Reed’s offense is key for C-K
Name: Haileigh Reed
School: Claysburg-Kimmel
Age: 16
Grade: Sophomore
Sport: Softball
Athlete of the week achievement: Reed went 6-for-10 with eight RBIs and six runs scored in three victories — 10-0 over Williamsburg, 4-0 over Glendale and 15-0 over Tussey Mountain. She hit two home runs against Williamsburg.
Season update: Reed is hitting .507 (34-for-67) with eight homers, eight doubles, 46 RBIs and 25 runs for the 15-4 Lady Bulldogs.
Coach Mike Barbarini’s quote: “Haileigh works very hard and plays year-round. She is and is going to be a very good player for a long time.”
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Miller
Favorite subject: Psychology
Favorite movie: “The Fast and the Furious”
Favorite food: Chicken and french fries
Favorite song: “Mixed Personalities” by YNW Melly featuring Kanye West
Outside interests: Travel softball and volleyball
Favorite professional team: New York Giants
Favorite college team: Florida Gators
Pro athlete most admired: Saquon Barkley
Best athlete I ever competed against: Glendale’s Lexi Mulhollen
Most influential person on my athletic career: My parents (Paul and Deanna Hoenstine), Coach Barbarini and Phil Barroner
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning the District 6 championship as a freshman and making it to the state final four
How I got my start in softball: Playing softball at Claysburg Little League
Future goal: Play college softball and become a lawyer