Five Question Friday: SWI 3rd Degree’s Elaina Bohnet

<p>Photo Credit:  https://www.nonpareilonline.com/sports</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>It’s almost time for another tournament weekend, so let us help you get to know a few more of Iowa’s Prep players!  Next up this week is Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln’s <strong>Elaina Bohnet</strong>.  Bohnet, a junior OH, led the Lynx with 444 kills, 395 digs, 73 blocks, and 32 aces.  She was a 1st Team All-Conference, 1st Team All-District, and a 2nd Team All-State performer.  Bohnet is playing with Southwest Iowa 3rd Degree Volleyball Club this season.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Q)  What do you most look forward to in 2019?</p> <p>A)  "In 2019 in terms of my volleyball experience, off of the court I mostly look forward to visiting colleges and hopefully finding the right match for me to play volleyball at."</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Q)  To who or what would you most contribute your volleyball success?</p> <p>A)  "If I had to contribute my volleyball success to anybody I would choose my older sister Samantha Bohnet.  Her going into D1 volleyball at Creighton University was a huge motivation to me seeing as I have always looked up to her. And now with her being my club volleyball coach she has exposed me to a whole new side of volleyball I had yet to experience at the higher level."</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Q)  What is the biggest life lesson volleyball has taught you?  </p> <p>A)  "The biggest life lesson I have learned from volleyball is how to be a proper influence to others. Seeing myself as a leader to my school and club teams keeps me in check and allows me to realize others look up to me which over time as developed me to be a better person and show the best version of me to my teammates." </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Q)  What is your favorite way to spend your time? </p> <p>A)  "Outside of volleyball my favorite way to spend my time is to bond with my friends and/or family."</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Q)  What has been your favorite team bonding experience?</p> <p>A)  "My favorite team bonding I have experienced so far is with my high school team. Every year before our season officially starts we get together and go camping where we play games, swim and other camping activities."   </p>