UNC Pembroke Signs Mazur to NLI

PEMBROKE, N.C. – UNCP head volleyball coach Jeff Billington has announced the signing of Weddington High School standout Erica Mazur to a national letter of intent for the 2008 season as the Waxhaw native declared her intentions to play for the Braves.

Mazur, a 5-10 outside hitter, was a three-sport star for the Warriors competing in soccer and track & field as well as volleyball. During her senior year she earned all-conference honors while also being named her team’s MVP. A team captain in 2007, WHS reached the North Carolina 4A regional semifinals while going 22-5 on the season.

That season saw Mazur register 476 digs, 280 kills, 64 service aces and 42 blocks. For her efforts she was a Senior all-star tournament selection.

In 2006 she earned all-conference and All Union County honors while also winning the coach’s award. WHS went 16-9 her junior season reaching the regional quarterfinals for head coach Carrie Powell. That season Mazur tallied 259 kills, 217 digs and 51 service aces.

She also reached the 4A regional quarterfinals in her sophomore season earning the most improved award. She plays her club ball with the Union Volleyball Club and coaches Matt Anderson and Jim Zorn.

A three-time letterwinner in volleyball, Mazur also earned two letters for soccer and for track & field. In soccer she earned all-conference and all-county honors her final two seasons while also being named the Charlotte Observer’s all-region team her senior year.

The daughter of Richard and Phyllis Mazur, Erica plans on majoring in education upon her arrival at UNCP. She has one brother, Benjamin (21), and a twin sister, Sarah (18). Benjamin currently attends North Carolina State and Sarah will be attending UNC Charlotte in the fall.