Cutline:  Junior Evie Litrell during the 2023 softball season.

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Sarah Quist

Evie Litrell: “I play basketball and softball.”

Sophomore Lana Santa Maria during 2023 lacrosse playoffs against Jesuit. 

Sophomore Harper Heiser during Lincoln girls basketball 2023-2024 media day. 

Photo credit to all the photos: Sarah Quist

What sports do you play? 

Evie Litrell: “I play basketball and softball.” 

Harper Heiser: “I play basketball and tennis.”

Lana Santa Maria: “I play lacrosse.” 

Why do you play this sport? 

Litrell: “I play softball because I’ve been playing it since I was

 in fifth grade and all my friends played it at the time and that made me 

want to join.” 

Heiser: “I play tennis to get more involved with the community

 of Lincoln and I really enjoy that type of workout.” 

Santa Maria:  “I play [lacrosse] because it’s a fun after school activity

 to do with all my friends and forms good new friendships.”

What keeps you engaged and motivated? 

Litrell: “The coaches and definitely my friends who are on the team, 

 they’re very uplifting and keep being focused.” 

Heiser:  “Being able to do it with friends and having that time

 to socialize.”

Santa Maria: “Doing well for my team and the common goal

 of winning and also just supporting each other.” 

How have Lincoln sports impacted your life? 

Litrell: “Lincoln sports have helped me build new relationships and

 create a whole new community of friends. They have helped

me make new friends on my sports team and its overall a fun 

experience and it’s a nice break from school.”

Heiser: “I’ve met a lot of new people and gotten closer with the community.”

Santa Maria: “I have made a lot of really good friends through lacrosse. Just really good and long term friends who I can lean on on and off the field.”