Mercedi Lapacek '25 Recruiting Profile
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Personal Statement
Hi, my name is Mercedi Lapacek and I’m a senior at Poynette High School (WI). Growing up on an apple orchard, I have learned the value of hard work and I have implemented it in all aspects of my life including track. Track has become one of the best parts of high school for the past 2 years that I have done it. I love having the opportunity to compete to beat not only other competitors, but my own records day after day. I developed significantly from my first year of track to the second ... more than my personal records. At my first regional meet (my sophomore year), I was ranked 2nd going into the high jump competition. I knew that I had to preform or my season would be over. Unfortunately, I let that pressure get to me and I had one of the worst meets of my season. This past season I was put in the same situation however, I embraced the pressure as an opportunity and ended up being regional champion. I learned that the pressure isn't something to be scared of and shy away from, but something to be excited about. My dream is to continue my track career in college.
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 2 years
- 2024 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-Conference, Team MVP, 1st Team All-Region, 1st Team All-Area
- 2023 Varsity Team
Individual Awards
- 2nd Team All-Conference
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 3 seasons
- 2024 Warrior Track Club
- 2024 Wisconsin Academy UA Rise - 17U (AAU)
- 2023 Wisconsin Dynasty (AAU)
Coach References
- High School Assistant Coach
- Alex Lindsay
- High School Assistant Coach
- Megan Reddeman
Training
- AOTR - trained by Erick Viganski
- 3 years
- While confined at home during COVID I started putting in the work on my basketball skills, speed, and strength. When my parents saw how serious I was, they signed me up for virtual training with Erick Viganski of AOTR. Erick helped me keep training and strengthening even with a broken ankle. I have continued to work with him virtually and in-person as time permits.
Additional Sports
- Cross Country
- 5 years
- Varsity Team
- Softball
- 1 year
- Varsity Team
- The Poynette Varisty Softballl team took 1st at the Wisconsin State Softball Tournament.
- Basketball
- 3 years
- Varsity Team
- Varsity Starter all 3 years of high school thus far, Hustle Award (2021-2022), MIP (2023-2024)
Statistics
| Event | 2024 Varsity Team |
|---|---|
| 100MHH | 17.86 |
| High Jump | 5' 3" |
| Long Jump | 14' 3" |
| Triple Jump | 33' - 3.25" |
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
Academic Accomplishments
Are you in honor classes?
Yes. Accounting II Honors & Pre-Calculus - second semester of sophomore year Spanish 4 - second semester of junior yearAre you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. Completed AP Government & US Politics first semester of my Sophomore Year AP Chemistry & AP Calculus - first semester of junior year AP Language & AP Psychology - second semester of junior year AP Literature - first semester of senior yearRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsHonor Roll Fall Capitol Conference Math Meet on November 8th, 2021, the JV Team in Poynette took first place out of 16 teams. Inducted into the Poynette National Honors Society on March 29th, 2023.
- ActivitiesStudent Council Representative, Math Team, Link Crew Leader, Varsity Club Treasurer National Honors Society Member & Blood Drive Coordinator, Student Mentoring
Top NCSA Athletes at Poynette High School
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