As a 1A Player of the Year with multiple state championships already under her belt, Nicole is no stranger to performing on the biggest stages. Winning has become the standard for her, and she carries herself with the confidence, composure, and experience of an athlete who knows exactly what it takes to close out matches when the lights are the brightest.

Her left-handed attack is a true weapon, especially down the line where she consistently catches defenders off guard. The angle, pace, and heaviness of her swing make it incredibly tough to defend, and she has a knack for terminating in high-pressure moments. When the set goes her way, there’s a strong chance the rally is ending.

Simply put, Nicole is a proven winner and a high-impact, two-way player who thrives when the stakes are highest — the kind of competitor every championship-caliber program is built around.

Since her freshman debut, Nicole Damian Nicole Damian 5'11" | RS/S Cicero Preparatory Academy | 2027 AZ has been nothing short of a powerhouse for the Cicero Prep Centurions. A cornerstone of the program, she’s played a pivotal role in securing back-to-back 2023 and 2024 State Championship titles — and there’s no doubt she’s hungry to keep that streak alive this season.

Now in her junior campaign, Damian continues to dominate on both sides of the ball. She currently ranks 3rd for 1A in both assists and kills. She’s tallied 212 kills, a .223 hitting average, 77 aces, 23 blocks, 141 digs, and 347 assists — a true testament to her versatility and all-around impact. With the pace she’s on, she’s projected to surpass 2,000 career assists before the season’s end, an incredible milestone for any setter-hitter hybrid.

Opponents have long been familiar with her signature powerful swing, but that doesn’t make it any easier to stop. Her explosive approach, lightning-fast transition, and vertical leap make her nearly unstoppable at the net. Whether she’s tooling a block or creating a one-on-one opportunity with her speed and precision, Damian consistently finds ways to put her team in control of the match.

It was exciting to watch her and the rest of the squad pull out another state championship title! We will be watching her senior season at Cicero closely and can’t wait to see her shine.