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Athlete of the Month- Lina Donoway
We’re highlighting local student athletes in our community. This week we’re featuring Lina Donoway, who plays a ton of different sports at Kent Island High School. We had the chance to talk to Lina to learn about what her favorite sport is, getting ready for important games and more!
What sports do you play? What are your favorites?
I have been playing lacrosse, field hockey and basketball since I was four years old. Lacrosse has always seemed to capture my attention more than others. It gives me a homey feeling when I’m playing, and it gives me so many great opportunities.
When did you start playing Lacrosse?
I started playing lacrosse when I was about four-years-old; as soon as I could put a stick in my hand.
How many hours a week do you practice?
I try to go out and practice lacrosse as much as I can along with juggling playing sports in season. I love going to the turf field on the weekends with my dad to play and getting some shots up. I try to use as much of my time to practice even if it’s playing wall ball for 30 minutes.
How do you feel before and during an important game?
For me, I am always anxious, and especially before a big game I get a huge knot in my stomach and an uneasy feeling. Once I get out on the field and have a few runs, I feel confident and relaxed. My mindset flips into game mode.
How do you deal with a game not going the way you might have hoped?
Dealing with losses is definitely hard and especially in high school when it’s a big rivalry game. I try to stay as positive as I can in those situations and try to keep my teammates and my heads up.
Are there any big wins or moments you'd like to highlight?
Some big moments I’d like to highlight are: beating my rival Queen Anne’s three times in one season during my junior year of field hockey; beating Queen Anne’s again my sophomore year of basketball to advance to playoffs; and, beating James M Bennett after being down by two goals with only a minute left to spare this last season of field hockey. My favorite memory was beating Queen Anne’s my sophomore year of lacrosse in the pouring rain.
Do you watch sports? Do you have a favorite team?
I do watch sports, and I thoroughly enjoy watching sports. My favorite team to watch is Maryland and especially sports like basketball and lacrosse. I also love watching my former teammates on TV as they play in college.
What are your plans for the future?
My plans for the future are to attend Randolph Macon College this year to play lacrosse and hopefully study radiology.
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