Name: Addison Smith

School: Prairie Ridge

Sport: Volleyball

Why she was selected: Smith, a senior setter, recorded 77 assists and six aces on the second day of the Wheaton Classic, earning all-tournament honors and leading the Wolves to third place out of 24 teams. Prairie Ridge defeated Loyola 23-25, 27-25, 28-26 in the third-place match.

The Wolves are ranked No. 5 in Class 3A by Prep Dig Illinois and enter the week 14-2 and 9-1 in the Fox Valley Conference.

For her performance, Smith was selected as the Northwest Herald Athlete of the Week by readers in an online vote. Johnsburg volleyball’s Adelaide Bruns, Huntley flag football’s Aubrina Adamik and Prairie Ridge golf’s Jack Dahlem also were nominated.

Smith answered a few questions from the Northwest Herald.

What was the co

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