Naperville North senior Jessica Dickow proved to be the ideal captain for an inexperienced team this season.

The 6-foot middle blocker led with her actions rather than her words. That quickly became apparent to first-year Naperville North coach Nate Bornancin.

“She’s an incredible captain,” Bornancin said. “When I get to the gym, she’s already there setting up.

“She’s not going to be that rah-rah player. She takes everything she does seriously and wants to be the best she can be, and I think it inspires a lot of players around her.”

Naperville North junior setter Grace Anderson is one of them.

“She’s honestly just one of the most positive people on the court,” Anderson said. “Any time she’s in, she’s so confident.

“I know I can trust her to get any ball. I set her even if it’s not th

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