Player of the Week: Robbie Crockett

Robbie Crockett

Robbie Crockett is a basketball junkie.

“If someone is playing, he is there. Robbie has had to battle through some pretty tough injuries to get to where he is today. In middle school, he broke his leg. Last year, he battled a really bad ankle injury, and this year battled a really bad cold much of the season. Despite all of this, he continued to show up and work hard every day,” Lake Region varsity basketball coach John Mayo said.

Robbie can “do a little of everything” for the Lakers, play inside against the bigger players or go outside and shoot from the 3-point arc, Coach Mayo pointed out.

“It has been exciting to watch him grow as a player and a person over the years,” Coach Mayo added. “It is a pleasure to coach him.”

In recognition of his strong work ethic, determination, commitment and good sportsmanship, Robbie is this week’s Boosters and Hancock Lumber “Player of the Week.” Each week, a Lake Region athlete is recognized for his/her dedication (does more than what is asked), work ethic, coachability and academic good standing. Recipients receive a specially-designed T-shirt, sponsored by Hancock Lumber.

The Crockett File

Name: Robbie Crockett

Year in School: Senior

Hometown: Casco

Parents: Martha and Brian Crockett

Sports you play: Basketball

Why did you choose to play basketball? I chose to play basketball as a young kid and have loved to play the game ever since.

What is the most difficult part of the game? The most difficult part is to keep up with everyone else.

What do you enjoy the most about basketball? There is not one part of the game I do not like. I enjoy shooting the most.

Why is teamwork important? Teamwork is an important part of the game because without a team working together, it is much harder to win games.

What is the biggest impact your coach(es) have had on you? The biggest impact my coaches had on me was pushing me to work.

How do you want people to view you as an athlete? I want people to look at me as someone who will work hard and do what he is asked as a player.

Ten years from now, when you look back on your high school sports career, what do you think you will remember most? Looking back at my career, I think I’ll remember the excitement in the locker room before every game.