As always, the Herald-News area was filled with outstanding girls volleyball players, evidenced by both Lockport (Class 4A) and Providence (Class 3A) bringing home third-place finishes. Here is a look at the best the area had to offer.

FIRST TEAM

Noelle Aprati, sr., OH, Bolingbrook

Four-year varsity starter for the Raiders. ... Set school record for kills in a season this year with 367. Also holds school career records for kills (964) and digs (663). ... Named IVCA Class 4A First Team All-State, Southwest Prairie Conference MVP, All-SPC and team MVP.

Bridget Ferriter, sr., OH, Lockport

Herald-News Player of the Year. ... Amassed 351 kills on a .313 hitting percentage, helping lead the Porters to third place in Class 3A. A six-rotation player, she had 18 blocks, 38 aces, 195 digs

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