This week’s Athlete of the Week is Crookston Pirate Girl’s Basketball player Libby Salentine. The senior has played a big role for Crookston this year on a younger team and has stepped into the role of a leader both on and off the court.
Salentine’s play has continued to grow and she has been a staple in the Pirates starting lineup while being one of the team’s best rebounders. “Libby is a phenomenal leader in all areas of our team,” said Pirates coach Darin Zimmerman. “The most fundamental part of being a leader is helping others achieve more. It is not easy to do, but at the end of the day, Libby genuinely cares for the team and serves the team to help others achieve more, believe more, and hold them accountable. She does this all the time, which makes her such an important piece to our team.”
Salentine will be graduating this spring and plans to attend the University of Missoula Montana to pursue a degree in Nursing. She was also a member of the Pirates Volleyball team this fall and runs track in the spring. Away from sports Salentine enjoys snowmobiling and hanging out with teammates.
First started playing basketball – 7th Grade
What is the best part of your game – Defense
What part of your game do you want to see improvement on – Being aggressive towards the rim
Favorite basketball memory over the years – Not playing but watching the Girls play in the Section Championship at UMC my 8th Grade year was a ton of fun
Do you have a pregame ritual – Just listen to music
Favorite sports team – Kansas City Chiefs
Favorite sport – Volleyball
Favorite athlete – Roni Jones-Perry
Favorite Movie – Shrek
Favorite TV Show – The Office
Favorite food – Pasta
Something people don’t know about you – I love to bake
What music are you listening to – Country
You’re stranded on a deserted island, and you can have ANY three people with you – Gordon Ramsay, The Rock (Dwayne Johnson), Jennifer Lawrence
Plans after graduation – Go to the University of Missoula Montana and become a Nurse
Family –
Dad – Dave (AT&T)
Mom – Emily (Daycare Provider)
Brothers – Leyton (Graduated from CHS)
Cade (Graduated from CHS)
Parker (Graduated from CHS)
Allan Mart (Graduated from CHS
