Get to Know: Blooming Prairie senior Maya Lembke

Published 5:50 pm Wednesday, May 6, 2020

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Maya Lembke is a senior at Blooming Prairie.

Q: What sports do you compete in?
A: Volleyball, basketball, and softball.

Q: What’s your favorite sports memory?
A: Making it to the section championship this year for basketball.

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Q: What have you learned from sports?
A: How to effectively work with others.

Blooming Prairie’s Bobbie Bruns, left, consoles Maya Lembke as time runs out in the Section 1A championship. Herald File Photo

Q: What is the hardest part about sports?
A: Being able to stay mentally strong even when things are not going your way.

Q: How do you keep your focus when competing?
A: I just keep focusing on the next play; not the past play or the future play.

Q: Who is your biggest sports role model and why?
A: (Former NRHEG and Gopher star) Carlie Wagner because she was also from a small town and went on to do big things.

Q: What is your dream job?
A: An Orthodontist.

Blooming Prairie’s Maya Lembke snags a flyball against Waterville-Elysian-Morristown. Herald File Photo

Q: What is your favorite food?
A: A hot beef sundae.

Q: What are your plans after high school?
A: To attend the University of St. Thomas and major in biology.

Q: How are you staying connected with teammates and friends?
A: Snapchat.

Q: How do you feel about missing out on portions of your senior year?
A: I have many different emotions about it, but I am still hoping for the best.

Q: How are you passing the time on break?

A: Watching Netflix and spending time with my family.