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KEELEY WHITAKER – JUNIOR – SHARPSVILLE
Sports Played: Softball
Parents Names: Vanessa and Wesley
Siblings: Brother, Kyle, younger, football; Brother, DeAndre, younger, football and basketball; Brother, Nick, older, football; Sister, Piper, older
Social Media Handles: Twitter: kmw2025
2022-23 Highlights: Batting: AVG- .469; OBP-.541; R-37; H-30; 1B-21; 2B-6; HR-3; RBI-19. Fielding: TC-29; A-8; PO-21; E-O; FPCT-1.000. Region 1 Champions; District 10 Champions (Class 2A); Team of the Month; Play of the Game; Player of the Game (Sports Radio 96.7)
College Athletics plan if applicable: I want to play softball in college.
Q&A
Q: How did you get involved in playing sports?
A: I first started playing softball in our Sharpsville rec league when I was nine.
Q: What is the most enjoyable thing you have ever had happen to you on an athletic field?
A: Hitting a leadoff home run in the first inning against Wilmington or winning the District 10 title.
Q: If you could go to any event (it doesn’t have to be a sporting event) in the world, what would it be and why? *
A: Watch the Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City. I would love to get to watch the players and see the field.
Q: What teacher has had the most impact on you in school? Why?
A: Mrs. Skibo, my biology teacher, got me interested in what I would like to pursue a degree in – Biology/pre-med. She also comes to all our softball games and is always cheering us on.
Q: Do you have any superstitions in any of the sports you play?
A: When I bat I have to put my leg guard on the same way. I also get Dunkin’ or Starbucks before every tournament. I have to wear certain earrings and a certain necklace.
Q: You have one day where you can do anything your heart desires. Cost is not a factor. What would it be?
A: I would go on an unlimited shopping spree.
Q: If you could go back in time, where would you go and why?
A: I would go back in time and see what my grandma and grandpa were like when they were younger.
Q: Is there anything you wish we would have asked you? If so, what is the question/answer?
A: No.
