Ransom Everglades Star Abby Zichella Named Athlete of Week
The Raiders standout surpassed 500 career kills during a strong tournament run in Hollywood.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Volleyball
Ransom Everglades volleyball player Abby Zichella earned Athlete of the Week honors for Week 5. Her dominant performance helped lead the Raiders to a runner-up finish at the Chaminade-Madonna Cares High School Volleyball Tournament.
Why it matters
Zichella reached a significant career milestone of 500 kills while anchoring the team through a packed tournament schedule. Her play reflects the high level of competition currently seen across Miami-Dade high school volleyball.
Zichella recorded her 500th career kill during the week, totaling 97 kills, 44 digs, and 11 aces for the Raiders. The team finished with a 5-1 record in tournament play and a 6-1 overall record for the week.
The players
Abby Zichella
A Ransom Everglades student-athlete who was named High School Athlete of the Week.
The details
Zichella earned her selection after posting a stat-heavy week that included 5 blocks and 2 assists. The Ransom Everglades volleyball team secured a runner-up spot at the Chaminade-Madonna Cares High School Volleyball Tournament held in Hollywood. This recognition follows her consistent contributions to the Raiders' overall weekly success.
Timeline
Week 5 of the 2026-27 school term.
Beyond the 305
The recognition follows the standard selection process for the Miami Herald High School Athlete of the Week program. This honor continues the local tradition of spotlighting standout individual performances during the high school sports season.
Fans of local high school athletics can watch for Zichella as the Ransom Everglades season continues. The tournament result marks a pivotal point for the Raiders as they look ahead to upcoming district matches.
The takeaway
Zichella's milestone of 500 career kills highlights the intensity of this year's volleyball season. Keep an eye on Ransom Everglades as they maintain their 6-1 weekly momentum through the next stretch of the schedule.
Further reading
For more highlights from the local courts, check out the latest Volleyball updates.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Miami Herald.
