Lorna Bell

It is hard to beat a person who never gives up. - Babe Ruth

[Cody Elliott @VTCody]

"She's a light whenever she walks in."

Fort Defiance's Maecy Ann Frizzelle is the 2025-26 Daily News-Record All-Valley Volleyball Player of the Year | Story: https://t.co/LrLTD1jyi0

[Lorna Bell @LBell1117]

@VTCody Great article on a fantastic young man! 💛

[Cody Elliott @VTCody]

For all you Fort Defiance volleyball fans headed to Salem on Saturday for the #VHSL Class 2 state championship, be sure to pick up Friday's print edition of the DN-R. Put in a lot of work to get this together. Enjoy the memories!

[Cody Elliott @VTCody]

Maecy Ann Frizzelle is the region's best once again.

The Fort Defiance volleyball outside hitter is the Region 2B Player of the Year for a second straight year, headlining six Indians on the all-region team: https://t.co/FKdp45Qnc8

[Cody Elliott @VTCody]

“That’s the parents for us. They build that atmosphere.”

The support of the Fort Defiance community, specifically the players’ parents, has played a key role during the team’s run to the #VHSL Class 2 state volleyball tournament: https://t.co/BzrPt6njOe

[Cody Elliott @VTCody]

INBOX: Fort Defiance outside hitter Maecy Ann Frizzelle is the Region 2B Volleyball Player of the Year. She's joined on the all-region first team by teammates Caroline Hanger, Alexis Miller and Norah Anderson. #VHSL

[Cody Elliott @VTCody]

FINAL: Fort Defiance puts on a clinic in a 25-22, 25-18, 25-14 sweep of Madison County. Indians are headed back to the #VHSL Class 2 state tournament and will host Clarke County in a Region 2B championship rematch on Tuesday inside Don Landes Gymnasium. #VHSL

[Cody Elliott @VTCody]

“Being able to be that person is special. ... It’s such a privilege and it’s the best feeling ever.”

Maecy Ann Frizzelle was electric and Fort Defiance volleyball is headed back to the #VHSL Class 2 state tournament once again (with photo gallery): https://t.co/zdyd2UYcio

[Cody Elliott @VTCody]

Fort Defiance's Maecy Ann Frizzelle, a Bridgewater College commit, is the Shenandoah District Volleyball Player of the Year. FDHS head coach Amber Pitsenbarger is Coach of the Year. Indians host Madison County in the Region 2B semifinals on Thursday. #VHSL

[Lorna Bell @LBell1117]

@VTCody Thanks for always remembering the Ann! 🎉

[Cody Elliott @VTCody]

#VHSL Volleyball Final: Fort Defiance 3, Buffalo Gap 0. Maecy Ann Frizzelle with 18 kills, 17 digs and three aces, surpassing 1,000 digs for her career. Caroline Hanger added 11 kills and a pair of aces for the Indians, while Norah Anderson scooped up 20 digs.

[Cody Elliott @VTCody]

Maecy Ann Frizzelle and Caroline Hanger both had big nights as Fort Defiance remained perfect with a big Shenandoah District volleyball sweep of Alleghany on the road: https://t.co/MKptB0umFw

[Cody Elliott @VTCody]

"They never give you a chance to relax."

Fort Defiance opened its season emphatically, sweeping Turner Ashby in non-district volleyball action on Thursday (with video): https://t.co/CcOEQqhiGa

[Cody Elliott @VTCody]

Maecy Frizzelle will go down as one of the all-time volleyball greats at Fort Defiance High after she completes her senior season this fall. When asked about the legacy she hopes to leave behind, though, I found her answer incredibly mature and profound. #VHSL

[Lorna Bell @LBell1117]

@VTCody @VHSL_ @FDHSSPORTS @FDHSTribe @fdvolleyball @maecyann2026 @BCAthletics @BridgewaterWVB Thanks for this article! It means a lot! 🥹

[Cody Elliott @VTCody]

“She’s always going to be that same person, always going to bring that joy.”

“Everyone needs a Maecy.”

This week's Daily News-Record Athlete Spotlight shines on Fort Defiance's Maecy Ann Frizzelle: https://t.co/pP1o9Gs70s

[Targeted Film @TargetedFilms]

Meet Liat Lieberman, an inspiring IMD Youth Leader! 🌟

In this teaser, Liat shares her journey of self-determination, life with autism, and future aspirations. 🌈💬
Catch the full video at the CEC Annual Meeting in Baltimore on #CECTV & social media!
@CECMembership @IMD_VDOE

[Brookes Publishing @BrookesPubCo]

"When children grow up in inclusive schools, they come to regard disability as just one more aspect of the diversity reflected in their community." (Quote taken from Essentials of Transition Planning. Learn more: https://t.co/Y76oKn7yfV) #EducationQuotes #QuoteOfTheDay #Inclusion

[Lorna Bell @LBell1117]

@dhorndorff I am sure it was awesome!