{"id":7250,"date":"2025-02-16T02:59:45","date_gmt":"2025-02-16T02:59:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/princetonillinois.com\/?p=7250"},"modified":"2025-02-16T02:59:45","modified_gmt":"2025-02-16T02:59:45","slug":"newstribune-athlete-of-the-week-la-salle-perus-aubrey-duttlinger-shaw-local-news-network","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/princetonillinois.com\/?p=7250","title":{"rendered":"NewsTribune Athlete of the Week: La Salle-Peru\u2019s Aubrey Duttlinger – Shaw Local News Network"},"content":{"rendered":"


Aubrey Duttlinger <\/span>
La Salle-Peru<\/a> sophomore Aubrey Duttlinger is a force for the Cavaliers as an outside hitter.
She came up big for L-P in the final week of the regular season to help the Cavs lock up the Interstate 8 Conference championship.
Duttlinger started the week with eight kills and a block in a nonconference win over Sterling, then had big nights in two conference matches with 11 kills against Rochelle and seven kills against Kaneland.
\u201cAubrey\u2019s hitting was a huge factor in helping us win two conference matches last week to win the Interstate 8 title,\u201d L-P coach Mark Haberkorn said. \u201cShe led the team in kills against Sterling, Rochelle and Kaneland. Aubrey\u2019s hitting percentage was 67% against Rochelle and 55% against Kaneland. She was definitely a force who was very tough to stop.\u201d
For her performance, Duttlinger was voted the NewsTribune Athlete of the Week, sponsored by Sullivan\u2019s and Grasser\u2019s Plumbing & Heating.
Duttlinger answered some questions from NewsTribune sports editor Kevin Chlum.
When did you start playing volleyball, and how did you get into it?<\/b>
Duttlinger: <\/b>I started playing volleyball around fourth grade. I started getting into volleyball because of my mom. She had coached a team ever since I was a baby, so I grew up around volleyball.
What do you enjoy about playing volleyball?<\/b>
Duttlinger: <\/b>One thing I enjoy about volleyball is that it\u2019s a mental game just as much as it is a physical game.
What makes you a good volleyball player?<\/b>
Duttlinger: <\/b>I believe having a good attitude at practice and showing up to improve every day is what makes me a great volleyball player.
What is your favorite sports memory?<\/b>
Duttlinger: <\/b>My favorite memory was this year at the Springfield tournament when we won the championship game in three sets. We also stayed the night at a hotel ,and it was a great bonding experience with my team.
Who is the best athlete you\u2019ve ever competed against?<\/b>
Duttlinger: <\/b>The best athletes I have played against were last year\u2019s outsides on Rock Falls. They were great at volleyball and super fun to compete against.
When you\u2019re coming home from a road match, where is your favorite restaurant to stop and what do you get?<\/b>
Duttlinger: <\/b>My favorite place to stop on the way home is Culver\u2019s, and I get chicken tenders, fries and a Dr. Pepper.
If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?<\/b>
Duttlinger: <\/b>If I could travel anywhere in the world, it would be Rome so I can go to the beaches and see the beautiful city.
What is your most played song recently?<\/b>
Duttlinger: <\/b>My most placed song recently is \u201cI Love You, I\u2019m Sorry\u201d by Gracie Abrams.
What is a TV show or movie you never get tired of watching?<\/b>
Duttlinger: <\/b>One TV show I will never get tired of watching is \u201cGilmore Girls.\u201d
What are your thoughts on your individual performance last week?<\/b>
Duttlinger: <\/b>I believe the last week of volleyball was one of my best this season. With three games being home, I was very excited to play. Coming into the week I knew I had to play super good with regionals coming up. I felt super confident in my hitting and passing this week. My communication with teammates was strong, which helped us stay coordinated. Overall, I\u2019m super proud of this team for a great last week of the regular season.
Copyright \u00a9 2023 Shaw Local News Network
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