Even though he's not the loudest one on the court, Logan Coady's exemplary play has brought the Massapequa boys' volleyball team to new heights.

"He knows what it takes to be a leader, a good teammate, and a champion," coach Elissa DiSalvo said. "He leads by his skill and ability. He doesn't talk a whole lot, but when he does, kids listen."

She added, "That's the impact he has on my program that is going to stick with us for a long time."

The Newsday Athlete of the Week's level of play was showcased on Sunday at Roberts Wesleyan University in Rochester, when he posted 20 kills and a block, including the match point in Massapequa's 22-25,25-23,25-20,22-25,15-13 win over Penfield to capture the Division I state championship, the first in the program's history, capping off a perfect 21-0 s

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