When Coach Pauline Webb decided to name Reannah Dingley as her Player of the Week nominee, it was not based on the fact that Reannah is the Lake Region field hockey team’s only senior.

“She so deserves this award. She stepped up into a leadership role last year and continued it this summer and into the season. She is one of our captains this year. She is one of the hardest-working athletes I’ve ever coached. She is a product of our youth program. I coached her in the youth program and saw her work ethic back then,” Coach Webb said. 

Reannah’s game has improved incredibly the last two years and has continued to improve in each game this year. 

“She plays with heart and determination, that’s something you can’t coach — you either have it or you don’t. She makes things happen for us at the offensive end and you’ll see her sprint back to help the defense. She is coachable and has become a very versatile player,” the coach added. “She is willing to play wherever I need her and she gets the job done in any and all of those positions. Since her freshman year, she has played every position except goalie, and she never once was negative about it; she just wants to play. I have never had to address Reannah about her attitude; she has set the bar high for her teammates to follow in attitude and work ethic.”

In recognition of her strong work ethic, determination, commitment and good sportsmanship, Reannah 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 Profile

Name: Reannah Dingley

Year in School: Senior

Hometown: Naples

Parents: Beverly Willey, Raymond Dingley

Sports you Play: Field Hockey, Alpine Skiing, Track

School organizations: Class Officer

School honors: English, History, Art

Q. Why did you choose field hockey?I’ve done it since first grade and fell in love with it and kept it ever sense. 

Q. Complete the following, “I know I’ve had a good game if…”I’ve worked extremely hard and know I put everything I had into the game.

Q. What goes through your mind before a big game?Try your hardest and do the best you can!

Q. If things are not going well, what do you do to rebound and clear your mind to be more positive?I get upset for a few minutes then let my emotions come back down to normal. I think about all the good things I have done in that game or previous games. 

Q. How has sports changed you as a person?Sports has taught me many lessons. Sportsmanship, Loyalty, Respect, Hard Work and Friendships. 

Q. What is the biggest reward you get from competing in sports?With playing sports, you get to interact with the community and have a sense of belonging. Having a team behind you cheering you on and supporting you!