Laila Shimek

5’10 | Glen Lake Community School | Class of ‘27 | Basketball: SF PF F | Softball: CF LF

[Laila Shimek @LailaShimek]

@HalleHoops27 Yayyy Halle I’m so proud of you! 👏

[Halle Rose @HalleHoops27]

After a lot of thought, prayer, and conversations with my family. I’m beyond excited to announce my commitment to Kirtland Community College to continue my academic and basketball career! ❤️🏀

I’m incredibly thankful for everyone who has supported me and helped me get to this point. Thank you to my family, coaches, teammates, trainers, and everyone who has pushed me, encouraged me, and helped me grow both on and off the court.

I also want to thank all of the college coaches who took the time to watch my film, talked with me, invited me to campus, invited me to join their rosters, and spent time getting to know me throughout this process. I’m truly grateful for every conversation, visit, opportunity, and piece of advice along the way.

A special thank you to the Coach Koepke and the Kirtland basketball program for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to continue playing the game I love. Kirtland just feels like home, and I know this is where I’m supposed to be. I’m so excited for what’s ahead and can’t wait to be a Firebird! 🔥❤️🏀 @Rollpride1 @reece_koepke @GreatLakesGrind @tccwbb @JMcMurren00 @Goblue_Dad @CoachEvanBell @MichHSBball @LBInsider @CoachOtt12 @pgh_Danyle @coachselvia

[PGH Danyle @pgh_Danyle]

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[Great Lakes Grind Basketball @GreatLakesGrind]

Congratulations to @LailaShimek on landing another offer to further her athletic and academic career as a Bulldog at Adrian College! @CoachEvanBell @MichHSBball @HankampScott @SamMiller906 @sikora_24 @TheMRR7

[Laila Shimek @LailaShimek]

Very grateful to receive an offer from @AdrianCollege!! I had a lovely tour from these amazing coaches, so thankful for the opportunity. @acwb_basketball @MichHSBball @PGHMichigan @pgh_Danyle @CoachEvanBell

[Laila Shimek @LailaShimek]

@GreatLakesGrind Yayyy Lucyy

[Laila Shimek @LailaShimek]

Amazing video on some of my jump balls! Thanks to @KaylaMancuc2pj 💕#TikTok https://t.co/jjHKoQ5KJZ

[Kayla Mancuso @Kaykayjay21]

You want her on your team. @LailaShimek #TikTok https://t.co/lJqNfEa00r

[Kayla Mancuso @Kaykayjay21]

Congratulations @LailaShimek for moving up over 100 spots in the 2027 rankings! She’s on fire! @PGHMichigan @pgh_Danyle @CoachEvanBell @MichHSBball @PrepGirlsHoops @CoachAmiYezman @coachselvia

[Great Lakes Grind Basketball @GreatLakesGrind]

@LailaShimek highlights from @TFNsRun4Roses.
The small forward was consistent the entire tournament, averaging 7pts 7rebs…and positioned herself to hit a buzzer beating bucket to win one of the games! @CoachEvanBell @coachselvia @coachsabiiti @Rollpride1 @alpenaccwbb @steph_fisher_2 @ClearyUWBB @SAUCougarsWBB @JMcMurren00 @HankampScott

[Alayna Ottenbacher @AOttenbacher12]

YESSSS LAILA WITH THE BUZZER BEATER! Come catch us in action today! Game time 5:05 on Court 52! @DU_CoachSanders @CoachPedigo @CoachChristner @coachsabiiti @CoachSStormont @steph_fisher_2 @coachselvia @MichHSBball @CoachGlaz @coachmorris05 @Rollpride1 @Coach_hill7

[Laila Shimek @LailaShimek]

Hard fought game tonight and won on the buzzer! 59-58, this team means everything to me. @lucymoyer27 @HalleHoops27 @AOttenbacher12 @GreatLakesGrind @CoachOtt12 @JMcMurren00 @pgh_Danyle @MichHSBball @TFNsRun4Roses

[Great Lakes Grind Basketball @GreatLakesGrind]

Nail-biting, buzzer-beating team win to finish out the 1st night @TFNsRun4Roses , 50-58!!

@lucymoyer27 23pts 15rebs
@AOttenbacher12 6pts 2asts
@HalleHoops27 6pts 11rebs
@LailaShimek 5pts 6rebs
@AlyseCox29 5pts 3rebs

@DU_WBB @coachselvia @CoachEvanBell @HankampScott @CoachKurt @ScottCarlson_ @Rollpride1 @CoachPedigo

[Great Lakes Grind Basketball @GreatLakesGrind]

1st game in vs Heart of Illinois — 12 lead changes and Grind fell short after falling into foul trouble, 49-41

@LailaShimek 11 pts 8 Rebs
@lucymoyer27 9 pts 9 rebs
@AOttenbacher12 4pts, 4 asts, 4 rebs
@HalleHoops27 5pts 3steals
@AlyseCox29 5pts

Grind controlled the boards with 33 total for the team! On to game 2! @CoachPedigo @CoachEvanBell @coachselvia @HankampScott @Rollpride1 @courtney_kust @CoachPruettSVSU

[KampsKorner @KampsKornerOHGB]

Watch These Players At Run 4 Roses!
@christiemccrumb
@HalleHoops27
@GreatLakesGrind
@AnnmarieSc3803
@MichiganCobras
@LailaShimek
@sienna_slack
@M_B_A_Bball
@tccwbb
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[Laila Shimek @LailaShimek]

I can’t believe travel ball is coming to an end for me soon. I will miss you all and remember all of our memories. Thank you teammates and coaches for pushing me and teaching me new things. @CoachOtt12 @GreatLakesGrind @JMcMurren00 @HalleHoops27 @AOttenbacher12 @lucymoyer27

[Halle Rose @HalleHoops27]

Today's the last AAU practice of my high school career. 😢. Thanks to @CoachOtt12 @JMcMurren00 @GreatLakesGrind and ALL my teammates @AOttenbacher12 @LailaShimek @lucymoyer27. It's been awesome playing w/you! 💙You're all the best. Can't wait for @TFNsRun4Roses. @Rollpride1
@CoachPedigo @CoachHeatherBr1 @BballCoachClark
@steph_fisher_2 @MichHSBball @CoachEvanBell @CoachSStormont @CoachLindseyCPA @CoachEvanBell @pgh_Danyle

[Great Lakes Grind Basketball @GreatLakesGrind]

Updated Game times!!! 2 days away! Let’s go Grind!

Come watch these ladies play! @CoachEvanBell @CoachRedd116 @CoachDaveSmith1 @UOlivetWBB @CoachPruettSVSU @AlbionWBB @CoachMissaA @Rollpride1 @CoachLohr @CoachGabeLazo @coachmorris05 @CoachMorehouse

[Laila Shimek @LailaShimek]

@HalleHoops27 @tccwbb @JMcMurren00 @AOttenbacher12 @CoachOtt12 @Rollpride1 @reece_koepke @lucymoyer27 Getting ready for tomorrow’s game 🤩

[Kayla Mancuso @Kaykayjay21]

Congratulations @LailaShimek ! An amazing junior year! 🖤🤍💛🥎 @MHSAA @SBRRetweets @USASoftball @SoftballPortal