SIDEOUT WARRIER; MILLS SETTING HER SIGHTS HIGH.Byline: Jim Inghram Staff Writer Desire and talent: exactly the combination coaches love to see in all their players. It's it's 1. Contraction of it is. 2. Contraction of it has. See Usage Note at its. it's it is or it has it's be ~have what Westlake High volleyball volleyball, outdoor or indoor ball and net game played on a level court. An upright net, 3 ft (or 1 m) high, the top of which stands 8 ft (2.43 m) from the ground for men, 7 ft 4 1/8 in (2. coach Karen Klee has in senior Lauren Mills. Mills, a 5-foot-8 setter setter: see sporting dog. setter Any of three breeds derived from a medieval hunting dog that would set (lie down) when it found birds so that it and the birds could be covered with a net. Setters have long hair on the ears, chest, legs, and tail. for the Warriors
``Lauren goes for everything,'' said teammate Stacey Lee. ``She wants every dig. She's always diving diving Sport of plunging into water, usually headfirst and often following the execution of one or more acrobatic maneuvers. It emerged as a competitive sport in the late 19th century and became part of the Olympic Games in 1904. all over the place. She's really motivated mo·ti·vate tr.v. mo·ti·vat·ed, mo·ti·vat·ing, mo·ti·vates To provide with an incentive; move to action; impel. mo and keeps everyone else motivated, too.'' It's the only way Mills, a co-captain along with Lee, knows how to play. ``I don't really stand out at any one skill,'' Mills said. ``Part of what I do for the team is work hard. I just try and do what everyone else does for the team and that's work toward our goal of winning our league and doing well in the playoffs.'' Mills also has her eyes on the future. Her goal is to play in college, and with her extensive volleyball background she knows that not just anyone can make it to that level. Mills' mother Linda coached the Warriors from 1988 to 1990, and Lauren, who was 6 when her mother took the job, tagged along to games and practices. ``She's been in the gym that long,'' said Linda. It was at that time Mills developed her love for the game. ``Lauren is definitely someone who leads by example,'' said Klee. ``She knows what goes into making a team successful. She's excellent at bringing the team together and lifting someone's spirits after an error.'' Her teammates agree. ``Lauren is so positive,'' Lee said. ``She's a go-getter.'' Mills is simply interested in doing what's best for the team. Her selfless self·less adj. Having, exhibiting, or motivated by no concern for oneself; unselfish: "Volunteers need both selfish and selfless motives to sustain their interest" Natalie de Combray. demeanor The outward physical behavior and appearance of a person. Demeanor is not merely what someone says but the manner in which it is said. Factors that contribute to an individual's demeanor include tone of voice, facial expressions, gestures, and carriage. is perfect for the setter position, where she can assist the big hitters - the ones who garner most of the acclaim - and remain in the background. ``This being my senior year,'' Mills said, ``you want everything to go right, so it's not hard to help your team where you can. ``I think this team has the talent to go all the way. But it has to be everyone's goal. It's something that has to be in everyone's heart. My goal is for us to succeed and I want to do all that I can to make it happen.'' Playing the leadership role is something unique for Mills. She was on the Warriors' varsity as a sophomore when the team was dominated by talented seniors. Last season her leadership status went up a notch notch (noch) incisure; an indentation on the edge of a bone or other organ. aortic notch dicrotic n. cardiac notch 1. , but being a co-captain is a new role. ``You kind of have to fill the shoes of all the great players that have been here before,'' said Mills, who has extensive knowledge of programs past. ``It's a hard spot to fill. When I was a sophomore, Brook Rundle was the setter and she was awesome. You want to make them proud and tell them, `Look, we're doing it. We're a pretty good team, too.' '' AT A GLANCE Name: Lauren Mills School: Westlake High Year: Senior Position: Setter Height: 5-foot-8 Born/place: March 24, 1982/Pompton Plains, N.J. Notable: Second-team All-Southern Section Division II as a junior as well as first team All-Marmonte League. . . . Third year on the varsity. . . . Plays for the Renegades under-18 club volleyball team. . . . Has one brother, Ryan, 21. CAPTION(S): photo Photo: (color in Verb 1. color in - add color to; "The child colored the drawings"; "Fall colored the trees"; "colorize black and white film" color, colorise, colorize, colour in, colourise, colourize, colour Conejo edition only) Westlake High senior Lauren Mills, setter and co-captain of the Warriers, has her sights on the postseason. Andy Holzman/Staff Photographer Box: At a glance (see text) |
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