Athlete of the Week: Jordan Henderson

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Jordan Henderson – May 10 Athlete of the Week

Sport: Softball

Accomplishment:

In four games last week Jordan was 7 for 13 for a .540 average with 2 doubles 4 runs scored and 2 RBI’s. Jordan was named to the all-tournament team at Southern Huntingdon at which Tyrone finished in 3rd place.

Grade: 12

Coach Hammond’s Quote:

“Jordan has been hitting the ball hard all year and is solid at first base.” Henderson has 23 hits in 13 games and leads the team in hits RBI’s runs and batting average.”

10 Questions:

How did you first get involved in this sport?

“My 4th grade teacher, Mrs. McMillan, told me she was a softball coach and I decided to play.”

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

“Volleyball”

3.    Favorite professional sports team?

‘Pittsburgh Pirates”

4.    Favorite professional athlete?

“Andrew McCutchen”

 5.    Who is your hero? Why?

“My mom because she has always had my back and supported me all my life.”

6.    Favorite band/musician?

“Luke Bryan”

 7.    Favorite movie?

“Sherlock Holmes”

 8.    Favorite food?

“Buffalo chicken dip”

 9.    What advice would you give younger athletes?

“Never give up.”

 10.  What are your future goals?

“I’m going to Saint Francis to become a Chemistry teacher.”