Lower Merion’s Laila Newborn is Main Line Girls Athlete of the Week

The senior middle blocker is a key reason the Aces are off to a fine start (4-0 as of Sept. 20), and currently holds LM records for blocks in a season and in a game and has a hitting percentage of .667 (as of Sept. 20). Last fall, she was a second team All-Main Line selection as the Aces posted a 10-2 record, and as a sophomore was second team All-Central League and all-District 1 honorable mention. Lower Merion head coach Lauren Perris said, “Laila is the definition of a clutch player who will always ensure she is earning the point for us when we need it most. She has been one of the best blockers in the state the last two years, and is a notoriously smart player that is also capable of ripping the ball.” Off the court at Lower Merion, she is Co-President of LM’s Black Student Union.

Fun facts – Laila Newborn

Favorite book: The **** U Give, by Angie Thomas.

Favorite TV show: Naruto Shippuden.

Favorite movie: Horton Hears a Who.

Favorite athlete: Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Favorite pre-game pump-up song: Miss the Rage by Trippe Redd and Playboi Carti.

Favorite team: Philadelphia 76ers.

Favorite pre-game meal: Chipotle chicken bowl.

Person I most admire, and why: “The person I admire the most is definitely my mom. She puts so much time, money and effort into me and my volleyball career. No matter the distance, she makes sure I get to every practice, tournament, volleyball event, and she’s at every single game! I don’t know where I would be without her love and support through every step I make!”

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