Girls volleyball: Naperville Sun All-Area Team

FIRST TEAM

Meghan Haggerty (Co-Player of Year) — Benet, middle hitter, 6-3 senior. Will attend Wisconsin

Jenna Jendryk (Co-Player of Year) — Benet, right-side hitter, 6-0 senior. Will attend Virginia Tech

Alysia Baznik — Naperville Central, setter/outside hitter, 5-11 junior. Season: 231 kills, 455 assists, led team in both; 100 digs, 44 aces.

Naperville Central coach Brie Isaacson says: “The more we have Alysia involved in the play, the better the outcome. When she’s not setting she’s a back row attacker. She brings so much to the floor besides playing ability — confidence, excitement, passion, court awareness and an understanding of the game.”

Jesscia Boddy — Metea Valley, middle hitter, 6-3 senior. Season: 287 kills, 56 solo blocks, led team in both

Metea Valley coach James Milkert says: “She’s been our go-to player since the program started. Her teammates have relied on her for the big play, especially in crucial situations. Jessica knows the game and she’s a tremendous player at the net. She’ll be outstanding at the next level.”

Will attend: Pitt.

Ashley Crawford — Naperville North, outside hitter, 5-9 senior. Season: Led team with 243 kills She also had 41 aces and 219 digs.

Naperville North coach Jen Urban says: “A team captain, Ashley is a well-respected leader on and off the court. She brings a lot of energy and excitement and she plays in six rotations. When we needed a point in a big match Ashley would often get set. She was also one of our primary passers and one of our top diggers.”

College: Undecided

Callie Huebener — Neuqua Valley, outside hitter, 6-0 senior. Season: Led team with 211 kills, 311 digs with and 50 aces.

Neuqua Valley coach Kelly Simon says: Callie is a great all-around player. She is our go-to hitter, puts up a huge block, plus she’s a primary passer and dig leader. And her jump-serve has been a weapon for us. Callie has improved so much and she’ll be even better in college. Her potential is endless.”

Will attend DePaul

Colleen Larson — Naperville North, libero, 5-7 junior. Season: 355 digs, 2.33 passing, team leader in both.

Coach Jen Urban says: “Colleen had a breakout season leading our team in passing and defense. She was our most consistent player all year. She was voted MVP by her teammates. She’s rock-solid in every category and we expect her to be one of the top liberos in the state next year.”

SECOND TEAM

Corinne Gajcak — Naperville North, outside hitter, junior.

Maddie Haggerty — Benet, outside hitter, sophomore.

Hannah Kaminsky — Benet, setter, junior.

Rachel Minarick — Waubonsie Valley, setter, sophomore.

Katelynn Novak — Neuqua Valley, outside/middle hitter, senior.

Leighanne Novak — Neuqua Valley, middle hitter, senior.

Lisa Studnicka — Waubonsie Valley, outside hitter, senior.

THIRD TEAM

Lauren Clarke — Waubonsie Valley, designated setter, libero, junior.

Sammy Condon — Naperville Central, middle hitter, junior.

Nikki Connors — Naperville Central, middle hitter, junior.

Alyssa Ensminger — Metea Valley, setter, junior.

Annie Ferlmann — Benet, libero, senior.

Taylor McKeown — Neuqua Valley, outside hitter, junior.

Nora Young — Benet, outside hitter, senior.

OUTSTANDING FRESHMEN

Emily Kwak — Naperville North, setter.

Lexie Lobdell — Metea Valley, outside hitter.

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