Nicolet National Bank Senior Spotlight

Sport: Volleyball
Parents’ names: Kelli and Cory Onell
Siblings: Kennedy, Riley, Brooklyn and Harper
Position or events: Middle Hitter
Social media: @campbellonell
Career highlight: Being a starter on varsity since freshman year

At what age did you start playing your main sport?
13.

Who introduced you to the sport?
My sister, Brooklyn .

Has this always been your favorite sport?
No, I played hockey until I was 13 along with softball until my sophomore year. I also did track my junior year.

How has balancing academics and athletics been different for you from your freshman year to your senior year?
I have really learned to utilize and never take forgranted any study halls or free time I am given in school to get my work done.

What is your favorite part about this sport?
The friendships and memories it brings me.

What about it has caused you to stick with it for this long?
I have had it taken away from me before due to an injury and I hated every second of not being able to play the sport I love. It made me realize I can’t imagine my life without it.

Is there a professional athlete you look up to? If so, why?
Jill Gillen because she’s extremely undersized, but did not let that affect her from playing and succeeding at a high level.

What would you say is your biggest asset on the court?
Probably my energy or my IQ for the game.

What has been your most memorable experience in high school sports so far?
Winning state my freshman year .

How does it feel as a senior, to look back throughout high school and see your growth (as a person and athlete)?
It’s surreal. I have grown so much not only as a player, but as a person. One thing I can’t believe is that I started my high school career at state and I’ll be ending it at state; I could not be more grateful for these experiences and opportunities.

Do you have any pre-match rituals/routines/superstitions?
Yes. I always have to get Starbucks for breakfast on game days and my high school team sings the pitch perfect riff off before every one of our games.

Do you take any extra steps to prepare for a big match/game/meet, outside of regular practices?
I always watch film on myself before so I can pick out one thing to focus on to do better for that game.

Any memorable coaches or teammates you’d like to give a shout out to?
Lauren Lindsley- my fellow middle. She is one of the best teammates you could ask for.
Jeff Van Lannen- my 16s club coach. He believed in me even though I’m undersized for my position and never doubted my abilities to play at the next level. He also never let me feel unappreciated.

Any hobbies outside of sports?
I love spending time with my family and being outside.

Favorite song?
“Nights and Days” by citycreed.

Sports drinks like Gatorade and Powerade or water?
Water.

Future plans?
Going on to play division 1 volleyball at Belmont university in Nashville after I graduate high school at semester.