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Name: Carson Kensinger
School: Hollidaysburg Area
Age: 17
Grade: Senior
Sport: Baseball
Athlete of the week achievement: Kensinger struck out 11 batters and allowed just one earned run in a victory over Bishop Guilfoyle, and he went 8-for-17 with two home runs, two doubles, a triple and nine RBIs for the Golden Tigers in a week they went 3-1 with their only loss coming to state power Bellefonte, 12-11. Kensinger also scored nine runs.
Season update: Kensinger is hitting .375 with 12 RBIs and a team-high three home runs. He is also 4-0 on the mound with an ERA of 1.81.
Coach Jon Szynal's quote: "Carson had an outstanding week on the mound and at the plate. He's a very good baseball player and has excelled at everything we ask him to do, which is a lot. He's a very competitive athlete, and all his hard work definitely rewarded him this past week."
Favorite teacher: Mr. Gary Walstrom
Favorite subject: Government
Favorite movie: "Planet of the Apes"
Favorite food: Chicken and rice
Favorite song: "MIle High Memories" by Future
Outside interests: Basketball, lifting
Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Pirates
Favorite college team: Frostburg State Bobcats
Pro athlete most admired: Andrew McCutchen
Best athlete I ever competed against: West Virginia's Aidan Major
Most influential person on my athletic career: My father
Proudest athletic achievement: Committing to Frostburg State University to play baseball
How I got my start in baseball: "Hitting with my dad off the tee in the front yard."
Future goal: Play professional baseball and coach high-level baseball