D6 Athlete of the Week: Lauren DeMeyer, Greeley West High School

The senior Spartan has been an integral part of rebuilding the Greeley West girls basketball team. The team has improved their overall wins compared to last year, and looks to continue to improve. She has displayed resilience and grit as a senior on the team, while maintaining high grades and performing in Advanced Band. 

"Lauren is a true student athlete. Great GPA and Drum Major for the Marching Band. All City/All State Band and Combined League member. Great teammate and person who is willing to do whatever it takes for the team. She has been willing and able to be very versatile this season playing many different positions to help out the team." - Jonathan Bass, Coach

Student Name

Lauren DeMeyer

School

Greeley West High School

Grade Level

Senior

Sports

Basketball

Positions

Shooting Guard and Small Forward

Stats

Top three field goal percentage

"Being on the team all four years!"   

What are your goals for this season?

"My goals for this season are to score more and win 5+ gams."    

Who are your role models in your sport or life, and how have they influenced you?

"My role models are my parents because they have always been strong and never given up." 

How do you manage the balance between academics and athletics? What strategies have been most effective for you? 

"I find certain days and times to do school work, or before a game, I do some homework."

How do you handle pressure and maintain mental resilience during high-stakes competition?

"I just think about what I want to accomplish during this pressure and work as hard as I can for it."  

What are your career or college plans after you graduate high school? 

"Attend UNC for Sports Medicine and Training." 

What advice do you have for younger athletes who want to join your sport?

"Even if people make it hard, you can control what you do to make it fun."  

Do you have any funny pre-game rituals or superstitions that you stick to?

"I usually do a certain braid hairstyle that I feel helps my performance."   

If you were to participate in a talent show unrelated to your sport, what would your act be?

"I would play my instruments (saxophone, French horn).