Cream of the Crop
Talent goes a long way in determining the best of the best in any sport, but having an all-star mentality certainly doesn’t hurt.
Freeport volleyball star Cassidy Dell proved elite on both counts. The senior setter averaged 28 assists and 10 kills per match, but was able to truly display her mettle at the very end of the season.
After tearing the meniscus in her left knee in a state semifinal win against Philipsburg-Osceola, Dell was determined to play through the pain in the state championship match.
Her gutsy effort produced 10 kills and set up a number of others from teammates as the Yellowjackets swept York Catholic.
Dell was one of eight Butler County players to earn All-State recognition.
“It means so much to be honored like this,” said Dell, who had surgery on the knee Dec. 15. “I knew I was going to play in that last game and was just focused on how I could help the team.”
