Name: Cate Baran

Sport: Softball

Grade: 9th

Accomplishment: 

Cate had 11 strike outs in 2 games this week against Central and Huntington.

Coach Meyer’s quote:

“Cate pitched two really good games this week. She had great control of her pitches and showed a lot of toughness in the rain at Central. She has had a good freshman season and we our lucky to have her as our pitcher.”

Eagle Eye: How did you first get involved in this sport?

Cate Baran: I went to clinics when I was younger because my sister Anna played, so I wanted to try it too.

EE: What other sports do you play?

CB: Soccer and swimming.

EE: What’s your favorite sports team?

CB: Pittsburgh Pirates

EE: Favorite professional athlete?

CB: Gregory Polanco

EE: Who is your hero? Why?

CB: My sister Anna because she went on to play college softball and I want to do that too.

EE: What is your favorite band/musician?

CB: Chance the Rapper, Ed Sheeran, Shawn Mendes, Harry Styles, and Niall Horan

EE: What is your favorite movie?

CB: Before I Fall

EE: What is your favorite food?

CB: Chicken tenders and fries

EE: What advice would you give to younger athletes?

CB: To play your hardest on the field, and to practice the way you play.

EE: What are your future goals?

CB: To play college softball.