Harris winning with bat, arm
Name: Kam Harris
School: Philipsburg-Osceola
Age: 18
Grade: Senior
Sport: Softball
Athlete of the week achievement: Harris went 6-for-7 with three home runs and seven RBIs while helping the Lady Mounties beat Huntingdon, 13-0, Bald Eagle Area, 5-4, and Clearfield, 3-1. She also pitched complete games against BEA and Clearfield and struck out 19 batters in 16 innings for the week.
Season update: Harris is 8-for-12 with four homers and nine RBIs for the 5-0 Lady Mounties. She also has pitched 29 innings, allowing 20 hits and eight runs while striking out 44.
Coach Jim Gonder’s quote: “Kam works as hard in the offseason as she does during our season. That is why she is able to perform at such a high level. I couldn’t be prouder of her.”
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Simcox
Favorite subject: Anatomy and Physiology
Favorite movie: “Hidden Figures”
Favorite food: Pizza
Favorite song: “Quit” by Ariana Grande
Outside interests: Art, weighlifting and volleyball
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Pirates
Favorite college team: Alabama softball
Pro athlete most admired: John Jaso
Best athlete I ever competed against: Madison Peters
Most influential persons on my athletic career: Nicole Good and Chelsea Rex
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning the 2018 PIAA 3A state title in softball
How I got my start in softball: “My cousins played when I was younger and encouraged me to play as well.”
Future goal: Become a Physician Assistant and live a fullfilling life.
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