Dan Koch recorded 11 kills to help Naperville North rally from deficits in each of the first two sets in its match with Glenbard East to earn a 26-24, 25-21 victory on Thursday.
Fresh off conference titles and Top 16 state showings in 2012, Neuqua Valley, Benet and Naperville Central headline a loaded field of Naperville and Aurora tennis teams eager for another strong run on the courts this spring.
Justin Jackson of Glenbard North was named the offensive player of the year while Mario Rodriguez of Glenbard North was named the defensive player of the year. Check out the full list of all-conference players.
Following a 5-5 season and a first-round playoff loss, Naperville North is looking to return to prominence in 2013 with the return of running backs DeSean Brown and Sharad Crosby.