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Bella MarasBella is verified

2027 Outside Hitter / Right Side Hitter

Club 1st AllianceHigh school Carl Sandburg High SchoolHome Orland Park, IL

6'0"Height
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1st Alliance - Bella Maras 2027 #57 MEQ Mar'26

Game HighlightsHudl · 35 views · Apr 3, 2026

MEQ Highlights 3/20206 - Bella Maras 2027

1st Alliance - Bella Maras 2027 #57 Central Zone Champs Jan'26

Game HighlightsHudl · 3 views · Apr 5, 2026

Central Zone Div. Champions - Bella Maras OH #57

1st Alliance - Bella Maras 2027 #57 Pres Day Feb '25 OH

Game HighlightsHudl · 30 views · Feb 27, 2025

Bella Maras Presidents Day Trny 2/2025 Highlights, 6 Rotation OH, Class of 2027

Bella Maras HS #9 2027 OH Nov'25 Highlight

Game HighlightsHudl · 8 views · Jan 23, 2026

HIgh School Highlights Nov 2025

Bella Maras HS #9 2027 OH Oct'25 Highlights

Game HighlightsHudl · 0 views · Nov 13, 2025

High School Oct'25 Highlights

Bella Maras HS #9 2027 OH Sept'25 Highlights

Game HighlightsHudl · 0 views · Nov 13, 2025

High School Sept'25 Highlights

Bella Maras HS #9 2027 OH Aug'25 Highlights

Game HighlightsHudl · 0 views · Nov 13, 2025

Bella Maras HS August 2025 Highlights

1st Alliance - May '25 OH 6 Rotation #57 c/o 2027

Game HighlightsHudl · 0 views · Jun 2, 2025

Bella Maras #57 6 Rotation OH c/o 2027 - May '25 Highlights

1st Alliance - July '25 Nationals OH #57 c/o 2027

Game HighlightsHudl · 2 views · Jul 25, 2025

2025 Nationals - Bella Maras #57 2027 OH Club July'25

1st Alliance - June '25 OH #57 c/o 2027

Game HighlightsHudl · 0 views · Jul 23, 2025

Bella Maras - June 2025 Highlights, 6 Rotation OH, Class Of 2027

1st Alliance - May '25 OH #57 c/o 2027

Game HighlightsHudl · 0 views · Jun 1, 2025

May 2025 Highlights - 6 Rotation OH #57, Class of 2027

1st Alliance - April '25 OH #57 c/o 2027

Game HighlightsHudl · 0 views · Jun 1, 2025

Bella Maras - April 2025 Highlights, 6 Rotation OH, Class of 2027

1st Alliance - March '25 OH #57 c/o 2027

Game HighlightsHudl · 0 views · Jun 1, 2025

Bella Maras - March 2025 Highlights, 6 Rotation OH, Class of 2027

1st Alliance - Feb '25 OH #57 c/o 2027

Game HighlightsHudl · 0 views · Jun 1, 2025

Bella Maras Feb 2025 Highlights, 6 Rotation OH, Class of 2027

1st Alliance - Jan '25 OH 6 Rotation #57 c/o 2027

Game HighlightsHudl · 1 view · Mar 12, 2025

Bella Maras #57 6 Rotation OH c/o 2027 - Jan '25 Highlights

1st Alliance - Jan '25 OH #57 c/o 2027

Game HighlightsHudl · 0 views · Jun 1, 2025

Bella Maras - Jan 2025 Highlights, 6 Rotation OH, Class of 2027

Sandburg HS vs ICCP - 9 Kills OH 9-19-24

Game HighlightsHudl · 7 views · Oct 3, 2024

#9 - OH / RH, 9 Kills

Sandburg HS vs Yorkville - 6 Kills OH 9-19-24

Game HighlightsHudl · 1 view · Oct 3, 2024

#9 - OH, 6 Kills

Sandburg HS vs Minooka - 8 Kills OH 10-5-24

Game HighlightsHudl · 5 views · Oct 3, 2024

#9 - OH, 8 Kills

Sandburg HS vs Andrew - 6 Kills OH 9-26-24

Game HighlightsHudl · 1 view · Oct 3, 2024

#9 - OH, 6 Kills

Sandburg HS vs Plainfield N - 6 kills 8-31-24

