Delaina Grover has improved every year in throwing and sprinting, Lake Region Indoor Track & Field Coach Dana Caron says.

“She is always open to advice from coaches,” Coach Caron noted. “Delaina helps with setting up practice and getting equipment ready for meets. She is very encouraging to teammates and has a great positive attitude.”

In recognition of her strong work ethic, determination, commitment and good sportsmanship, Delaina is this week’s Boosters and Hancock Lumber “Player of the Week.” Each week, a Lake Region athlete is recognized for his/her dedication (does more than what is asked), work ethic, coachability and academic good standing. Recipients receive a specially-designed t-shirt, sponsored by Hancock Lumber.

Player of the Week Profile

Athlete: Delaina Grover

Hometown: Naples

Year in School: Junior

Parents: Jessica Sloan and Daniel Grover

Sports you Play: Lacrosse and Indoor Track

School Groups: ASTRA, Student Council, Varsity Club

Hobbies: Playing lacrosse, shopping

Future Plans: College

What do you find most challenging about the sport? Trying to beat personal records and being in a constant competition within yourself.

What goal did you set for yourself this season, and what will it take to reach that goal? A goal I set for myself this season was to try a new event and I ended up doing the 200 meters.

What is your favorite sports memory and/or achievement (explain why)? A favorite memory is going to Chipotle after a meet sophomore year because we had a smaller team and we all just sat together.

How has sports made you a better person? This sport has given me the ability to push myself to be the best I can be.

Name a teammate or coach you admire and explain why? One teammate I admire is Campbell Johnson because she works so hard, she can do almost every event and be amazing at them all.