By Kevin Nix & Patrick Schneider, Cronkite PR Lab
October 16, 2023
Even in the face of a debilitating fight with Lyme disease, Sun Devil Volleyball middle blocker Maddie McLaughlin used her exuberant personality to never let the illness get in the way of her progress.
Growing up in East Aurora, N.Y., McLaughlin was constantly outside playing and training with her brothers and neighbors. She always had an affinity for athletics and staying active.
“[My brothers and I] were constantly outside building things and playing with the neighbors,” McLaughlin said.