Coupeville Sports

Bella Cedillo (right) and younger sister Robin share a moment.

Sisters are big on this year’s Coupeville High School cheer squad.

At least three sets of siblings are included on a Wolf roster that is almost 40 girls deep. And two of the most spirited are Robin and Bella Cedillo.

Despite being the older of the duo, Bella, a junior, actually has the least sideline experience, having only picked up the sport this season. That hasn’t slowed her down, however, as she has quickly become a key part of the team.

“I hadn’t really been into cheering, but after moving here I met a lot of the girls who did cheer,” Cedillo said. “I would go to a few games and watch them cheer and a lot of my friends last year had told and asked me to join cheer so this year I did and I love it.

“My favorite things about cheering is getting the crowd of people excited and full of spirit and pride in our teams,” she added.

Cedillo had already been involved in her school, performing with the drama troupe and being an ASB representative. But this is her first time as a Wolf athlete, something she intends to double in the spring by joining the tennis team along with her younger sister.

Her first go-around has convinced her that cheer should be viewed as exactly that — a sport, and not merely an activity.

“I think it should be considered a sport because you have to be at your strongest to be able to hold girls in the air and keep them safe,” Cedillo said. “It’s a very active sport, if you ask me.”

A strong student who enjoys music, reading and writing, Cedillo picks English as her favorite class. Away from school, she listens to a wide variety of music and is a big movie fan.

“I love watching movies that can make you laugh and cry at the same time, while also being packed full of action and drama,” she said.

Her younger sister and her friends have impacted Cedillo, but she reserves her biggest thanks for her and Robin’s parents, who will be in the stands when the girls debut with their squad Friday, Sept. 6 when Coupeville hosts Bellevue Christian.

“My mom has been a constant supporter for me and essentially made me who I am today, by teaching me how to show respect and kindness, and taught me right from wrong,” Cedillo said. “And my dad has really impacted me by always having helpful advice.”