Nicolet National Bank Senior Spotlight

Sports: Cross Country and track
Parents’ names: Rob and Kristie Lynts
Siblings: Jillian Lynts and Teagan Lynts
Position or events: Varsity cross country, track: 3200, 1600 and 800 meter
Career Highlight: Running 16:46 at sectionals and qualifying for state

At what age did you start playing your main sport?
I started running when I was seven.

Who introduced you to the sport?
My family would always watch my dad run road races and when I was old enough they asked me if I wanted to join him.

Has this always been your favorite sport?
Cross country has always been my favorite sport.

How has balancing academics and athletics been different for you from your freshman year to your senior year?
I’m much more confident in my abilities to balance my academics now then when I was a freshman.

What is your favorite part about this sport?
My favorite part about Cross Country would have to be the fact that you can make a lot of friends from different schools and you’ll see them through the year.

What about it has caused you to stick with it for this long?
Mainly the coaches have caused me to stick around this long. I feel like they have really good knowledge and make it a great environment for anybody on the team to improve significantly.

Is there a professional athlete you look up to? If so, why?
I look up to my teammate that has already graduated, Spencer Thiry who’s currently running for Platteville. Throughout my entire career he’s always been somebody I looked up to, and still continue to do so because of his love for the sport and just the positivity he brings when he’s around.

What would you say is your biggest asset on the field/track?
My biggest asset would have to be the mental attitude I have out on the course, I always try to keep the best mindset possible.

What has been your most memorable experience in high school sports so far?
Getting first team all conference the last couple years and going to state last year.

How does it feel as a senior, to look back throughout high school and see your growth (as a person and athlete)?
It feels great knowing that I’ve grown up as a person, I can take on more responsibilities than usual. I’m also glad that I’ve grown as an athlete because maybe one of my teammates will look up to me one day.

Do you have any pre-match rituals/routines/superstitions?
We pray as a team, once we get back to the line to start, I pray again, and just put faith into God that I can do my best in the race, and leave the rest up to him.

Do you take any extra steps to prepare for a big match/game/meet, outside of regular practices?
I set goals with different difficulties for myself, hoping that I can achieve all of them, but making sure that they aren’t too easy to achieve.

Any memorable coaches or teammates you’d like to give a shout out to?
Might be taking a shot at the other coaches, but Coach Shane Peronto has always been my favorite. He’s just so encouraging to me and believes in me and others when we don’t believe in ourselves.

Any hobbies outside of sports?
I like to go biking with my friends, we also just go to Green Bay and hang out. Video games are also a major hobby like most boys.

Favorite song?
Current favorite one is “4 runner” by Brenn

Sports drinks like Gatorade and Powerade or water?
I mainly just drink water.

Future plans?
I’m planning on going to UW-Green Bay, hoping to run their, and join their social work program.