Jackson Kern, a 6-foot sophomore, made an immediate impact on the Libertyville varsity volleyball team as a freshman, leading the Wildcats in digs and earning honorable mention in the North Suburban Conference. This season, Kern is one of two captains for Libertyville, which is off to an 8-7 start and 4-0 in conference play. Kern credits his teammates for helping him become a leader and says he is excited about the future of the program.