"LaShawn inhaled deeply and leaned into her stretch. She would hold it for 90 seconds: a routine she followed before every competition. But this was the final county tournament. Was she ready? Were the countless backflips she did every morning at 5 a.m. for the past nine months going to pay off? Leaning out of the stretch, she stood and walked purposefully to the door of the gym."

Write 1-2 sentences in which you explain what can be inferred about LaShawn based on this paragraph.

(2 points)

Based on this paragraph, it can be inferred that LaShawn is an athlete who takes her competitions seriously and has put in a lot of effort and dedication in preparing for this tournament. She seems determined and focused on achieving success.