Volleyball is: My teammates!

Best road trip: All of them!
 
Before each match I ...: Listen to my iPod

In off-season training, I worked on:  Having quick feet, speed, and getting stronger.
 
This summer, I: Worked at Briqs ice cream and trained for volleyball.
 
The best thing about Stevens Point is: Belts!

When I run out onto the court in Berg Gym, I think: "Bring it on".
 
If I wasn't playing college volleyball, I would be ...: Working

My idea of happiness is: Sitting with my loved ones, cuddled up watching a movie on the couch with a bunch of junk food.
 
My role models are:  My mom and grandparents!
 
What talent would you like to have? Dancing!
 
Fantasy job/career: An athletic trainer for the Green Bay Packers.
 
One thing I absolutely have to do before I turn 40: Travel through Europe for 3 months!

Post-college/career plans: Grad school for physical therapy

If I could bring one thing from my hometown, it would be: My family.

The most unusual thing the average person would not know about me is: I hate worms.

I can't live without: Sour Patch Kids and volleyball.

Greatest invention of the last 100 years: Cell phones.
 
What is your greatest fear? Losing my family and friends.
 
What is your greatest achievement or regret? Becoming a college athlete.
 
Which fictional or historical figure would you like to meet? Harry Potter.
 
If you could have one superpower, what would it be?  Flying!
 
If you were Coach Sutherland for a day, what would you do?  Take the whole team for ice cream because ice cream is the best!