Zyon Brazo Chooses the Roadrunners

Zyon Brazo of Niles High School and Dunes Volleyball Club has signed her NJCAA Letter of Intent to play volleyball in the 1st Source Bank Fieldhouse for Head Coach Jenny Nate and the Roadrunners.

SMC Coach Jenny Nate said of Brazo, "I had the privilege to coach Zyon at the high school level for three years including several conference championships, a trip to the state quarterfinals, and capturing district and regional titles.  Zy knows how to play to win at the highest level.  She knows the meaning of teamwork and leadership and can literally play any position on the net.  She has an excellent block, attack, and exemplifies determination, grit, and self-motivation.  Zy will be playing club on Dunes 18 Black this year and preparing for the collegiate season.  I know she will work hard day in and day out to help us build the SMC Volleyball program to a championship level, and I am thrilled to continue to coach her again, now at the college level." 

Niles Coach Samantha Zimmerman added, "Zyon is a great utility player. You can place her anywhere on the court and know that she is going to get the job done. She can hit for power out of all 3 positions in the front row and put up a smart block in big time situations. She has a high volleyball IQ and has a calming leadership presence on the court."

Brazo joins Gia Jania of Westville (IN), and Talan Hiemstra of Marcellus in the 2024 SMC Volleyball recruiting class.

SMC Volleyball finished its second season after a 25-year hiatus with a record of 23-13. The Roadrunners improved to 7-5 in the MCCAA Western Conference, placing third and again qualifying for the Great Lakes District A Tournament. Individual players earned eight conference and regional awards, including All-Freshman Team, All-Conference Second Team, All-Conference First Team, All-Region Team and Player of the Year.