Cece Huhn
Freshman I middle blocker I crescade, wisconsin

Get to know maddy

What makes you love Northern Colorado Volleyball? Why did you choose UNC?
  • I chose to come to unc because i loved the togetherness of the team and their philosophy on volleyball. It matched very close with my own philosophy and i am so happy to be here. I also loved the view of the mountains and the amazing campus. 
Do you like animals, if so do you have a favorite?
  • I love animals! My favorite would be a giraffe. 
If you had a superpower, what would it be? What would your superhero name be?
  • i would love to be able to fly. It would be so cool to fly around the world to see different places. If i had a superhero name, i think it would be "McMuscles."
What is your most embarrassing volleyball memory?
  • My most EMBARRASSING volleyball memory would be when i went to block and my hand got tangled in the net. I then jumped up without realizing my hand was caught and got hit in the face by the ball. It knocked me off my feet and sent me to the ground. I had to sit out a few points after that. 
WHO ARE YOUR ROLE MODELS IN LIFE AND WHY?
  • two of my most important role models in life are my mom and grandma. They both so hard and both have pursued their dreams to do what they want. My mom also played volleyball in college and I have always wanted to follow in her footsteps. They are both persistent and stand up for what they believe. I hope to be just like them one day. 
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE VOLLEYBALL MEMORY?
  • MY FAVORITE VOLLEYBALL MEMORY WOULD BE WHEN MY HIGH SCHOOL TEAM AND I WOULD SING PUMP-UP SONGS BEFORE OUR GAMES. WE WOULD BE YELLING AT THE TOP OF OUR LUNGS HOPING THE OTHER TEAM COULD HEAR US. 
Who or what inspired you to play volleyball?
  • My mom was my inspiration to play volleyball. I grew up going to games, tournaments, and open gyms with her. I saw how happy both her and her players were and I wanted to be a part of that. As I grew older, i saw the important lessons that she had learned through volleyball and knew those lessons would also be important for me. 
If you could have a dinner party with anyone (past or present), who are three people you’d invite?
  • My sister, my cousin, and my mom. 
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
  • definitely greece.
What is your favorite thing to do outside of volleyball in Greeley/Colorado?
  • hang out with teammates at the pool or go to the greeley stampede when the time comes. 
What major are you studying, why’d you choose it?
  • biological sciences. I chose this major because i really enjoy science and the health field. I want to help people in their daily lives.