Sport: Softball
Class: 2019
Age: 16
Claim to fame: Being “the vacuum” at first base, according to Coach Riff
Bet you didn’t know: I have only played fastpitch four years
Toughest opponent/why? Greenville because they are fast and they never give up
Favorite book: Looking for Alaska
Favorite movie: The Breakfast Club
Favorite TV show: Criminal Minds
Favorite musical artist/song? Thomas Rhett/Star of the Show
Favorite pro athlete/why? Kris Bryant because he is dedicated to his sport
Favorite smell: Flowers
Favorite home-cooked meal: Jambalaya
Game-day rituals: Listen to music I can dance to, wear my hair the same way every game and smooth out the dirt at first base before I can play.
Person who would play me in a movie/why? Vanessa Hudgens because she’s very quiet and sweet and very dedicated to her school work
Words you live by: Cut all negativity out of your life and be the best person you can possibly be
Biggest influence/why? My brother because he is an amazing athlete and I’ve always admired him and the way he plays the game
I am most annoyed by: Bad umpires
I can’t live without: My family and their endless support
Most embarrassing moment: We were doing a diving drill in practice and I had hurt my knee and instead of telling them to call an ambulance I told them to call the police on me. I still get made fun of for it.
In 10 years, I’ll be: In the BAU working as a criminal psychologist
Best thing about softball: The feeling you get when you make a great play or get a great hit
Worst thing about softball: It’s a very mental game
Vegetable I just won’t eat: Cucumbers
Favorite junk food: Mountain Dew slushies and Momma Norton’s cookies
Favorite school subject: English
Last DVD or video game I bought: The Outsiders
Person whose brain I’d like to pick: Ben Carson
Love to trade places for a day with: Lauren Chamberlain
When I’m bored, I like to: Write
Worst habit: Biting my nails
On your bedroom walls: Pictures of me and my friends
Talent I’d most like to have: The ability to dance. I love to dance, but I can’t.
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