Game HighlightsHudl · 1 view · Oct 3, 2024

#9 - OH, 6 Kills

Sandburg HS vs Main West - 7 Kills Middle 10-19-24

Game HighlightsHudl · 0 views · Dec 6, 2024

#9 - Middle Hitter, BIC, 7 Kills

Sandburg HS vs Stagg - 7 Kills OH 10-16-24

Game HighlightsHudl · 0 views · Dec 6, 2024

#9 - OH, Block, Pass, 7 Kills

Sandburg HS vs Bourbonnais - 6 Kills OH 10-10-24

Game HighlightsHudl · 0 views · Dec 6, 2024

#9 - OH, 6 Kills

Sandburg HS vs Libertyville - 8 Kills OH 10-19-24

Game HighlightsHudl · 0 views · Dec 6, 2024

#9 - OH, 8 Kills

Sandburg HS vs Jacobs - 4 Kills MH 10-19-24

Game HighlightsHudl · 0 views · Dec 6, 2024

#9 - Middle Hitter, 4 Kills

Sandburg HS vs LWW - 4 Kills MH 10-22-24

Game HighlightsHudl · 0 views · Dec 6, 2024

#9 - MH, 4 Kills

Bella Maras #9 MH Pin Sandburg HS vs TF South Oct'24

Game HighlightsHudl · 1 view · Dec 6, 2024

#9 - MH, PIN, 4 Kills, Sandburg HS vs TF South - 4 Kills Clip 10-29-24

Bella Maras #9 MH RH Sandburg HS vs HF Oct'24

Game HighlightsHudl · 0 views · Dec 6, 2024

#9 - MH, RH Clip 10/29/24 - Sandburg HS vs HF

Bella Maras #9 OH HS Highlights Nov'24

Game HighlightsHudl · 0 views · Dec 13, 2025

Bella Maras 2027 November HS Highlights

Bella Mara HS #9 Nov. '25 Highlights

Game HighlightsHudl · 0 views · Dec 13, 2025

Bella Mara HS #9 Nov. '25 Highlights

Bella Maras 2027 OH Great Lakes Regional Highlights

Game HighlightsHudl · 0 views · Mar 27, 2026

2026 Club Season-Great Lakes Regional

Bella Maras 2027 OH February Highlights

Game HighlightsHudl · 2 views · Mar 27, 2026

2026 Club Season-February

Stats

Positions

Primary PositionOutside Hitter
Secondary PositionRight Side Hitter

Measurables

Height6'0"
HitsRight-handed

Details

Interested in Beach VolleyballYes

Athletic honors

  • USAV Team Bid - Indianapolis 6/2026, Freedom 5th Place

  • Tournament Team Champions - Central Zone Invitational, Indianapolis 1/24/2026 (1st Alliance 17U Red)

  • Prep Dig Watchlist (Class of 2027) 1/2026, 2/28/2026 Article Posted

  • IVCA Girls Volleyball All-State Honorable Mention 2025 Class 4A

  •  Empowering Leaders Inductee of Carl Sandburg High School 2025/26 – By Nomination, Reflects leadership, positive influence & commitment to team and school community

  •  Carl Sandburg High School – Varsity Volleyball MVP 2025

  •  Carl Sandburg High School – Varsity Volleyball Best Offensive Player 2025

  •  Carl Sandburg High School - Volleyball Doubles Champion 10/2025

  •  Carl Sandburg High School All-School Athlete of The Week 10/2025

  •  All Tournament Player – ’25 Midwest Crossroads 5/17, 5/18/2025 (1st Alliance 16U White)

  •  Tournament Team Champions – ’25 Midwest Crossroads 5/17 & 5/18/2025 (1st Alliance 16U White)

  •  All Conference Player - Southwest Suburban Conference HS 11/7/2024 http://swsc.8to18.com/Awards.aspx

  • “Bring It” Award, University of Wisconsin 7/2025 Camp

  • All Tournament Player, Wheaton Warrenville South HS Tournament 9/21/2024 https://www.wwsgvb.com/tournaments/wheaton-classic-varsity

  • Carl Sandburg High School Volleyball Player of the Week 9/20/24.  

