Harold’s Bounce-Back From Injury an Inspiration for Lady Leps

La Grange basketball player Tori Harold has battled through a lot of adversity with numerous injuries and has become one of the surging team’s leading scorers while doing it. She also was a key player on the volleyball team and played a lot of minutes there as well.

“It’s great to have her back,” said La Grange head girl’s basketball coach Heath Golan. “We missed her definitely last year with the injury she had. We knew she had some talent her sophomore year with the injury last year, so watching her overcome that in both sports has been good. Setbacks are tough for kids to come back from sometimes. She’s handled it about as good as she could and it’s really good to have her back. She’s helping us out in so many ways. Rebounding the ball, scoring, and just her overall demeanor and personality, she’s all about being a team player.”

Harold’s perseverance and ability to still contribute heavily has made her our selection for this edition’s Athlete of the Week.

Question: What’s it

been like transitioning from volleyball to basketball?

Answer: “It was hard the first few days just getting back to it because I didn’t get to play my junior year. As the weeks and days go on, I’ve become more comfortable.”

Question: Who’s a player you like to watch in basketball and why?

Answer: “I’d say Giannis because he’s so athletic and like a freak a nature. He’s always fun to watch.”

Question: Who’s a teammate you like to hang out with outside of school?

Answer: “I would say either Cara (Homer) or Kaylee (Holmes). They’re always fun.”

Question: What’s something Coach Golan’s told you that you’ll always remember?

Answer: “Just be you on the court. Don’t try and force anything. Just let the game come to you.”

Question: Where’s a town or city you like to go to besides La Grange?

Answer: “Probably Vegas. I’ve been there a few times, but it’s always fun every time I go there.”

Question: What’s your favorite part about Christmas?

Answer: “Missing school. Just always seeing family and friends.”

Question: If you could only eat one cereal for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Answer: “Probably Lucky Charms.”

Question: What are your plans for New Year’s Eve?

Answer: “Relaxing because we have a game the 2nd, so I’m not doing anything too crazy.”

Question: Which basketball team do you like to watch in college or pro?

Answer: “I always like watching UConn. They’re always fun to watch. Or even the Texas women’s basketball team.”

Question: If someone asked you to describe La Grange, what would you say? Answer: “I would say close or tight-knit. Everybody knows everybody here.”

Harold’s presence on the court has made a difference for La Grange girl’s basketball and her toughness is one of many attributes she brings to the team.