NB’s Kline finds instant success
Name: Abby Kline
School: Northern Bedford County
Age: 16
Grade: Sophomore
Sport: Softball
Athlete of the week achievement: Kline had three hits and two RBIs in a 6-4 victory over Fannett-Metal. She also went 4-for-5 with a double and three RBIs in a 12-11 victory over Juniata Valley.
Season update: Kline is hitting .576 (19-for-33) with three doubles, eight RBIs and 12 runs. She has also stolen 14 bases in 14 attempts for the 5-4 Lady Panthers.
Coach Christa Moyer’s quote: “Abby has a contagious personality that has added a whole other dynamic of play to our fairly young team. She has a great work ethic and wants to be challenged every day on the field. She’s been doing that for us all season.”
Favorite teacher: Mr. Barton
Favorite subject: History
Favorite movie: “Grown Ups”
Favorite food: Steak
Favorite song: Anything by Morgan Wallen
Outside interests: Hunting, fishing, riding dirt bikes
Favorite professional team: Green Bay Packers
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Aaron Rodgers
Best athlete I ever competed against: Northern Bedford’s Emily Heck
Most influential person on my athletic career: My uncle, Jonathan Martin
Proudest athletic achievement: Scoring the most goals in soccer this past season
How I got my start in softball: “Coach Moyer talked me into going out for the sport just this year.”
Future goal: Go to college and work with kids after that.