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LAINEY FONT – SOPHOMORE – EISENHOWER
Sports Played: Volleyball, basketball, softball
Parents Names: Jody Nelson and Shay Font
Siblings: I have an older brother, Logan.
Social Media Handles: Instagram – laineyfont2; Twitter – FontLainey5
2022-23 Highlights: Lettering in volleyball and basketball. Making the all-tournament team the Iroquois Holiday Tournament. Getting interviewed as Player of the Game. Starting varsity in all basketball games and a couple volleyball and softball games. Hitting five 3s in a game and my 23-point game.
College Athletics plan if applicable: My goal is to play college basketball but I am not yet committed.
Q&A
Q: How did you get involved in playing sports?
A: I started basketball in third grade because my friends did it and then I joined other sports as I grew up, the same ones my mom did.
Q: What is the most enjoyable thing you have ever had happen to you on an athletic field?
A: Hitting five 3s against Mercyhurst Prep knowing they are a good team and it’s harder to score. Getting four straight kills to close out a varsity match at Youngsville.
Q: If you could go to any event (it doesn’t have to be a sporting event) in the world, what would it be and why? *
A: I would say the March Madness championship because it’s very exciting and games can go either way.
Q: What teacher has had the most impact on you in school? Why?
A: My science teacher Mrs. Dietsch because she has made me interested in science this past year and her teaching method helps me learn at my best.
Q: Do you have any superstitions in any of the sports you play?
A: I always have to make my last shot of warmups before the game starts.
Q: You have one day where you can do anything your heart desires. Cost is not a factor. What would it be?
A: I would take all my friends to Hawaii.
Q: If you could go back in time, where would you go and why?
A: I would go back to when Michael Jordan played and watch him win his sixth championship
Q: Is there anything you wish we would have asked you? If so, what is the question/answer?
A: I wish you would have asked why i’m passionate about the sports I do and I would say because working hard and seeing progress is very rewarding.
