Wirth Provides Passion and Points for Ike

Lauren Wirth has found that the combination of enthusiasm, hard work and natural athletic ability and can make one into a top-notch basketball player.

The Eisenhower junior is consistently one of the leading scorers on the Eagles team this season, averaging just under ten points, eight rebounds and over two blocks per game. 

This is her second year on the varsity squad, and Eisenhower varsity coach Kevin Donahue is delighted that Wirth has set her sights on basketball.

“Lauren is a kid that has really exploded over the last year,” said Donahue.  “I don’t know if she was really into sports or basketball when she was in 8^th or 9^th grade, but she and Kayla (Geffert) got together and played a lot over the summer.  In the last year or so, she decided she wanted to be a basketball player and she’s done a really nice job of improving and growing into her body.  She is having a nice season.”

Wirth is able to change the game for the Eagles in the center position, because of her height, athleticism and spirit.

“Lauren is so enthusiastic,” said Donahue.  “She screams and yells and jumps up and down.  She has a great passion for life, a great passion for the game.  She is also a very nice kid.  It doesn’t do you any good to be a great player if you’re not a nice person. That’s the most important thing and Lauren definitely is just that.

Take Five with Lauren Wirth:
1.  What's the newest song on your ipod?

Lauren – The newest song on my ipod is Hard in Da Paint by Waka Floka.  It’s really a good fire-up song for me to get into the groove of the game.

2.  Who is your favorite teacher at Eisenhower and why?

Lauren – My favorite teacher is Mr. Lemley because he really helped me out a lot and is a really good teacher.  He coached my brother on the boy’s varsity basketball team.

3. Where is your favorite vacation spot and why?

Lauren – My favorite vacation spot is Phoenix, or anywhere in Arizona because I have family out there.  I like nature, it’s really pretty and I love the colors out there.

4.  What are your hobbies when you’re not on the basketball court?

Lauren – Pretty much all I do is play basketball.  But I do love telling jokes and making people smile.

5.  Please list three words that best describe you.

Lauren – Enthusiastic, determined, hardworking