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Spring Senior Athlete Feature #29: Bella Shaw, Softball
Updated on 06/10/2022
Isabella Shaw
Athletic Career:
4 years of Varsity Softball, 4 years of Varsity Golf; also competed in track, basketball, and snowboardcross
Favorite Memory:
Competing in tournaments with the team and being so close to everyone; being able to not only play with a teammate on the field, but my friends.
Coach’s Comment:
“Bella is a great teammate with a huge heart, and she is willing to do whatever is asked of her. Her coachability and work ethic are her greatest assets which is rare today. Looking forward to seeing great things from Bella in the future.”
Future Plans
Attend Grand Valley State University to study nursing and major in becoming a physician's assistant.
Spring Senior Athlete Feature #28: Marin Ponitz, Softball
Updated on 06/10/2022
Marin Ponitz
Athletic Career:
Softball -- LVC, District champs
Favorite Memory:
My favorite memory would probably be between winning our District game against Northern or when Coach Joe brought a gas station hot dog roller to practice and made us hot dogs.
Coach’s Comment:
“Marin is a great athlete with a great work ethic. However, her best asset is she is a fierce competitor who loves to challenge herself and her teammates. She will be missed on the Lakeland softball field. Wishing her the best at GVSU.”
Future Plans
I am going to study criminal justice and chemistry at Grand Valley State University.
Spring Senior Athlete Feature #27: Brooke Perry, Girls Softball
Updated on 06/10/2022
Brooke Perry
Athletic Career:
Four varsity letters in softball, academic scholar 3 years
Favorite Memory:
Playing as the only freshman on the varsity team and winning against the undefeated Howell team. Being a part of Lakeland softball has been quite the journey and allowed me to meet so many people as well as gaining countless friendships that I will never forget.
Coach’s Comment:
“Brooke is a 4-year letter winner for us at Lakeland. She is by far one of our most talented players with a great softball IQ. I am very excited for Brooke; she will do great things in our United States Air Force.”
Future Plans
I will be joining the Air Force while studying to be a surgeon assistant.
Spring Senior Athlete Feature #26: Jennifer Leon, Girls Softball
Updated on 06/10/2022
Jennifer Leon Ramirez
Athletic Career:
One year of varsity softball, three years of JV softball
Favorite Memory:
Riling up our fellow teammates in the dugout as they’re up to bat
Coach’s Comment:
“Jennifer’s love for the game is infectious. She gives her all in every drill, in every practice and every game. Great teammate who is constantly firing up her teammates and cheering them on. Jennifer is a great young lady with a bright future.”
Future Plans
Attending college, perhaps community college and staying close to home.