Athlete of the Week: Anna Baran

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SportSoftball

Grade11

Accomplishment:

Anna has a 2.58 ERA, has had 2 multiple hit games, 4-4 stealing, is playing error free in the field, and has thrown 15 strikeouts.

Coach Peter Baran’s Quote:

“Anna has really been working this season. With her pushing others to be better and making exceptional plays and hits. She has really helped our team gel as one.”

10 Questions:

1.     How did you first get involved in this sport?

When I was in 5th grade, Shannon Gearhart told me that they were looking for players, so I thought I would try it out, and I have loved it ever since.

2.    What other sport(s) do you play?

Soccer.

3.    Favorite professional sports team?

Pittsburgh Pirates.

4.    Favorite professional athlete?

Andrew McCutchen.

5.    Who is your hero? Why?

My summer ball coach John Grace and my parents, because they have pushed me really hard to be a better athlete and person.

6.    Favorite band/musician?

Hoodie Allen.

7.    Favorite movie?

Stuck in Love

8.    Favorite food?

Pizza.

9.    What advice would you give younger athletes?

Always work hard, it will get you far in life.

10.  What are your future goals?

To play softball in college and be a physical therapist.