Butte Central volleyball player Presli Smith and Butte High football player Hudson Luedtke are this week’s Leskovar Honda Athletes of the Week.

The honors come more than a week after both teams ended their season, but their performance needs to be recognized.

Smith, a 5-foot-6 junior setter who was a team leader for a young Butte Central volleyball team, takes home the girls’ honor. BC first-year coach Karina Mickelson called Smith trustworthy and dedicated, and said she always led by example.

“Her work ethic is truly admirable and the work she puts in, both on and off the court, shows how committed to getting better she is,” Mickelson said. “She wants the very best for the team and program. Presli’s a true leader, as a setter should be, and has been a key player for us this season. I’m very proud of how much she’s grown and improved this year and I’m looking forward to what she will bring to the team next year, during her senior season.”

Luedtke, a 6-2, 185-pound senior tight end/safety, receives the boys’ honor after what should be his fourth straight All-State season for the Bulldogs. He showed once again that he is one of the best high school football players in the state.

Luedtke led the Bulldogs with 73 receptions for 763 yards and six touchdowns. He averaged 10.5 yards per reception.

On the other side of the ball, Luedke ranked fifth on the Bulldogs with 50 tackles. He also racked up three sacks, two forced fumbles and an interception. He is also Butte High’s all-time leading scorer in boys’ basketball heading into what promises to be a stellar senior campaign.

For the third year, Leskovar Honda, home of the non-commission sales staff that always has your back, is teaming up with the ButteCast to honor the finest student-athletes from the Mining City to encourage more children to get up, get out and try all kinds of sports and activities.