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DOWAGIAC — Isabella Tibbles of Buchanan High School, Krush Volleyball Club and Southwest 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.

Coach Nate said of Tibbles, “Isabella is a scrappy, quick, smart attacker who can hit from any spot on the net and is a great defensive player.  She is a true teammate who is a positive leader on and off the court and plays to win.  Izzy is First Team All Conference, exudes positive energy, hustle, and can place the ball well; she comes from a strong Buchanan Team who just had another great season as well as high-level club experience at Krush and this year at Southwest during her high school career which will have her ready to hit the court at the college level.  We are excited to welcome Isabella to the SMC Volleyball Team.”

Coach Shelly Bender added, “Izzy’s dedication and perseverance over the past four years at Buchanan Volleyball have truly exemplified the spirit of hard work and commitment, leading her to achieve her goal of earning a college volleyball scholarship at SMC!  We are very proud of her!”

Tibbles is the second member of the 2025 SMC Volleyball recruiting class, joining Meah Evans of Constantine as new players on the Roadrunners squad.

SMC Volleyball finished the 2024 season with a winning record of 22-16, including a win over the undefeated and nationally-ranked McHenry County Scots. The Roadrunners were 7-5 in the MCCAA Western Conference, qualifying for the Great Lakes District Tournament for the third consecutive year, advancing in the bracket twice. Individual Roadrunners earned seven conference and regional awards, including All-Freshman Team, All-Conference Honorable Mention, All-Conference Second Team, All-Conference First Team, All-MCCAA Team and All-Region Team.