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Name: Baron Dionis
School: Central
Age: 17
Grade: Junior
Sport: Baseball
Athlete of the week achievement: Dionis went 7-for-11 with three RBIs and six runs scored for Central in victories over Chestnut Ridge, Bishop Carroll and Westmont Hilltop. Dionis pitched five innings, struck out six and allowed just two runs against the Hilltoppers as Central improved to 10-2.
Season update: Dionis is batting .462 with a team-high 17 RBIs, three doubles, a triple and has scored 17 runs for the Scarlet Dragons.
Coach A.J. Hoenstine's quote: "Baron loves baseball and plays the game the right way. He has stepped up big time for us this year and is a fantastic teammate who always does what is best for the team. He is very coachable and will do whatever it takes for our team to be successful."
Favorite teacher: Mr. Logan
Favorite subject: Psychology
Favorite movie: "Remember the Titans"
Favorite meal: Steak, rice and peas
Favorite song: "24K Magic" by Bruno Mars
Outside interests: Football, lifting and reading Harry Potter
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Pirates
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Ke'Bryan Hayes
Best athlete I ever competed against: Chestnut Ridge's Nate Whysong
Most influential person on my athletic career: My parents, Ryan Dionis and Stephanie Kephart
Proudest athletic achievement: Winning the state championship as a sophomore
How I got my start in baseball: Playing T-ball at 5 years old.
Future goal: "I'd like to play college baseball and get a degree in journalism."