  • Carl Sandburg High School Varsity Starter as a Sophomore (2024), Junior (2025)

Academics

Grad year2027
Intended majorScience / Education (undecided)

Academic honors

  • Empowering Leaders Nominee & Inductee of Carl Sandburg High School 2025/26

  • Academic Achievement – Top 20th percentile based on cumulative GPA, 2023/24, 2024/25 

  • Junior Leaders for Carl Sandburg HS Physical Education – Selected 2025/26

  • Student Council for Carl Sandburg HS 2025/26

  • STEM Club for Carl Sandburg HS 2025/26

  • National Junior Honor Society, 2022/23, 2023/24

  • Enrolled in Honors and AP Classes 2023/24, 2024/25, 2025/26

Extracurricular activities

  • Beach Volleyball 2024, 2025

  • Volunteer at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Cache Creek Animal Rescue & Other Non-Profits (2022-Present)

  • Volunteer at Century Jr. High for Volleyball (2023-Present)

  • Technically Trained in 5 Styles of Dance for 12 Years (2012-2024)

About Bella

Hi, my name is Bella Maras, and I am a 2027 student at Carl Sandburg High School. I discovered my love for volleyball, later than most, after being introduced to the sport by a friend in Jr. High School. I felt an instant connection to the sport and knew I wanted to transfer my athletic focus from basketball and dance to volleyball. After being in elite-level competitive basketball and dance most of my life, I knew what it would take to be at a high-level in volleyball and was committed to putting in maximum effort to quickly catch up with others my age. I am thankful my parents supported my vision and enabled me to attend private training to excel quickly and train as a club player at the top club in Illinois, 1st Alliance. I started as a Middle Hitter/Blocker and transitioned to a 6 Rotation Outside Hitter. I am a versatile player that can play multiple positions in the front and back row. With four years of experience, my skillset elevated rapidly, and my potential is limitless. I stand out for my leadership, agility, and athleticism which enables explosive hitting and blocking. I perform well under pressure and am known to bring positive energy to the court and motivate teammates to perform at their highest potential. I am excited at the opportunity to play elite club volleyball at 1st Alliance with other high-performing-athletes and elevate my skillset. My dream is to play volleyball at the collegiate level and pursue a career in a field assisting children. I have always had a passion to help others as a teammate or in my profession. I am confident I can make a positive impact on a college level team and am committed to continual improvement and striving for excellence.
Chicago Tribune Feature, Published 10/28/25 & Daily Southtown Printed 10/30/25 “Adding back-row duties to role, junior outside hitter Bella Maras goes on a roll for Sandburg. “ Southwest Regional Mention, Published 8/17/25 as “Eagle to watch out for.” Cash Thompson Interview, Posted 9/16/25 Instagram for exceptional performance at 1st home game vs. Plainfield Central with 18 Kills for a victory. Chicago Tribune Mention, Published 10/17/24 Chicago Tribune Mention, Published 9/19/24, Interviewed for exceptional tournament performance 9/18/24.
Bella Maras
Bella Maras
Bella Maras

Women's Volleyball · 1st Alliance VBC

Bella Maras

Class of 2027 · Outside Hitter / Right Side Hitter

Club1st AllianceHigh schoolCarl Sandburg High SchoolHomeOrland Park, IL

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Height6'0"
HitsRight

Teams

17 Red #57
Club
Coach Delaney Davis
(773) 398-9708
Carl Sandburg High School #9
High School
Coach David Vales
708-671-3100
Progression Beach Volleyball
Coach Bryan McDermand
630-673-2185

Academics

Intended majorScience / Education (undecided)

Links

Chicago Tribune Feature, Published 10/28/25 & Daily Southtown Printed 10/30/25 “Adding back-row duties to role, junior outside hitter Bella Maras goes on a roll for Sandburg. “
chicagotribune.com/2025/10/28/bella-maras-sandbu...
Southwest Regional Mention, Published 8/17/25 as “Eagle to watch out for.”
southwestregionalpublishing.com/2025/08/17/area-...
Cash Thompson Interview, Posted 9/16/25 Instagram for exceptional performance at 1st home game vs. Plainfield Central with 18 Kills for a victory.
instagram.com/reel/DOrBmglj23v/?igsh=MXcwOWFza3A...
Chicago Tribune Mention, Published 10/17/24
chicagotribune.com/2024/10/17/lucie-chicvara-san...
Chicago Tribune Mention, Published 9/19/24, Interviewed for exceptional tournament performance 9/18/24.
chicagotribune.com/2024/09/19/lizzie-boertlein-s...

