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Name: Kami Kamzik
School: Central Cambria
Age: 17
Grade: Senior
Sport: Softball
Athlete of the week achievement: Kamzik helped Central Cambria go 3-0 with a 12-0 win over Bishop Carroll and 4-0 and 12-0 wins over Clearfield and Portage, respectively. She was part of two no-hitters and also threw a two-hitter with 16 strikeouts against Clearfield. She went 3-for-3 with a double, home run and three RBIs against BC, and she hit two homers against Portage.
Season update: Kamzik has faced 188 batters and has 97 strikeouts with a 0.396 ERA. She has given up 24 hits and three earned runs for the unbeaten Lady Devils. She is hitting .667 with an on-base percentage of .814
Coach Steve Ruddek's quote: "Kami's work ethic and determination are second to none. It's a true eye-opener for most to see her practice routines and time spent on them. She doesn't miss a rep or practice station and is very regimented. She continues to step up as a team leader this year and has been a great example to our young team.''
Favorite teacher: Mrs. Sipe
Favorite subject: Math
Favorite movie: "The Blind Side''
Favorite food: Steak
Favorite song: "Hall of Fame'' by The Script
Outside interests: Church, youth group, working out
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Penguins
Favorite college team: Notre Dame
Pro athlete most admired: Jennie Finch
Best athlete I ever competed against: Current University of Oklahoma pitcher Jordy Bahl
Most influential person on my athletic career: Coach Jana Hudson
Proudest athletic achievements: Notre Dame scholarship, holding the school record for strikeouts in a season (245), Laurel Highlands all-conference
How I got my start in softball: "I started playing for a summer league for East Taylor Jackson when I was 10 and fell in love with the game.''
Future goal: To study business analytics at the University of Notre Dame and eventually do statistics for a professional sports team