North Carolina A&T

Enters A&T as a part of an excellent freshman class … Winton is dynamic with her movement on the court and has the potential to be a good blocker … She has a good presence at the net on the offensive and defensive end … Will try to fill the void after the loss of four-year veteran Hannah Howell at the outside hitter spot … Has a nice swing with a bit of pace to it.

High School: Attended Crete Monee High School in the ninth and 10th grades … Attended Bishop Noll Institute during the 11th and 12th grade … Played under Dave Rodriguez … Played club volleyball for Epic United Volleyball under Dave Rodriguez … Was incredibly accurate during high school, posting a career .342 hitting percentage … As a senior, averaged 4.4 kills, 2.5 digs, and 3.0 service aces per set.

Personal: Full name is Zariah Winton … She is the daughter of Bobby and Edwina Winton and was born on December 30, 2007 … … Has two siblings … She is a nursing major … Plans to work as a neonatal intensive care unit nurse … Wants to make a lasting impact on people’s lives during their most vulnerable moments … Enjoys spending time at the beach, exploring new cuisines, and gaining experience through a variety of activity … Her favorite book is “It Ends with Us” by Colleen Hoover.