Bella McKelvey Reaches 1,000 Career Assists, Joining Sister in Brick Memorial Volleyball History
In a thrilling comeback victory against Toms River North, Brick Memorial High School’s Bella McKelvey achieved a remarkable milestone, becoming the second Mustang in program history to surpass 1,000 career assists. The feat puts Bella in elite company alongside her sister, Alexis McKelvey (BMHS ’19), marking an extraordinary family legacy in Mustang volleyball.
Bella entered the match needing 25 assists to reach the milestone and found herself just five short heading into the decisive third set. With the game on the line, Bella delivered, finishing the night with 28 assists and securing her place in Mustang history. The assist that propelled her to the 1,000 mark was a set to senior outside hitter and longtime friend, Delaney Cromen.
Fun Fact: Both Bella and Alexis reached their 1,000 assist milestones in home wins against Toms River North!
The special night also saw Brick Memorial Volleyball alumni and former record-holding setters in attendance, including:
- Sydney Stoughton (’20) – Holds the Mustang single-season assists record with 651 assists.
- Alexis McKelvey (’19) – Holds the Mustang career assists record with 1,350 assists.
The legacy of excellence within the McKelvey family and Brick Memorial Volleyball continues to inspire the program’s future athletes.
Photo Credit: Tom Trembulak, Head Coach
