Lower Merion’s Claire Hamilton is Main Line Athlete of the Week (Nov. 14-20)

The Lower Merion High School girls’ volleyball team achieved their best-ever finish in the PIAA postseason this fall, finishing third in the District 1 4A tournament and advancing to the PIAA 4A state quarterfinals. One big reason for the Aces’ high level of success was 5-foot-10 senior outside hitter Claire Hamilton.

The Lower Merion senior captain featured a strong all-around game for the Aces (21-5), with 374 kills, 231 digs and a school-record 89 aces. Hamilton, who recently was named to the first team All-Central League squad for the second year in a row, was a first team All-District 1 4A pick and an all-state selection last year.

Fun facts – Claire Hamilton

Favorite book: Everyday by David Levithan.

Favorite author: Colleen Hoover.

Favorite TV show: New Girl.

Favorite movie: The Visit.

Favorite athlete: Jennie Finch.

Favorite pre-game pump-up song: Icy Girl.

Favorite team: Phillies.

Favorite place to visit: Jupiter, Fla.

Favorite pre-game meal: Harvest Bowl from Sweetgreen.

Person I most admire, and why: “My grandma because she has watched every one of my games live on YouTube this season.”

Family members: parents Hugh and Krista, sisters Marie and Anne.