Mike Vukovcan Hopewell senior girls’ volleyball standout Bella Ceccarelli is winding down her high school career, but we hope the Lady Vikings still have a handful of games left in the season.
Ceccarelli’s sole focus is on her team winning but Vikings Sports Now wanted to congratulate her on a tremendous recent individual accomplishment.
Bella is one of the top setters in the WPIAL as evidenced by the fact that she was just named a 1st team All-Section player.
Hopewell’s Bella Ceccarelli
How about these recent accomplishments.
*In Hopewell’s section clinching win over OLSH, Ceccarelli picked up her 1,000-career assist.
*In the playoff win against McGuffey, Ceccarelli collected 23 assists, 21 digs and 3 assists. That’s an incredible stat line.
*Against Hopewell’s last match against Burrell, Ceccarelli picked up 22 more assists and 5 kills.
Hopewell’s Bella Ceccarelli
So, in Hopewell’s last 2 matches, Ceccarelli has picked up 45 assists, that’s incredible. Way to go Bella!
Vikings Sports Now had the pleasure of speaking with Bella about these impressive accomplishments and what’s she’s been able to accomplish during her career.
“Achieving 1,000 career assists is more than just a number to me and is something I’m really proud of because it shows how far I’ve come as a setter and a teammate,” said Ceccarelli. “Every assist means I helped set up a point for my team, and that’s what I love most about my position: being the one who helps others succeed.”
Speaking of succeeding, that’s something that Bella and her teammates have done a lot over the last few years. Consider that over the last two years, Ceccarelli and her teammates have combined to go Hopewell has compiled a record of 34-5.
This group of girls have lived, breathed and eaten volleyball and don’t want this journey to end.
“Volleyball has become more than just a sport to me,” Ceccarelli tells VSN. “It’s become a place where I learned resilience, especially when I faced an injury that temporarily sidelined me. That experience tested me patience and determination, but it also taught me how to support my team from the sidelines and come back stronger- both physically and mentally.”
Regardless of tomorrow night’s semifinal match, Ceccarelli is a winner and a player that all young Hopewell athletes should aspire to be, both on and off the court.
“I feel that I’ve grown into a better leader and teammate over my 4 years at Hopewell. I’ve learned how to communicate effectively, encourage others, and stay composed under pressure. One of the most meaningful parts of volleyball has been the bond I’ve built with my teammates. I play for them. Win or lose, we face it together, and that’s what makes this sport so special to me.”
Speaking of special, congratulations to Lou and Robin for raising a special girl.
Good luck tomorrow night to Bella and the entire Hopewell volleyball team. Let’s keep this magical season going.
