Strawberry Crest volleyball libero Aubrey Lingo, a team captain, has become a positive example for her younger teammates in her senior year.
This season is your last ride as a Lady Charger. How have the past four years been?
The past four years have been good. They’ve been a little rough in the beginning, getting used to having new players come in and new setters. A new coach, also. Going through senior year, it’s really surreal, knowing that it’s your last year playing and everything.
What’s your proudest moment as a Lady Charger?
My proudest moment would probably be getting the position of libero.
What roles have you played here?
I’ve played back row defensive specialist my freshman and sophomore year. Also, my junior year, I played defensive specialist and right back.
How excited were you when you got to be libero?
I was really excited, just because I like passing and knowing that you’re the special passer on the team.
What do you bring to the table, as a player?
I’m the loudest person on the court. I’m always cheering. I’m always helping people with their passes or getting them up in a game if they make an error or something. I’m also a captain, so I think they look to me for leadership and everything. I try to help them in practice and in the game.
The team is 5-12 this season, so it may not be what everyone was hoping for, but what are some of the positives that you’ve taken from this season?
Making a stronger bond with the girls, the new coach and everything. Leaving your mark on the team as a senior. Having them carry on what you’ve put into it for the past four years and carry it on for the next couple of years that they’re going to be here.
Any college plans?
I’ve recently been accepted into the University of Alabama. I’m waiting on a couple more letters back to see where I can get into.
What do you want to major in?
Business or pediatrics.
Any sport you’d love to try for the first time?
Cheerleading, I guess. I think it’s cool how they can do the flips and everything.
You mentioned earlier that you want to leave a mark on this team for the future. What do you think that will be?
My positive energy and my positive outlook on everything.
You get $1 billion in the bank. What’s the first thing you buy?
I’d probably buy my parents two nice cars.
What advice would you give a girl who’s just starting out in volleyball and wants to get better?
I would tell her to just throw the ball up against the wall. If she wants to pass, just pass back and forth to the wall. If she wants to set, set back and forth to the wall. Hit, just do everything you can. Practice makes perfect.
What famous person would you like to meet, and what would you like to do with them for a day?
Blake Lively, and I would want to go shopping.
What’s one thing you’ve always wanted to do and would do if you had the chance?
I would want to go skydiving.
Who’s someone you’ve always looked up to, and what’s the most important thing they’ve ever told you?
It would have to be my mom. She always gives me the perfect advice. She’s never told me a saying or anything, she just always tells me to put good karma out, and I’ll get it back.