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Triple Threat Athlete of the Week: Paige Wicklund, Mosinee

04/23/2020, 12:15pm CDT
By Norbert Durst

Name: Paige Wicklund
School: Mosinee High School
Year: Senior 

Volleyball Honors: Wicklund finished her career with 727 kills, 197 blocks, 308 digs, and 65 aces... coached by Justin Jacobs... as a sophomore was named Great Northern honorable mention and WVCA all-academic team... as a junior was selected first-team all-conference, WVCA all-academic team and honorable mention all-state... as a senior was named first-team all-conference, WVCA all-academic team and honorable mention all-state... team captain as a junior and senior... 

Basketball Honors: Four-year letterwinner for the Indians... coached by Scott McKellips as a senior... earned second-team all-conference as a sophomore... honorable mention all-league as a junior... second-team all-conference and team captain as a senior... averaged 16.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals per game as a senior... finished career with 709 points... 

Softball Honors: Two-year varsity performer for coach Todd Felch and the Indians... named first-team all-conference, WFSCA honorable mention all-state and WFSCA all-district as a sophomore... received first-team all-league, first-team WFSCA all-state and WFSCA all-district as a junior... in two years on varsity she compiled 82 hits, 22 RBI and 60 runs scored... 

Favorite Sport (and why): "I would have to say that I have an even tie for my favorite sport. My favorite sports are volleyball and softball. I enjoy volleyball because of the energy, intensity, and the next play mentality. I enjoy softball because it is very versatile and team rewarding." 

Best Part of High School Sports (and why): "The best part about high school sports is the connection that you are able to make with the community and your team. The individuals that are a part of your team become lifelong friends and people you can rely on for anything. The community is amazing because everyone from the town comes to support." 

Best Advice from a High School Coach: "The best advice I have ever gotten from a high school coach was from my volleyball coach. He said 'Focus on the positives of it: the time with friends, the fun of competing, having tons of girls look up to you, representing your school, etc.'." 

Most Memorable Moment in High School Sports: "The most memorable moment I have ever had in high school sports was during my sophomore year of softball when we made it to state. We were down in the first inning and came back and won the semi-final to advance to state. It was truly a team effort and made me realize that in order to be successful, everyone has to contribute." 

Best Part of Playing Three Sports: "The best part about playing three sports is that I am always busy and staying active while doing the things I love to do. Also, all of the sports I have played have differences which make them unique from the others." 

Toughest Part of Playing Three Sports: "The toughest part about playing three sports is trying to find time in the offseason to continue to maintain and improve my skills for the out of season sports." 

Favorite Opponent (and why): "My all-time favorite opponent is Medford. I love playing Medford because throughout high school have known people on the opposing team. It is also always a fun neck and neck battle!"

Favorite Professional Team: Milwaukee Brewers

Favorite Professional Athlete: Christian Yelich

Favorite College Team: Wisconsin Badgers

Cumulative GPA: 3.894

Toughest Individual You’ve Competed Against (and why): "The toughest individual I’ve competed against would have to be Jacqueline Smith. She is a great volleyball player who has always made the game very competitive when we played Northland Pines." 

Most Admired High School Teammate (and why): "My most admired high school teammate would have to be Brooke Wierzbanowski. She is a teammate who always had a positive attitude and always found a way to build the team up to its fullest potential. Throughout high school, I have strived to be a leader just like she was." 

College Plans: "I plan to attend Winona State University to major in Nursing and then further my education to become a Nurse Practitioner." 

Activities Outside of Sports: "Outside of sports, I enjoy hanging out with friends, shopping, journaling, hunting, fishing and spending time with family."

I Find it Relaxing to: "I find it relaxing to sit down to journal and paint." 

Favorite TV Show: "My favorite TV shows are Grey's Anatomy and One Tree Hill." 

Favorite Movie: "My favorite movie is High School Musical." 

Favorite Musical Artist: "My favorite Musical Artist is Dan and Shay."

Favorite Subject: "My favorite subject is Math."

Favorite Restaurant: "My favorite restaurant is Buffalo Wild Wings."

Favorite Website: "My favorite website is anything that has to do with online shopping!"

Other Family Members: Barry Wicklund (father), Lori Wicklund (mother), Emily Wicklund (sister), and Tristan Wicklund (sister)

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