Athlete of the Week: Kristin Bonsell

Sport: Softball

Accomplishment:

Kristen ended her season with an 11 game hitting streak and was 15 for 32 in those 11 games for a .468 average.  She led the team in triples with four.  Kristen also made 1st team MAC conference as a junior at second base.

Grade: 12

Coach Hammond Quote:

“Kristin is a hard worker and finds ways to get on base; she defines leadoff hitter to a T.”

10 Questions:

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

“My dad played all his life and I thought I would like it.”

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

“Soccer”

3.    Favorite professional sports team?

“Pittsburgh Pirates”

4.    Favorite professional athlete?

“Roberto Clemente”

 5.    Who is your hero? Why?

“My daddy. He’s always been there for me.”

6.    Favorite band/musician?

“Red Hot Chili Peppers”

 7.    Favorite movie?

“Step Brothers”

 8.    Favorite food?

“Crab Legs”

 9.    What advice would you give younger athletes?

“Work hard and you can do anything you put your mind to.”

 10.  What are your future goals?

“Go to Penn State and major in kinesiology. I also plan on playing softball there.”