LAUREL HILL — Kaylee L’Homme, a junior, is one of Laurel Hill School volleyball team's captains.
Hobo Coach Kent Zessin said the 6-foot-1-inch L’Homme brings plenty to the court.
“She has a very good presence at the net in the middle and on the outside,” he said. “And by time the ball is in the air and there is a jousting position on the net, she does an outstanding job of making an adjustment and reading the ball.
“She’s very athletic for her size and height. I really like her feet and the way she moves. I like the progression she’s made (as an athlete) over the last three years.”
Zessin said L’Homm, who practices every day, is a pleasure to coach
We now catch up with Kaylee L’Homme.
Q: How old were you when you started playing volleyball?
A: I was about 12.
Q: What's the best part of volleyball?
A: Being a leader and getting everybody up and doing things where we come together as a team.
Q: What's the worst part of volleyball?
A: When we don’t communicate and kind of give up.
Q: What are your expectations this season?
A: To be district champions — and maybe going to state.
Q: If you had to pick a different sport to play, what would it be?
A: Probably softball, because I’ve been playing it since I was like 7.
Q: What is your favorite volleyball experience?
A: Winning district last year.
Q: What are your hobbies outside volleyball?
A: I don’t have any. I go to work and school.
Q: What's your dream career?
A: I want to be a nurse or something in the medical field.
Q: Do you want to play college volleyball?
A: Yes, my dream is the University of Florida. Ever since I was little, I’ve been watching them in all of their sports like volleyball, softball and basketball. I just want to go there.
Q: What is your favorite movie?
A: “The Grinch.”
Q: Who is your favorite singer?
A: Beyonce.
Q: If you could be a cartoon character, who would you be?
A: Power Puff Girls, because they are always saving the day.
Q: If you could go back and live in any other period in history, which one would you choose?
A: Maybe the 1980s, because they were always hip and cool.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: 13 things you didn't know about Laurel Hill's Kaylee L'Homme