Vylet Robbins holds one of the highest batting averages on the Lake Region varsity softball team this season and has worked very hard on her swing.

“Vylet has also been a rock for us at second base this year,” Laker Coach Shawn Rock said. “She continues to elevate her game and works hard every practice. Having a great attitude and a strong desire to get better, she is an easy player to coach. I look forward to seeing what she can bring to this program this season and the seasons to come.”

In recognition of her strong work ethic, determination, commitment and good sportsmanship, Vylet 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: Vylet Robbins

Hometown: Casco

Year in School: Sophomore

Parents: Gail Robbins and Josh Robbins

Sports you Play: Softball, Cheer, Volleyball

School Groups: Art Club

Hobbies: Drawing, painting, working out

Future plans: Graduate from high school and be amazing.

Q. What do you find most challenging about softball? I find that keeping a good mindset is the most challenging. You’re going to have bad games, but you have to keep a good attitude. When I mess up, I just need to forget about it and move on, that’s something I’m working on.

Q. What goal did you set for yourself this season, and what will it take to reach that goal? A goal I set for myself is to try my best and be supportive. I set this as my goal every game and will for the rest of the season. To reach it, I practice hard and pay attention. There’s always something you can learn.

Q. What is your favorite sports memory and/or achievement (explain why)? My favorite achievement from this season was getting my first hit. Last school season, I had a single hit and that really put me down as a player, so it felt amazing when I made that contact and hit one in the grass.

Q. How has sports made you a better person? Playing sports really brought me out of my shell. I used to be really shy and now I’m better at communicating with others and being a leader, from that I got more confident in myself.

Q. Name a teammate or coach you admire and explain why? A coach I admire would be Coach Fernald. He means a lot to me and our team. He supports us through our ups and downs, on and off the field. Without his help, I don’t know where I would be. He helped me find the confidence that I needed to try my best and push through failure. There aren’t enough words to describe how great he is.