Reply Pictured: (from left to right) Seated: Gary Brinker, Sophia Brinker, Michelle Standing: Ted Hickey (FZN AD), Jacob Farley (FZN Assistant), Scott Clynes (FZN Head Coach), Adam Goforth (FZN Assistant), Ryan Thomas (FZN Assistant), Joe Sutton (FZN Principal) FZN Senior Sophia Brinker recently committed to Ripon College, located in Ripon, Wisconsin, to play volleyball for the Red Hawks. Brinker was a multi-year letter winner while at Fort Zumwalt North, playing both right and middle hitter for the Panthers this past fall. In addition to her time playing at FZN, Brinker gained additional experience in the sport through club volleyball, playing nine years on the club circuit most recently with the St. Peter's Storm. Brinker also helps coach youth volleyball for the Wentzville Heat. An honor-student with a full load of AP course work, Brinker was a two-time member of the conference "All-Academic" team.