Athlete of the Week: Madison DeGennaro, Lebanon High School

Name: Madison DeGennaro

School: Lebanon High School

Sport: Softball

Class: 2018

Age: 17

Claim to fame: Personality

Bet you didn’t know: I was born in Germany on a U.S. military base

Toughest opponent/why: Mason — it is a close rivalry and I know a lot of the players

Favorite book: A Child Called It

Favorite movie: Good Will Hunting

Favorite TV show: Friends

Favorite musical artist: Travis Scott

Favorite pro athlete/why: Luke Kennard — I first got to watch him play when he was in 8th grade.

Favorite smell: The Beach

Favorite home-cooked meal: Microwavable marconi and cheese

Game-day rituals: Pre-batting hand shake with Chloe Allen

Person who would play me in a movie: Amanda Bynes

Words you live by: You never know what is behind closed doors

Biggest influence/why: Tara Trainer. As a starting freshman in 2015, Tara was my mentor/friend and taught me to always stay confident and believe even when facing challenges.

I am most annoyed by: My younger brother

You can’t live without: Chipotle

Most embarrassing moment: When my brother wore a Speedo in Florida in front of my softball team

In 10 years, I’ll be: Working in a hospital

Best thing about softball: Team sport, and the friends I have made.

Worst thing about softball: I hate to lose

Vegetable I just won’t eat: Broccoli

Favorite junk food: Cookie cake

Favorite school subject: Ceramics

Last DVD or video game I bought: Footloose

Person whose brain you’d like to pick: Kayla Frank

Love to trade places for a day with: Kim Frank

When I’m bored, I like to: Take my dog to the park

Worst habit: Losing things

On your bedroom walls: Poster of A$AP Rocky

Talent I’d most like to have: Wish I was a better dancer

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