From the Star News Online By Rachel George:
This week I talked with Laney's Addison Newman. The Bucs' senior had led the boys lacrosse team to its first playoff win since 2003 as Laney beat Holly Springs 12-5. Newman had three goals and five assists, giving him 32 and 40, respectively, this season.
Newman and the Bucs will face second-seeded Charlotte Providence in the second round of the North Carolina High School Lacrosse Association playoffs on Friday.
Rachel George: How'd you first get started in lacrosse?
Addison Newman: I started out in sixth grade. My brother had friends playing and he had a stick in the backyard and I just picked it up.
RG: Was it kind of a love-at-first-sight thing? Haven't given it up?
AN: Definitely.
RG: What is it that's kept you hooked, kept you playing?
AN: It's a different sport. It's a lot different than any other sport. I enjoy the fast pace.
RG: You guys have 17 seniors on the team this year, now you've won a playoff game. What's it like to do this with guys you've been with for four years?
AN: Real special. To have our senior class like that and be able to advance in the playoffs, it's a good way to leave Laney.
RG: I'm sure you guys have fun goofing off. Any funny stories from the season?
AN: I'd say the funniest story was our trip up to Virginia, going to Busch Gardens, that was probably the highlight of our season. We had a lot of fun. One of our guys, Ryan, a little too much for him, threw up over everybody.
RG: Why? Because of the rides?
AN: Just probably ate right before and just couldn't hold it in. Just barfed all over everyone.
RG: That doesn't sound like fun to me.
AN: Not at all. It was funny though. I didn't get thrown up on.
RG: Oh, so of course, you thought it was funny.
RG: When you're not playing lacrosse and you're out of season, what are you doing?
AN: Beach, a lot, a lot of the beach. I love going to the beach. Hang out with friends, I guess that's about it.
RG: You a surfer?
AN: No, I'm not a surfer. I just enjoy the beach. Pretty much just swim.
RG: When it comes to school, do you have a favorite subject?
AN: I'd probably say writing, English is my favorite.
RG: That's what I like to hear.
AN: Definitely. Journalism, I've actually looked into journalism. I did my senior project on journalism.
RG: You still interested in being a journalist?
AN: I like to write. I'm a big writer.
RG: What about a favorite teacher?
AN: I don't like any teachers. (Laughs) I'm just kidding. I like Broomfield, I like going in his room and talking to him during the day. A lot of the sports coaches, coach Adams.
RG: Now, senior year is winding down. Have y'all had prom yet?
AN: No, prom is the 16th.
RG: What's it kind of like going through this part where everything's the last this, the last that?
AN: I'm just starting to realize this is the end of my high school career and I just want to leave it with a bang and enjoy all of it.
RG: Any senior pranks?
AN: Not yet.
RG: Anything in the works?
AN: Can't tell you. (Laughs) No, we don't have anything.
RG: Now, do you guys do yearbook quotes or anything like that?
AN: Yeah.
RG: What was yours?
AN: It was stupid. It was real stupid.
RG: What was it?
AN: It was from 'Old School.' It doesn't make any sense.
RG: Well, what was it?
AN: It's, all right, there's a letter from 'Old School' that he posts up on the door. It just says, this what I put my quote, it's really off the wall, it's just something about they - it makes no sense - they boarded up the windows and doors. We're in the EconoLodge room 121, just meet us there.
RG: Why would you pick something like that?
AN: I don't know. I just think some of my buddies would understand it.
RG: Do you know where you're going to school?
AN: State. N.C. State.
RG: What will you remember from four years at Laney? What's going to stick with you?
AN: Probably the senior lacrosse season. This has been definitely our best year in a while. We worked really hard to get here.
RG: Now try to keep it going, right?
AN: Yeah, definitely.
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