Bella Culotta was a spectator for most of Sycamore’s match Wednesday against DeKalb .

But with her team down six in the third set, she became the star of a third-act twist.

Culotta ended up with four kills and sparked the Spartans to a 25-18, 21-25, 26-24 victory over the Barbs.

“It feels very, very cinematic. Very cool,” Culotta said. “It’s definitely a great feeling to be put in last-second. We came up clutch at the end, and I think our team really stood out today.”

The Barbs (0-2) led 17-11 in the third set, and the block in the middle led by Camryn Hilliard and Jordan Grant was slowing down Sycamore attackers Khiara Thomas and Sophia Lichthardt.

Sycamore coach Jennifer Charles turned to Culotta for a late spark. The junior played sparingly at the varsity level last year and ha

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