Meet Kaitlyn Polk, Elgin Public Pope John Basketball

Grade: Senior

Parents: Dan and Deb Polk

Position: Post

How did you become interested in sports? “I’ve always enjoyed basketball, and been interested in the sport. Having an older sister and two older brothers I think think made me become more interested because I saw how much they liked it."

What has been your greatest accomplishment or what you're most proud of? “What I’m most proud of with basketball so far would be how far I and the other team have come.  Winning our David City Holiday Tournament against North Bend gave us that extra amount of motivation we needed."

What is the most challenging part of this sport? “The most challenging part of basketball is playing defense. Every opponent runs a different offense that we have to adjust to. Defense makes our offense work."

What gets you motivated before a game? “Getting motivated before the game always requires a jam session with my teammates.”