February Athlete of the Month: Lola Warren

Photos by Roberta Pratt.

Maddie Arthur

Congrats to February's Athlete of the Month, Lola Warren. Warren is currently a senior here at Hamilton. She plays on the Girls’ Varsity Basketball team as guard and is captain. The team begins end of season play Friday, February 27 against the 8th seed Germantown. 

Head coach Mr. Mark Busalacchi states, “Lola has been such a joy to coach and get to know over the past few years. She leads by example everyday with consistent energy and effort. Her hustle doesn’t just set the pace at practice and change games — it defines who we are.”

Congrats to Warren! Read more to hear from her: 

How long have you played basketball and why do you play?

I have played basketball for almost 11 years now and I play because I think it's fun to be a part of a team playing alongside some of my best friends. 

Who is your athlete role model and why?

One of my role models is KK Arnold because I remember playing against her my freshmen year and seeing her play in college at such a different level is inspiring. 

What is your main goal this season?

My main goal this season was to have fun with it being my last time playing, and to always put in effort in practice and in games. 

What are your future plans involving basketball?

I don't plan on playing at the college level post high school, but I do want to join a rec league or club just for fun.

Do you play any other sports and if so what?

I also run cross country/track and am wanting to continue to also do that in college.

Besides basketball, what are some of your other hobbies?

I don't really have many hobbies but I enjoy working out, skiing, traveling etc.

What are your pre-game rituals?

Before every game or even before every race, I do a different hairstyle on myself and I braid at least one of my teammates' hair, shout out to Mal and Mae, listen to the same four songs on the bus ride to the game, and I eat mac n cheese before.

Do you have any teammates, coaches, parents, or other people in your life that have helped as an athlete?

My parents have pushed me so hard these past four years, which has helped me improve tremendously as an athlete. Also, my teammate Mallory has gone through many ups and downs with me throughout these years of playing and always keeps me motivated to do better.