As match point came her way, teed up perfectly by setter Addi Smith from the other end of the net, Prairie Ridge outside hitter Adeline Grider had victory on her mind.

The 6-foot junior soared, ponytail flying, and ripped a right-handed attack that bounced hard off the floor, sending a pack of her Wolves teammates in her direction to celebrate. Grider’s 17th kill sent Prairie Ridge into the Class 3A Carmel Sectional final thanks to a 22-25, 25-21, 25-20 win over Grayslake Central in Tuesday night’s second semifinal in Mundelein.

“Leading up to [the last kill], I was like, ‘I’m going to get this point for my team. I’m going to put the ball down, and that’s how we’re going to end it,’ ” Grider said.

“Addi Smith,” Grider added of her setter, “she’s amazing.”

The Wolves’ come-from-behind

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