Coeur d’Alene High School Athlete of the Month: Kayla Fagan
- By Jani Gonzalez
- Feb 5, 2016
- 1 min read
Coeur d’Alene High School junior, Kayla Fagan, knows what it takes to stay focused with what’s important in life – sports.
“Being involved in a sport allows you to stay focused on the game and in academics. I have learned to prioritize with keeping my grades up and becoming a better player. Through this, I have learned to not procrastinate and to stay organized,” said Kayla who plays basketball for the Vikings.
The 17-year-old, who was first in her class as a freshman and has lettered, is a self-proclaimed ultra-competitive athlete.
“I like the competition aspect of this sport because I am a super competitive person and also like the friendships I make. I enjoy having a broad spectrum of friends,” she said.
Kayla also plays tennis and soccer and has received accolades in both sports. She received Most Improved in tennis and Most Valuable Player in junior varsity soccer.
Kayla made the varsity basketball team when she was just a freshman, and they won districts and state that year. But in the same year, she had to overcome a lack of confidence about her ability to play the sport.
“To overcome that I had to keep my priorities in order, keep up the hard work, and try to stay positive. This trial has made me a stronger person on and off the court,” she said.
After graduation, Kayla plans to attend Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah to study interior design. While she doesn’t plan on playing sports in college, she wants to be involved in the intramural program there.
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