Nicolet National Bank Senior Spotlight

Parents’ names: Tom and Lisa Lemirand
Siblings: Mason Lemirand
Position: Football- wide receiver; Track- sprinter and long jumper
Career highlight: Winning State in the 100m dash as a senior.

At what age did you start playing your sport?

I started running track in middle school, at age 12, and found I was pretty good at it so I continued running.

How has balancing academics been different from your senior year until now?
I took a lot of my harder classes when I was a sophomore and junior which helped me have a little bit easier academic schedule as a senior.

What is your favorite part about the sport and why have you stuck with it for so long?
I liked hanging out with my friends at practice and track meets.

Is there a professional or collegiate athlete you look up to?
Randall Cobb — when I was younger, I went to a football camp he hosted and it was cool to meet him. He played football and ran track in high school as well.

What is the most challenging part of being a student-athlete?
Balancing school with the demands of sports. Also, the early morning workouts were rough.

What is the most rewarding part of being a student-athlete?

Being able to play football and run track with my friends and the accomplishments we were able to achieve throughout high school.

What has been your most memorable experience in high school sports so far?
Being the State Champion for the 100m dash as a senior and going to State for football as a sophomore.

Any hobbies outside of sports?
I just took up fishing.

Top three songs on your workout playlist?
I am a country guy — so anything by Luke Combs, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney or the like.

Favorite pre-workout meal?
Bagel with cream cheese.

What are your plans for the future?

I will be attending UW-Madison to play football and will be majoring in kinesiology.