Alainna Bellino, Canyon volleyball, Sr.
On the court: The Canyon Lady Eagles are playing very good volleyball at the momentum riding the momentum of going 3-0 at the Randall showcase tournament over the weekend.
The Lady Eagles had to grind but were able to get victories over San Angelo Central in four-sets 22-25, 25-17, 25-15, 25-20, won a grueling five-set match with Abilene Wylie 21-25, 25-21, 18-25, 25-8, 17-15, and then beat Tascosa in a thrilling five-set match 22-25, 27-25, 25-16, 20-25, 16-14.
Bellino is proving to be a leader that has really come into her own running the offense as a setter. During those three days at the Randall showcase, Bellino handed out 55 assists and did her part on defense with 26 digs as well as serving up eight aces.
Coach Sarah Morath: “We have started of really well with a veteran team that we brought back. We finished strong in the top bracket at the Granbury and Mansfield Tournaments. We just went 3-0 at Randall and that has given this team a lot of confidence. Alainna has been on varsity the past three years and she is a totally different player than she was a sophomore and even as a junior. Her growth is remarkable. I think she struggled with confidence those past two years, but she’s worked hard on herself and knows how to be that player we need. She carries herself different now and has come such a long way.”
Bellino: “I love this team, and I love how we are playing as we get ready for district. We are a senior led team, and we have a lot of leadership. The underclassmen we have are doing a great job of stepping up and listening to the seniors and making an impact. From a year ago to now, I feel like a completely different player. I’m mentally stronger, I handle myself in a completely different manner and I don’t sweat the small things like I did.”
About Bellino
Favorite band or musician: Billy Joel
Favorite social media platform: She isn’t active on social media.
Favorite athlete: Any University of Nebraska athlete.
Bet you didn’t know: She’s in the top 10 percent of her class academically.
Parents: Jared and Erin Bellino.
