The Bug Tussel Triple Threat Athlete of the Week is an honor given on WisSports.net to the top senior boys and girls three-sport athletes in the state. Players are recognized each week on WSN, with the a boys and girls winner of the Pat Richter Award at the end of the season to the best three-sport athlete of the year.
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Name: Lauryn Goettl
School: Cadott High School
Grad Year: 2023
Volleyball Honors: Four-year varsity performer for the Hornets... honorable mention all-Cloverbelt West as a freshman and sophomore... second-team all-conference as a junior... honorable mention all-Chippewa County as a junior... coached by Lynn Schreiner...
Basketball Honors: Enters her senior year as a three-year varsity performer for the Hornets... honorable mention all-Cloverbelt West as a sophomore... second-team all-conference as a junior... first-team all-Chippewa County as a junior... Hornet Award as a junior... the 5-9 guard averaged 17 points, 6.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 4.3 steals per game as a junior for the 19-7 Hornets... coached by David Hazuga...
Softball Honors: Two-year all-Cloverbelt West performer for the Hornets... second-team all-conference as a sophomore... first-team all-league as a junior... coached by Karen Moldrem...
Favorite Sport (and why): “Volleyball and basketball are my favorite because of how fast-paced and mentally challenging they are.”
Best Part of High School Sports (and why): “Winning as a team because seeing everyone work together in one unit just makes everything feel so great and amazing.”
Best Advice from a High School Coach: “Never settle for good enough.” – James Bremness
Most Memorable Moment in High School Sports: “Winning the 2022 regional championship in softball.”
Best Part of Playing Three Sports: “I like the versatility that comes from playing three sports because they are all so different.”
Toughest Part of Playing Three Sports: “The time and commitment that’s put in all year, every single day. Work doesn’t stop.”
Favorite Opponent (and why): “My favorite opponent is the ones that I have no idea about because you always seem to go out that much extra hard.”
Favorite Professional Team: Milwaukee Brewers
Favorite Professional Athlete: Lauren Barnes
Favorite College Team: Wisconsin Badgers
Cumulative GPA: 4.143
Toughest Individual You’ve Competed Against (and why): “In volleyball, Elizabeth Rosen (Clear Lake). She was a very powerful hitter and her versatility on the court made it hard to keep up.”
Most Admired High School Teammate (and why): “Jada Kowalczyk because not only was she an amazing athlete, she was an even better leader.”
College Plans: “Plan to continue to play in college and major in something in the medical field.”
Activities Outside of Sports: “Spending time with friends and family, and working four to six days a week.”
I Find it Relaxing to: “Be on the water and relaxing in the sun.”
Favorite TV Show: Grey's Anatomy
Favorite Movie: I am Legend
Favorite Musical Artist: Morgan Wallen
Favorite Subject: Biology
Favorite Restaurant: Texas Roadhouse
Favorite Website: Shopping websites
Other Family Members: Mother (Katie Goettl), father (Jessie Goettl), half-brother (Ethan West), and dog Wilson (Irish Setter).
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