When Downers Grove North senior and four-year starter Kelley Crowley needs a steady influence on the volleyball court, she counts on a freshman.

Madi Mastalarz became the primary setter after an early October injury to sophomore setter Ellery Cabaj, last year’s freshman starter. 1 of 32

Class 4A Lyons Sectional Semifinal Volleyballl: Downers Grove South at Downers Grove North Downers Grove North celebrates their win over Downers Grove South in the Class 4A Lyons Sectional Semifinal volleyball match. Nov 4, 2025 in La Grange. (Gary E Duncan Sr)

“(Mastalarz is) playing six rotations as a freshman. Madi’s really filled the role of being a leader and staying clam,” Crowley said. “She’s one of our calmest players and she’s only a freshman. It’s just so impressive because I was not like

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