Each week during the 2023-24 academic year, Lakeland athletics will feature a student-athlete from one of its eight athletic programs in a "student-athlete spotlight" segment. Student-athlete spotlights can be found on the Lakeland athletics website and on the Lakers' Facebook, Instagram and X (Twitter) accounts.
Megan Szczecinski
Team: Softball
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Streetsboro, Ohio
High School: Streetsboro
Get to know Megan:
What is something you’ve always wanted to learn?
How to surf
Who is your favorite sports team?
Cleveland Guardians
What is your go-to board game?
Monopoly
Do you have any nicknames?
Megs or Pegs
What is your favorite social media platform?
Tiktok
What is your favorite ice cream flavor?
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Do you have any hidden talents?
I’m good at painting.
What is your favorite restaurant?
Winking Lizard
Who inspires you?
My mom and dad
What is one rule you live by?
Take life one step at a time.
What was your first job?
I worked in a warehouse for McMaster Car
Outside of your sport, what are your favorite hobbies?
Painting, biking and playing video games
What is one sport you’ve never played, but wish you could?
Hockey
If your life had a theme song, what would it be?
AOK by Tai Verdes
What is your favorite place you’ve traveled to?
Hilton Head, South Carolina
If you could have a super power what would it be?
Strength
What is your favorite aspect of Lakeland?
The small and welcoming environment
Where do you see yourself in five years?
Working as a teacher in an elementary school.