Standout Volleyball Players from High Schools Recognized

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The high school volleyball scene has seen exceptional performances from various players this season, with players from Benet, Naperville North, and Waubonsie Valley leading the charge. A total of five players from Benet and four from both Naperville North and Waubonsie Valley have been acknowledged for their remarkable skills on the court.

First Team Selections

Grace Anderson, a senior setter from Naperville North, made an impressive impact with 536 assists, 191 digs, 66 kills, 51 aces, and 40 blocks. She stands third in the program’s history with 1,493 career assists and sixth in aces with 124. Her stellar performance earned her the conference player of the year title.

Dina DiSanto, a sophomore outside hitter from Benet, delivered with 210 kills, 114 digs, 21 blocks, and 18 aces, earning all-conference honors.

Tatum Kelly, a junior setter from Neuqua Valley, contributed 325 assists, 252 kills, 241 digs, 56 aces, and 45 blocks to her team. She also achieved all-conference status and is committed to Illinois.

Annabelle Kritzer, a senior right-side player from Naperville Central, had 168 kills with a .354 hitting percentage and 41 blocks. She was named all-conference and has committed to Drake for basketball.

Joelle Pye-Blacknard, a senior outside hitter from Naperville North, achieved 243 kills, 197 digs, 29 aces, and 15 blocks. She received all-conference honors and has committed to Lipscomb.

Sophia Youssef, a senior middle hitter from Benet, recorded 153 kills, 53 digs, 48 assists, and 33 blocks, securing an all-conference spot. She is committed to Washington University.

Second Team Selections

Belle Black, a senior right-side player from Waubonsie Valley, delivered with 181 kills on a .308 hitting percentage, 49 digs, and 34 blocks, earning all-conference recognition.

Maddie Bryant, a senior setter from Benet, made 608 assists, 169 digs, 29 blocks, 19 kills, and 17 aces.

Emma Chang, a senior outside hitter from Naperville North, contributed with 177 kills, 139 digs, 24 aces, and 12 blocks. She was named to the all-conference team.

During a DuPage Valley Conference match against Naperville North, Zoey Horn from Naperville Central, a senior libero, displayed her skills with 287 digs, 55 aces, 33 assists, and a 1.92 serve-receive passing average, gaining all-conference honors.

Linden Stritch, a sophomore outside hitter from Benet, added 200 kills, 136 digs, 16 blocks, and 12 aces to her team’s tally.

Katie Wagner, a junior outside hitter from Waubonsie Valley, made an impact with 183 kills, 205 digs, 20 aces, and 15 blocks, receiving all-conference recognition.