Goettl’s high scoring ways propel her to 1,000 points

By Ginna Young

Lauryn Goettl is a driving force on Cadott’s court for the girls basketball program and usually scores double digits every game. Those points rack up, which is why Goettl reached the 1,000 point milestone this season, in her senior year of play.

The feat was accomplished Jan. 24, as her Hornets team hosted Osseo-Fairchild, with the 1,000th point coming from a free throw. Ever since her junior year concluded, Goettl knew she was getting close to the achievement and every game this year, has been a countdown to that moment.

“I just play the game to win, the majority of my points come from fast breaks, but this year, I’ve been shooting a lot more on the outside and have been working on that,” she said. “I was kind of shocked in the moment, cause to me, I never thought I would be able to hit such a milestone like 1,000 points, it’s just crazy to me.”

Goettl is no stranger to reaching 1,000 in the sports books, as she also recorded 1,000 digs in the fall, as part of Cadott’s volleyball team, which came as a huge shock that she doubled up on the accomplishments.

“…But, I’m so honored to have the opportunity from my coaches and other teammates, to get me to where I’ve gotten in my athletic career,” said Goettl.

Teammates, coaches and her parents – all have played a huge role in Goettl’s success, with support and driving her to be the best she can be. In getting where she is today, Goettl credits who she’s become from the lasting impact her parents had on her and everything they’ve done for her.

“Love you guys,” said Goettl. There’s no doubt that younger athletes have their eye on what Goettl has done as a Hornet and what she will do with the future course she takes. To encourage them, Goettl advises the youth to strive to be their best, as a person only gets out what they put in.

“Dedication and effort will get you to where you want to be in life,” said Goettl.