Title: Grace Allgood
Faculty: Yorkville Christian, junior
Sport: Softball
Why she was chosen: Allgood struck out 18 batters in a 5-0 shutout shutout by Hiawatha.
She was voted Athlete of the Week in a web-based vote. Right here is her interview with sports activities editor Joshua Welge.
Was 18 strikeouts a profession excessive? What labored for you in that sport?
All the most effective: I tied my profession excessive from final yr with 18 hits. That sport my curveball and screwball have been enormous pitches that I threw your entire sport.
What pitches do you throw and what do you take into account to be your finest pitch?
All the most effective: The pitches I throw are quick, change, curve, screw and rise. My finest pitch that I wish to throw is my curveball.
How did you get began in softball? Did you play every other sports activities? What do you take pleasure in most about softball?
All the most effective: I began taking part in softball once I was 4 years outdated. I beloved the game from day one. The sphere is the place I really feel comfy and assured. I additionally play basketball for Yorkville Christian. What I really like most about softball is how your teammates develop into your sisters and the coaches develop into your mentors. In fact profitable can be what I really like!
What’s your finest sports activities reminiscence?
All the most effective: My favourite athletic reminiscence must be once I threw a no-hitter. I felt assured in protection and assured on the pitch and it was wonderful.
What place within the nation or world have you ever not visited however wish to?
All the most effective: I might love to go to Hawaii!
Do you will have a favourite TV present or film?
All the most effective: “The Summer time I Turned Fairly” is my favourite present.
Have you learnt what you wish to examine at college and what career you wish to pursue?
All the most effective: I'm nonetheless deciding what to check in faculty. I do know I wish to play softball in faculty, that's for certain. I'm leaning in the direction of bodily remedy or one thing sports activities associated.
