Memorial's Paulmier named L-T Prep Athlete of the Week
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Lydia Paulmier, a senior captain and multi-sport standout at Eau Claire Memorial High School, has been named L-T Prep Athlete of the Week. The leading returning goal scorer for the girls soccer team's 2025 squad, which finished one win short of a state championship, Paulmier has continued excelling as one of the program's top contributors this season. Her leadership has been central to the Old Abes' sustained success on the pitch.
Lydia Paulmier has played an important leadership role for the highly successful Eau Claire Memorial girls soccer team.
The senior captain, a multi-sport standout, has excelled once again this season as the Old Abes have enjoyed another successful season.
The leading returning goal scorer from the 2025 team that finished one win short of state, Paulmier has continued to be one of the top players and leaders for Memorial this spring.
Paulmier also excelled in basketball while playing a key role as a starting guard for the Old Abes.
The Leader-Telegram recently caught up with Paulmier, the High School Athlete of the Week, to learn a little more about her.
What is your favorite sport besides the one you specialize in?
Definitely basketball as I have played it just as long as I have played soccer.
Something I learned from a coach that I will never forget is ...
Having the next play mentality. No one cares about the mistake you just made, so don’t waste your time suffering over it. Go make the next play and win the ball back for your team. Always be thinking ahead and never dwell on the past.
My favorite moment playing sports was ...
Definitely the USA Cup with all of my best friends on my team and my dad as the coach. Trading pins with people from all over the world will forever be a memorable moment.
My most embarrassing moment in a game was ...
When I accidentally took someone out from behind and ended up hurting myself. When I got up I thought the ref was asking if I was okay, but he was really just giving me a yellow card in my face.
My favorite sports team is ...
It has always been the Golden State Warriors.
A role model that has had the most influence on me is ...
My older sister Ava! Growing up playing by her side and more importantly living with her has made me become the best version of myself ever imaginable. She has given me such strength, confidence and powerful advice to get me through so many hard times!
Something on my bucket list is ...
To live in Costa Rica for a little bit and become a good surfer!
If I had free concert tickets, I would see ...
Morgan Wallen (for the third time ... HE IS SO GOOD).
Favorite subject in school and why?
Psychology because I find it super interesting to know the “why” in the way we live and behave.
My favorite meal is ...
A juicy steak with a Caesar salad.
My favorite TV show is ...
Love Island.
One movie I could watch over and over is ...
Reminders of Him.
If I won the lottery, my first purchase would be ...
A whole shopping spree at Mall of America.
If I had free tickets to go to a pro sports event, it would be ...
The World Cup.
My biggest pet peeve is ...
When people chew with their mouth open.
In my free time I enjoy ...
I enjoy getting coffee or 7energy and running errands with my friends!
If I could have one super power it would be ...
Teleportation.
My favorite motivational slogan or quote is ...
“Choose your hard.” It is hard to keep going, but it is even harder to quit and miss out on potential.
In 25 years, I will be ...
Living down south, owning my own business!
Something about myself that would surprise people is ...
It is impossible to throw me off a tube while boating.