Stats

Interested in Beach VolleyballYes

Athletic honors

  • USAV Team Bid - Indianapolis 6/2026, Freedom 5th Place

  • Tournament Team Champions - Central Zone Invitational, Indianapolis 1/24/2026 (1st Alliance 17U Red)

  • Prep Dig Watchlist (Class of 2027) 1/2026, 2/28/2026 Article Posted

  • IVCA Girls Volleyball All-State Honorable Mention 2025 Class 4A

  •  Empowering Leaders Inductee of Carl Sandburg High School 2025/26 – By Nomination, Reflects leadership, positive influence & commitment to team and school community

  •  Carl Sandburg High School – Varsity Volleyball MVP 2025

  •  Carl Sandburg High School – Varsity Volleyball Best Offensive Player 2025

  •  Carl Sandburg High School - Volleyball Doubles Champion 10/2025

  •  Carl Sandburg High School All-School Athlete of The Week 10/2025

  •  All Tournament Player – ’25 Midwest Crossroads 5/17, 5/18/2025 (1st Alliance 16U White)

  •  Tournament Team Champions – ’25 Midwest Crossroads 5/17 & 5/18/2025 (1st Alliance 16U White)

  •  All Conference Player - Southwest Suburban Conference HS 11/7/2024 http://swsc.8to18.com/Awards.aspx

  • “Bring It” Award, University of Wisconsin 7/2025 Camp

  • All Tournament Player, Wheaton Warrenville South HS Tournament 9/21/2024 https://www.wwsgvb.com/tournaments/wheaton-classic-varsity

  • Carl Sandburg High School Volleyball Player of the Week 9/20/24.  

  • Carl Sandburg High School Varsity Starter as a Sophomore (2024), Junior (2025)

Academic honors

  • Empowering Leaders Nominee & Inductee of Carl Sandburg High School 2025/26

  • Academic Achievement – Top 20th percentile based on cumulative GPA, 2023/24, 2024/25 

  • Junior Leaders for Carl Sandburg HS Physical Education – Selected 2025/26

  • Student Council for Carl Sandburg HS 2025/26

  • STEM Club for Carl Sandburg HS 2025/26

  • National Junior Honor Society, 2022/23, 2023/24

  • Enrolled in Honors and AP Classes 2023/24, 2024/25, 2025/26

Activities

  • Beach Volleyball 2024, 2025

  • Volunteer at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Cache Creek Animal Rescue & Other Non-Profits (2022-Present)

  • Volunteer at Century Jr. High for Volleyball (2023-Present)

  • Technically Trained in 5 Styles of Dance for 12 Years (2012-2024)

About me

Hi, my name is Bella Maras, and I am a 2027 student at Carl Sandburg High School. I discovered my love for volleyball, later than most, after being introduced to the sport by a friend in Jr. High School. I felt an instant connection to the sport and knew I wanted to transfer my athletic focus from basketball and dance to volleyball. After being in elite-level competitive basketball and dance most of my life, I knew what it would take to be at a high-level in volleyball and was committed to putting in maximum effort to quickly catch up with others my age. I am thankful my parents supported my vision and enabled me to attend private training to excel quickly and train as a club player at the top club in Illinois, 1st Alliance. I started as a Middle Hitter/Blocker and transitioned to a 6 Rotation Outside Hitter. I am a versatile player that can play multiple positions in the front and back row. With four years of experience, my skillset elevated rapidly, and my potential is limitless. I stand out for my leadership, agility, and athleticism which enables explosive hitting and blocking. I perform well under pressure and am known to bring positive energy to the court and motivate teammates to perform at their highest potential. I am excited at the opportunity to play elite club volleyball at 1st Alliance with other high-performing-athletes and elevate my skillset. My dream is to play volleyball at the collegiate level and pursue a career in a field assisting children. I have always had a passion to help others as a teammate or in my profession. I am confident I can make a positive impact on a college level team and am committed to continual improvement and striving for excellence.