Coupeville Sports

The multi-talented Lauren Grove

She is kinda like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

Put Lauren Grove in a Wolf uniform — be it volleyball, basketball or track — and the CHS sophomore has a motor that rarely, if ever, stops running.

She swarms on defense, she attacks on offense, she sacrifices her body for the good of her team and is always among the first to fly into a huddle, encouraging and congratulating those around her.

Lauren leads by example on the playing surface, and that example is one of a sometimes wild woman. In the best way possible.

Yet get her off the court, where she is quick to slap on the jammies, jump in the stands and dote upon her younger siblings and she presents another face — that of the sweet-natured, deeply-caring big sis.

And it is that mix that makes her one of the most vibrant young sports stars in Cow Town.

A genuinely friendly, smart, outgoing young woman, Lauren shines in the heat of athletic play and away from it.

She may not be the tallest or the fastest (though she is pretty quick) but she takes a backseat to no one when it comes to heart and hustle.

As she celebrates her big day, our best wishes to one of our best.

You make more than just your mom proud every time you shine, Lauren.