Nicolet National Bank Senior Spotlight

Sports: Basketball and golf.
Parents’ names: Kari and James
Siblings: None
Position or events: Guard in basketball and no positions in golf but I was the number one in golf for three years in a row.
Social media: Instagram and Snapchat.
Career highlight: Having the low round in a golf tournament last season with a 73.

How did you get started playing your sport?
I quit baseball after eighth grade and picked up golf and it came naturally to me.

How has the balance between academics and athletics changed for you from freshman to senior year?
When I first started it was a lot, trying to balance the life of school and sports together, but as the years went on it became easier for me to do.

What is your favorite part about this sport? What is the most challenging part about this sport?
I love golf for the fact that it is the most rewarding feeling when you put together a really good round for 18 holes. The most challenging part of this sport is the fact that you will always strive for perfection even though it is impossible to be perfect in golf.

Is there a professional athlete you look up to? If so, why?
Jordan Spieth, because the way he plays golf is kind of like how I play so I can relate to him a little bit in that sense.

What has been your most memorable experience in high school sports so far?

When we won conference this season in golf, which hadn’t been done since 2018.

What types of courts have you played on and what is your favorite?
For basketball I played at the Kres Center, which was nice, and golf ­— I’ve played at Whistling Straits and, that course was, by far, my favorite.

Do you have a bucket list goal that pertains to your sport?
I would like to win a college golf tournament,

How does it feel, as a senior, to look back throughout high school and see your growth (as a person and athlete)?
It’s really cool to see my progress, especially in golf; how I’ve grown and gotten so much better.

Do you have any pre-match rituals/routines/superstitions?
For golf, as a team we would always for go to breakfast before our meets.

Do you have a mantra/motivational quote/Bible verse that helps you with your sport?

My favorite Bible verse is in Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

Any memorable coaches or teammates you’d like to shout out?
Both my golf coaches, Norm Hippert and Will Simonar.

Any hobbies outside of sports?
I love hunting, fishing and hanging out with my friends.

What is the top song on your workout/warmup playlist?
“South to West” by Gunna.

Future plans? (college, major, career, etc.)
I will be playing college golf at UW-Superior this fall and majoring in Marketing.