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PATRICK FORSTER – SENIOR – ELK COUNTY CATHOLIC
Sports Played: Football, baseball
Parents Names: Jason and Bridget Forster
Siblings: I have two younger sisters. Lilah is 13 and plays softball and swims on the Blue Tide Swim Team. Haley is 8 and plays soccer, softball, and swims on the Blue Tide Swim Team as well.
Social Media Handles: @patpat_6_9 on Instagram
2022-23 Highlights: During the Legion baseball season, I had .500 batting average. I had just come off a shortened high school season due to an injury. So, that stat was a big highlight for me.
College Athletics plan if applicable: It’s my goal to play baseball in college. I have done a showcase camp and am in the process of filming videos to send to college coaches.
Q&A
Q: How did you get involved in playing sports?
A: I have always played sports – from little league, rec soccer, and flag football. I didn’t start playing high school football until my junior year. ECC was in danger of not having a season and I signed up so my cousin could play in his senior season.
Q: What is the most enjoyable thing you have ever had happen to you on an athletic field?
A: The most enjoyable thing to happen to me on the athletic field was hitting a go-ahead double during the legion baseball season. That hit got me out of a slump.
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: If I could go to any event, it would be a Colter Wall concert.
Q: What teacher has had the most impact on you in school? Why?
A: The teacher with the most impact was Mrs. Susan Bon in middle school. She was kind, compassionate, and really helped me adjust to the structure of middle school.
Q: Do you have any superstitions in any of the sports you play?
A: This year ECC retired Fr. Eric Vogt’s jersey and all of the players were given a cross in his memory. I have to wear that cross every time I bat.
Q: You have one day where you can do anything your heart desires. Cost is not a factor. What would it be?
A: If money wasn’t a factor, I would love to go back to Disney in Florida. The Star Wars attractions are awesome.
Q: If you could go back in time, where would you go and why?
A: If I could go back in time, I would go back to watch Apollo 11 take off – the whole mission was awesome.
Q: Is there anything you wish we would have asked you? If so, what is the question/answer?
A: No.
