Lainey averaged 5.7 points and 3.6 rebounds per game while shooting a solid 30% from three for a Mercy team that captured the 24th District championship for the second straight year and advanced to the regional semifinals. She also competed on the EYBL circuit with Kentucky Premier and continued to build her profile throughout the summer. Her recruitment took a big step forward when she received her first Division I offer from Bellarmine University. Lainey’s size and versatile skill set give her tools that should translate well to the next level.

Lainey has good size, a strong frame, and is the type of player who can do a little bit of everything. She can score, rebound, defend, and likes to get her teammates in the mix. Her game is well-rounded, and she has a unique skill set with a lot of potential to go along with it. She is definitely a name to follow moving forward.

Lainey contributed 5.7 points and 3.6 rebounds per game for a Mercy squad that won 20 games on the season and captured the 24th District title for the second year in a row. A good-sized guard who can make her presence felt in different ways, she brings scoring, rebounding, and playmaking ability to the floor. Expect her to carve out an even bigger role next season.