Bella Powell

14 Bella Powell
Bella Powell
  • Height:
    5-10
  • Hometown:
    Palmyra, Ill.
  • Year:
    Jr.
  • Previous School:
    Lincoln Land CC
Bio

High School: Powell was a two-sport athlete at Routt Catholic High School in Jacksonville, Ill., competing four years as a middle blocker for head volleyball coach Pat Gibson and four years as a pitcher and infielder for head softball coach Jamie Martin… accounted for 163 kills, 39 blocks, and 114 digs as a sophomore and 217 kills, 39 blocks, and 350 digs as a junior… missed her senior campaign due to a knee injury… was a three-time team MVP over her first three years… as a freshman, took home All-Western Illinois Valley Conference Second Team honors before earning First Team accolades as a sophomore… during her junior season, picked up another First Team nod while representing the top pick of the All-Conference team.

Personal: Daughter of Tony and Faith Powell… born in Springfield, Ill. on April 22, 2002… full name is Isabella Marie Powell.

Academic: Majoring in communications.

News mentions
First Tech beach campaign concludes in impressive fashion, 1-1 showing on day two of OVC Tournament
First Tech beach campaign concludes in impressive fashion, 1-1 showing on day two of OVC Tournament

MARTIN, Tenn. – An remarkable run at the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament and incredible inaugural campaign officially came to a close for the Tennessee Tech beach volleyball team Friday in Martin, Tenn.

Tech picks up first postseason victory in program history on opening day of OVC Tournament
Tech picks up first postseason victory in program history on opening day of OVC Tournament

MARTIN, Tenn. – It was a historic day on the sand for the Tennessee Tech beach volleyball team Thursday, as the Golden Eagles picked up their first-ever Ohio Valley Conference Tournament victory to open the league’s postseason event.

Golden Eagles geared up for program's first OVC Beach Volleyball Tournament
Golden Eagles geared up for program's first OVC Beach Volleyball Tournament

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech beach volleyball team will make the trip west for its first-ever postseason action, competing at the Ohio Valley Conference Championships at the Skyhawk Beach Volleyball Complex in Martin, Tenn. starting Thursday afternoon.

Golden Eagles close out first regular season with Saturday split in OVC play
Golden Eagles close out first regular season with Saturday split in OVC play

MOREHEAD, Ky. – It was a strong finish for the Tennessee Tech beach volleyball team Saturday afternoon, as the Golden Eagles completed another 1-1 split on the second and final day of the second Ohio Valley Conference weekend in Morehead, Ky.

Tech earns big split on opening day of second OVC weekend
Tech earns big split on opening day of second OVC weekend

MOREHEAD, Ky. – Continued success found the Tennessee Tech beach volleyball team Friday, as the Golden Eagles split its opening day of the second Ohio Valley Conference weekend in Morehead, Ky.

Second OVC weekend awaits Golden Eagle beach squad in Morehead, Ky.
Second OVC weekend awaits Golden Eagle beach squad in Morehead, Ky.

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech beach volleyball team wraps up its inaugural regular season Friday and Saturday, making the trip to Morehead, Ky. for the second Ohio Valley Conference weekend with four duals on the docket.

Golden Eagles secure first-ever home win with OVC split against Morehead State
Golden Eagles secure first-ever home win with OVC split against Morehead State

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – It was a successful day in Cookeville for the Tennessee Tech beach volleyball, as the Golden Eagles claimed a split in a pair of duals with Ohio Valley Conference rival Morehead State while competing at the Tech Beach Volleyball Courts for the first time in program history.

Tech falls in pair of duals at unbeaten Carson-Newman
Tech falls in pair of duals at unbeaten Carson-Newman

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech beach volleyball team could not hand in-state foe Carson-Newman its first loss of the season Wednesday afternoon, falling in a pair of matches in Jefferson City to a still-unbeaten Eagle squad on its home courts.

Golden Eagles close out non-conference action with double dip at Carson-Newman
Golden Eagles close out non-conference action with double dip at Carson-Newman

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech beach volleyball team will close out its non-conference slate for the 2023 season with an in-state trip to Jefferson City and a doubleheader against Carson-Newman Wednesday morning. 

Purple and gold grows on final day of OVC opening weekend
Purple and gold grows on final day of OVC opening weekend

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – A pair of losses underscored a solid day of work for the Tennessee Tech beach volleyball team Saturday, as the Golden Eagles showed more growth and positives on their second day of Ohio Valley Conference action in Chattanooga.

Tech makes history with first OVC victory on day one of league action in Chattanooga
Tech makes history with first OVC victory on day one of league action in Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – It was a highly successful first day of Ohio Valley Conference competition for the Tennessee Tech beach volleyball team, as the Golden Eagles picked up their first-ever league win Friday while competing in Chattanooga.

Golden Eagles head to Chattanooga for first-ever OVC weekend of competition
Golden Eagles head to Chattanooga for first-ever OVC weekend of competition

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech beach volleyball team will get its first taste of Ohio Valley Conference action Friday and Saturday, competing in league play for the first time ever at the first of two OVC weekends.

Tech splits on day two of Berry College Tournament to finish first beach weekend 2-2
Tech splits on day two of Berry College Tournament to finish first beach weekend 2-2

MOUNT BERRY, Ga. – It was another successful day for the Tennessee Tech beach volleyball team Saturday, as the Golden Eagles wrapped up their inaugural weekend with a 1-1 day and 2-2 start to the season at the Berry College Tournament.

Golden Eagle beach volleyball secure first-ever win to kick off Berry College Tournament, 2023 season
Golden Eagle beach volleyball secure first-ever win to kick off Berry College Tournament, 2023 season

MOUNT BERRY, Ga. – It was a historic day for the Tennessee Tech beach volleyball team Friday, as the Golden Eagles not only kicked off its inaugural campaign, but also claimed victory in its first-ever match.

Golden Eagles kick off inaugural beach campaign at Berry College Tournament
Golden Eagles kick off inaugural beach campaign at Berry College Tournament

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The long wait is finally over for the Tennessee Tech beach volleyball team, as the Golden Eagles will kick off their inaugural campaign Friday, Feb. 24 at Berry College’s Tournament in Mount Berry, Ga.