"Karissa Smith is the definition of a leader on and off the floor. She looks to involve her teammates in every play and willing to always encourage and support their efforts. Karissa's leadership is shown through her athletic plays but also the vocal aspect to her game. She  steps up when her team needs her, but is also willing to play any role her coach directs her to. Karissa practices and plays at high intensity and continues to show her investment for the game by putting in work on the off days.  Karissa is a player that all coaches can trust  to have her make the right play and not get frustrated on mistakes. She is consistent through any situation, but also shares her enthusiasm and passion when her teammates succeed!"

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- Nas Solsaa, Appleton North High School Coach