Aberdeen, S.D. – Northern State University head volleyball coach Brent Aldridge announced the signing of Addie Leach today out of Hudson, Wisconsin. She will join Alex Connatser (Tampa, Fla.), Logan Fredrickson (Detroit Lakes, Minn.), and Katelyn Schroeder (Tulare, S.D.) as new additions to the 2025 roster.
 
"Addie simply put is the type of competitive athlete that will thrive in our systems and training," explained Aldridge. "She is a very good athlete that wants to get better and be in the gym daily. She also is a very goal-oriented and driven player. As an athletic yet undersized outside hitter in high school she reminds me of players that we have trained in our gym that make the transition to DS/Libero easily because they know how to work and are athletic enough to make the changes necessary to compete in our gym, as well as the NSIC. 
During the recruiting process it was apparent that Addie is not only a great student but also a very great person and teammate. I am really excited to get her in the gym with our team and our other 2025 recruits next fall."

Addie Leach – DS/L, 5-7, Hudson, Wis. / Hudson HS
Addie Leach is a 5-foot-7 defensive specialist and libero out of Hudson High School. She was a 2-year starter and team captain for the Raiders under the direction of head coach Brittany Young-Sanchez. In her final two seasons, Leach tallied 465 kills, 114 aces, 69 blocks, and 437 digs. She was a 3-time academic all-conference honoree, 3-time WVCA All-Academic award winner, and 2024 all-conference team member. HHS won the Big Rivers Conference Championship and advanced to the WIAA State Tournament for the first time in program history in the fall of 2024. Leach is also a member of the Northern Lights volleyball club. She is the daughter of Jerry and Nikki Leach.