Volleyball Recap: Thoreau Finds Home Court Redemption Against Zuni + How To Watch

By Team Reports Oct 13, 2025, 1:40pm

Volleyball Recap: Thoreau Hawks vs. Zuni Thunderbirds

HOW TO WATCH: This match can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the NM Activities Assn. (NMAA) & Thoreau High School. Watch Full Replay

There's no place like home for Thoreau, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out the Zuni Thunderbirds 3-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Hawks have posted against the Thunderbirds since October 28, 2021.

Thoreau found their leader in sophomore Jillianne Brondo, who had nine digs and two assists. Kesha Calladitto also deserves some recognition as she had her first kill of the season.

Hawks

Serving Aces

10/11/25 vs Zuni13
10/07/25 @ Tohatchi10
10/02/25 vs Navajo Prep4
11/05/24 vs Wingate19

Thoreau was lethal from the service line and finished the match with 13 aces. That's the most aces they've posted since back in November of 2024.

Thoreau's victory ended a three-match drought at home and bumped them up to 5-9. As for Zuni, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last 11 matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season.

We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Thoreau will challenge rival Wingate at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Zuni is set to square off against their familiar foe Newcomb at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

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