East County Athlete of the Week: Adalynn Lund

Adalynn Lund has given the Lakewood Ranch High girls volleyball team a shove in the right direction as the playoffs approach. The sophomore setter/middle blocker racked up a personal season-high 13 kills in a 3-0 win over visiting Manatee Oct, 2. She also posted four blocks in four of last five matches. Lund's 48 total blocks are the team high while her 30 aces and 122 kills rank second and third, respectively. She's even further facilitated offense with a second-best 292 assists. Lund is the East County Athlete of the Week.

When and why did you start playing volleyball?

I started playing in third grade, and it was just a sport that my mom (Stephanie Lund) played. She wanted me to start playing it, so I started joining clubs and just got into it from there.

What were your goals entering your sophomore season with Lakewood Ranch?

Just to improve as a whole, in every position that I was in, and also to get to know others.

What's been the highlight of your season so far and why was it so memorable?

Probably just all the great plays that we've had and the excitement that we get from every cheer that we have. Any play that happens, we all get excited and cheerful.

How have you been trying to improve your game recently?

Trying to jump higher and being able to hit the ball harder. Just trying to work on placements and where to hit.

What do you love about playing on this Mustangs team?

The great chemistry that we have. We just all connected really well, and we've all just grown as (friends). And just being able to play with everyone — it's a great team.

What's one quote, if any, that you live your life by?

"Play every game like it's your last."

If you could go anywhere in the world right now, where would you go and why?

Probably Hawaii, because it's just a warm and tropical place.

If you were stuck on a desert island with only one item to survive, what would you bring and why?

Probably water, just to stay hydrated.

What's the best piece of advice you've ever received?

Just keep trying your hardest and never give up.

What's your favorite movie?

The Greatest Showman. It has a lot of music to it and it's exciting.

What's your favorite meal?

I've had a lot... probably spaghetti.

Finish this sentence. Adalynn Lund is...

Athletic.