Laura Grote
Westwood High School
Impact Statement
“I think that Laura leads by example in all ways: as a student, person, and as someone who relates to the community.” -Nancy Todd, Texas Tech Head Coach
Biography
Grote, a 5-foot-10 setter, completed one of the outstanding careers in Texas girls volleyball history by leading Westwood High to the state Class 5A championship. She was voted the state tournament’s Most Valuable Player. Grote had 926 assists and 33 aces as a senior.
She was selected to the All-State Team as a junior and senior by the Texas Girls Coaches Association, was a two-time Central Texas Player of the Year, and was selected to the Texas Sportswriters Association All-State Team. Grote also was selected the Gatorade Texas High School Player of the Year.
“Athletes like Laura Grote are the success stories produced in high school athletics today,” NHSCA executive director Bob Ferraro said. “She has worked extremely hard to develop her skills and has become one of the best players not only in the state of Texas, but the entire nation, and we are proud to be honoring her.”
“In 30 years of coaching, Laura Grote is the best setter that I have ever taught,” said her high school coach, Zula Blann. Also an outstanding student, Grote ranks in the top 10 per cent of her class academically. She has accepted a scholarship to continue her volleyball career at Texas Tech University.
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