Wherever there is a hole to fill in the Lake Region indoor track & field lineup, Delaney Meserve is willing to step in.

“Delaney has shown great attitude and effort this year. She picked up the shot put as an event this year and has worked hard and been positive throughout, given the new drills and techniques she has learned,” Lake Region Coach Mark Snow said. “Delaney is always willing to run the relay. Even last week, she replaced an injured teammate so the other girls could compete.”

In recognition of her strong work ethic, determination, commitment and good sportsmanship, Delaney 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.

Name: Delaney Meserve

Year in School: Senior

Hometown: Bridgton

Parents: Jen Fillebrown, Mike Meserve

Sports you play: Field hockey, indoor track & field, softball

School organizations: ASTRA Club, Varsity Club, Prom Committee

School honors: National Honor Society (Sergeant at Arms)

Q. Why did you choose to compete in indoor track & field? Track is not the sport I chose because I thought I’d be good at it. I did it so I could be a part of another team while staying in shape and get to compete with my friends.

Q. What is the most difficult part of track & field? It is really difficult when you get disappointed in yourself. Sometimes, you work really hard and you don’t get a personal record.

Q. What do you enjoy the most about the sport? I really enjoy going to the meet to compete, but also watch my other teammates do their events. We compete individually, but it’s a team sport.

Q. What do you feel you need to work on and why? I tend to overthink things. If I could be less stressed beforehand, it would be a lot more smooth.

Q. Why is teamwork important? It helps to motivate and support each other. With positive encouragement, we all participate and push ourselves harder.

Q. What is the biggest impact your coach(es) have had on you? I’ve had many different types of coaches, but each of them has pushed me to keep getting better and not settle for being average.

Q. How do you want people to view you as an athlete? I’m seen as pretty athletic and involved, but I’m never the standout on the team. I’m more rugged and get the job done. I’m not very flashy either.

Q. Ten years from now, when you look back on your high school sports career, what do you think you will remember most? I will remember all of the silly games we play and Christmas caroling in the hallways. I probably won’t remember how well I did in each meet, but I’ll remember those (other) moments.