South Warren High School – Volleyball
South Warren High School senior Zoie Elrod exemplifies what it means to be a true scholar-athlete—balancing elite athletic performance, exceptional academic achievement, and meaningful leadership within her school community.
A standout on the volleyball court, Zoie delivered a historic season for the Lady Spartans, setting a new school record with more than 500 kills. Her relentless work ethic, competitive drive, and leadership made her one of the most dominant players in the region. Beyond volleyball, she is also a multi-sport athlete, competing in Track & Field, where she has set multiple school recordsin both the High Jump and Hurdles. Her consistency and excellence have earned her numerous accolades, including:
Athletic Achievements
- 2× BG Daily News Athlete of the Week – Volleyball
- Regional Champion – 300m Hurdles
- Regional Runner-Up – 100m Hurdles
- 2× Regional Runner-Up – High Jump
- 3rd Place – Indoor State High Jump
- First Team All-State – High Jump
- All-Class High Jump
- 500+ Kills – School Record (Volleyball)
- Led the Volleyball Team in Kills (2024 Season)
Despite excelling across two demanding sports, Zoie maintains a perfect 4.0 GPA, demonstrating both discipline and commitment in the classroom. She is a 5× Kentucky First Team Academic All-State recipient—an honor that speaks to her exceptional academic consistency.
Leadership & Service
Zoie’s impact extends far beyond athletics. She is widely recognized as a leader and role model at South Warren, serving in numerous leadership roles, including:
- Spirit Club Officer
- Cotillion Officer
- Prom Committee Officer
- FCA Huddle Leader
- Chick-fil-A Leader Academy Ambassador
- Gifted & Talented Leadership Program
- Buffalo Wild Wings Scholarship Athlete of the Week
- Calendar Girl Jr. Miss July
- Calendar Girl Miss January
- Basketball Homecoming Court – Freshman Year
Whether leading from the court, the classroom, or the community, Zoie approaches every responsibility with integrity, determination, and a positive spirit. Her coaches, teachers, and peers describe her as dependable, hardworking, and deeply respected.
Future Plans
After graduation, Zoie plans to attend Trevecca Nazarene University, where she will continue her volleyball career and pursue a degree in Exercise Science.
Zoie represents everything the Toyota of Bowling Green Scholar Athlete Program honors—excellence, leadership, and a commitment to being the very best on and off the field. Congratulations to Zoie, South Warren High School’s 2026 Scholar Athlete!
About Toyota Scholar Athlete
During the sports season, student-athletes are recognized as outstanding Scholar-Athletes and are awarded a one-time $500 scholarship courtesy of Toyota of Bowling Green & Toyota of Gallatin. The student-athlete nominee must be a senior going into the current school year. Additional requirements and nomination form can be found by clicking on the red dropdown tab at this link| Here