Sicily Churchill made the jump from middle blocker to outside hitter this year for Orange Lutheran, and the transition has reshaped how she competes. She’s put in real time on her arm swing and shoulder mobility to build a swing she can trust for both consistency and power. The bigger shift has been mental: she used to play timid when her team fell behind, and she’s replaced that with a next-play mentality that lets her stay aggressive regardless of the score. Now in her sophomore season, she’s building a list of schools to reach out to and wants to play the kind of match where she never second-guesses herself. She’s grown more vocal as she’s settled into her new position, and she wants that voice to help lift her teammates as much as it helps her own game.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Sicily Churchill named Top Performing Outside Hitter at 7/31/26 SoCal Sophomore ID Camp, Irvine, Ca.

Sicily Churchill showed the mentality to work through the competition, and once she got going, she was hard for opposing players to stop. She showed a great swing and played smart in situations where swinging wasn’t the right option, finding tips to be effective instead. Her blocking stood out as well, getting touches that slowed the ball down and even shut down the opposition outright.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247

Sicily Churchill Sicily Churchill 5'8" | OH/RS Orange Lutheran | 2029 CA brings positivity and versatility to the front line. A middle/opposite hybrid, she’s putting in extra reps through lessons and open gyms to sharpen her skills and increase her impact. “Playing with my teammates is my favorite part of volleyball,” she shared. Her favorite memory includes scoring key blocks, which shows she’s already learning how to shift momentum at the net.

Off the court, Sicily is artistic and family-oriented. She balances volleyball with drawing, crocheting, baking, and spending time with her loved ones. She also competes in beach tournaments and is focused on making her high school team while excelling in the classroom.

~ Michelle Bamford @Coachable247