Ava DiCecca

Co-Managing Editor

Ava DiCecca is a co-managing editor for Grandstand Magazine. From Marshfield, Massachusetts, she is majoring in journalism with a concentration in sports and media. Ava is in her third year at the University of Florida and aspires to be a sports writer covering the NFL or NHL.

Ava also writes for The Independent Florida Alligator and WRUF.com, and appears as a sports radio host on The Sports Lab. Outside of UF, she gained additional experience as a summer sports intern with the South Florida Sun‑Sentinel.

Ava enjoys playing basketball and volleyball in her free time, and her favorite athlete is Brad Marchand. She has been a Boston sports fan her whole life.

Contact

Email: avadicecca@gmail.com
Instagram: ava_dicecca
X: @avadicecca24

Latest Stories

Nov 2, 1985 Auburn, AL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Florida Gators quarterback Kerwin Bell (13) in action against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium during the 1985 season.

Features

Ring A Bell?

Former UF quarterback Kerwin Bell's impact at Florida may be overlooked, but it isn't limited to the field. He has the ultimate ‘competitive gene’ — and he’s passed it down.

By Ava DiCecca April 28, 2026

Features

Cocktails on the Court

The Florida-Georgia rivalry in football is iconic -- a staple of college sports and a party. One of the 'World's Largest,' as they say. But what about the hatred on the hardwood?

By Ava DiCecca February 11, 2026