Athlete of the Week: Ella Pearson

Name: Ella Pearson

Sport: Softball

Grade: 12

Accomplishment: Senior Ella Pearson opened the season with a hot bat, getting two home runs in her first two games for the Lady Eagles.


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

Ella Pearson: “I’ve been playing softball ever since kindergarten when my dad signed me up for a 10u team.”

EE: What other sports do you play?

EP: Cross Country

EE: Favorite professional sports team?

EP: Tyrone Boys Tennis

EE: who do you admire the most? Why?

EP: My grandmother

EE: Favorite band /musician?

EP: Harry Styles

EE: Favorite movie/show?

EP: 10 Things I Hate About You

EE: Favorite food?

EP: Sushi

EE: What advice would you give younger athletes?

EP: “Your mental game is just as important as the physical one.”

EE: What are your future goals?

EP: “Go to Mount Aloysius College to get my bachelor’s degree in Nursing and maybe play softball.”