Freshman Shane Plummer has really made some great strides in defense, pitching, offense and being a team leader on the Lake Region varsity baseball team, according to Head Coach Andrew Stacy.

“He has a very bright future ahead of him and look forward to watching it,” Coach Stacy said.

In recognition of his strong work ethic, determination, commitment and good sportsmanship, Shane 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: Shane Plummer

Hometown: Naples 

Year in School: Freshman

Parents: Matt and Erin Plummer 

Sports you Play: Golf, basketball and baseball 

School Groups: Varsity Club

Hobbies: Fishing, hanging out with friends 

Future plans: Playing Division 1 baseball for Wake Forest. 

Q. What do you find most challenging about baseball? The most challenging thing for me when it comes to baseball is the mental part. Baseball is hard in the way that you have to wait longer than any sport to redeem yourself. 

Q. What goal did you set for yourself this season, and what will it take to reach that goal? A goal I had this year was to start on varsity and make a big impact for the team. What I did to achieve this goal was working hard in practices and working to be the best teammate I could be.

Q. What is your favorite sports memory and/or achievement (explain why)?  My favorite sports memory has to be going undefeated two seasons in a row in Little League and being in the Casco Days parade with a “13-0” banner.

Q. How has sports made you a better person? Sports has made me become better at understanding people and how they deal with tough situations. 

Q. Name a teammate or coach you admire and explain why? A teammate that I admire is Cameron Chappell. I admire Cameron because no matter the role, situation, or task that is put in front of him, he will just do it and do it the best he can do without complaining. He is the best example of how to be coachable. He will be there for the team in whatever way he can help.