11/12/2026 11:15:00 AM | Volleyball
The group will join the Crimson Tide next fall ahead of the 2027 season
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama volleyball program signed five players to its 2027 roster on National Signing Day. The Crimson Tide is welcoming Fara Bronson, Madysen Chime, Zania Haymond, Jordan Morrow and Addison Stepp to Tuscaloosa next season.
From Head Coach Rashinda Reed
"We couldn't be more excited to welcome these five incredible young women to the Alabama Volleyball family! What makes this class so special is that each of them brings something unique and dynamic to our program. They are fierce competitors who have the drive, determination and fight that truly reflect the identity we're building at Alabama. Beyond their incredible talent and athleticism, they bring maturity, leadership and a genuine hunger to compete and get better every day.
As we continue to raise the standard and build on the growth of our program, we're bringing in young women who don't just want to be part of something special they want to help create it. I believe this group has the ability to make an impact while helping shape the future of Alabama Volleyball. We're excited about who they are, what they bring and what we're going to accomplish together. The future is bright, and we can't wait to get them in crimson and white!"
Fara Bronson
5-10 | Setter | Gilbert, Ariz. | Casteel High School
- No. 1 ranked setter in Arizona in the class of 2027
- Five-time USAV NDTP inviteeÂ
- Four-time USAV National Runner-up
- Four-year varsity starter
- Two-time varsity captainÂ
- Two-time Female Athlete of the Year
- 2025 Prep Dig All-AmericanÂ
- Two-time First Team All-Region
- Casteel High School Assists Record Holder (3094)
Madysen Chime
6-2 | Right Side Hitter | Spring, Texas | Harmony School of Advancement
- Competed for Houston Skyline Juniors Volleyball Club
- Earned the Breakout Player Award with Houston Skyline
- Named MVP at Harmony School of Advancement
- PrepVolleyball 16U Club All-American Third Team honoree - 2025
- Selected to the USA Volleyball U17 Indoor National Team Development Program (NTDP) Spring Training Series in 2025, representing the Lone Star region
- Selected to the USA Volleyball U17 NTDP Winter Training Series in 2024, representing the Lone Star region
- Helped Houston Skyline 18 Royal capture the 18 Open Championship at the 2026 event in New Orleans, La.
Zania Haymond
6-3 | Middle Blocker | Fort Worth, Texas | North Crowley High School
- Played middle blocker and right side for North Crowley
- District 3-6A Blocker of the Year - 2026
- First Team All-District - 2026
- Had 216 kills during the 2026 season
- Recorded 83 blocks in 2024 and 94 blocks in 2025, leading North Crowley
- Finished the 2025 season with 195 kills and a .347 hitting percentage
- Ranked among the top blockers in Texas, finishing 46th in Conference 6A in total blocks
Jordan Morrow
5-10 | Outside Hitter | Humble, Texas | Atascocita High School
- District 17-6A Co-MVP - 2026
- District 23-6A Offensive Player of the Year - 2025
- District 23-6A MVP - 2024
- District 23-6A Newcomer of the Year - 2023
- First Team All-District - 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
- Atascocita High School All-Time Career Kills Leader (1,543)
- GHVCA All-Postseason Team - 2023, 2024, 2025
- TX Girls Coaches Association All-Star Team - 2026
- Prep Volleyball Class of 2027 Top 100
- Prep Volleyball All-American - 2023-2024, 2025-2026
- Under Armour Next Camp Invite
- Played club for Houston Skyline for seven seasons
- GJNC 15 Open All-Tournament Team
Addison Stepp
5-8 | Libero | South Lyon, Mich. | South Lyon East High School
- AAU All-American (Open Division) - 2022, 2025
- UA Next All-American Camp - 2025
- Class of 2027 Top 150 Athletes Prep Volleyball
- JVA Watchlist Class of 2027
- AAU National Championship Winner - 2024, 2025
- Volleyball Recruiter All-American (Open Division)
- NTDP Top 10 Michigan Player - 2026
- AVCA All-Region - 2026
- Prep Dig Michigan Top 10 Class of 2026, 2027
- All-State High School - 2024, 2025
- All-Region High School - 2023, 2024, 2025
- All-Conference - 2023, 2024, 2025
- South Lyon East High School Single Season Digs Record Holder
- South Lyon East High School All-Time Digs Record Holder
