Name: Kylie Gunnett
School: Central
Age: 16
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Grade: Junior
Sport: Softball
Athlete of the week achievement: Gunnett belted three hits, drove in three runs and struck out 10 batters in a victory over Clearfield on Monday. She pitched a complete game, giving up four runs on five hits in a win over Philipsburg-Osceola on Thursday. Gunnett belted two hits and struck out four batters in a win over Huntingdon on Friday.
Season update: Gunnett is allowing opponents to hit at a .249 average. She has an ERA of 1.94 with 40 strikeouts and 22 walks.
Coach Dale Walters' quote: "She works at it year round. She's dedicated to it. We didn't have any practice Sunday, and she came into the gym to work out. She takes a back seat to nobody when she is working hard."
Favorite teacher: Mr. Benton
Favorite subject: Math
Favorite movie: "The Hunger Games"
Favorite food: Chicken
Favorite song: "Over You" by Miranda Lambert
Outside interests: Hunting and fishing.
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Penguins
Favorite college team: Florida
Pro athlete most admired: Tim Tebow
Best athlete I ever played with: Penn Cambria's Kate Reese
Best athlete I ever competed against: Hollidaysburg's Hannah Mercer
Most influential person on my athletic career: Jimbo Peracchino
Proudest athletic achievement: "Being named Athlete of the Week."
How I got my start in softball: "My parents signed me up when I was 7."
Future goal: "To play softball in college."
