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Name: Preston Gillin
School: Bishop Carroll Catholic
Age: 16
Grade: Sophomore
Sport: Baseball
Athlete of the week achievement: Gillin went 2-for-4 with two RBIs and a stolen base in an 8-6 win over Glendale in the District 6 Class 1A quarterfinals, and he went 2-for-3 with three RBIs in a 4-2 win over Portage in the semifinals.
Season update: Gillin is hitting .333 (19-for-57) with 13 RBIs and 13 runs for the 10-12 Huskies, who play Bishop McCort in tonight's championship game.
Coach Bill Schenk's quote: "Preston is a two-year starter, playing first and third base, and he's also a very solid pitcher. Preston is a knowledgeable baseball player knowing situations. He sticks to his routine that has helped him through the years. Preston had a major role in the quarterfinal and semifinal wins, playing great defense and having a solid at-bats. He can be a very solid leader, and the sky's the limit.''
Favorite teacher: Mr. Graffte
Favorite subject: Math
Favorite movie: "The Sandlot''
Favorite food: Crab legs
Favorite song: "One'' by Metallica
Outside interests: Baseball
Favorite professional team: New York Yankees
Favorite college team: Pitt
Pro athlete most admired: Nolan Ryan
Most influential person on my athletic career: My dad, Jim Gillin
Proudest athletic achievement: Making the travel baseball team
How I got my start in baseball: "My dad.''
Future goal: Play baseball in college