Paris

Name: Isabella Paris

School: Claysburg-Kimmel

Age: 16

Grade: Sophomore

Sport: Softball

Athlete of the week achievement: Paris went 8-for-9 in three victories with two home runs, two triples, a double and 11 RBIs. She also went 2-0 in the circle, giving up no hits and no runs while striking out five in four innings in a win over North Star and giving up just three hits and no runs while striking out nine in a win over Central.

Season update: Paris is hitting .786 (11-for-14) with three homers and 14 RBIs for the 5-0 Lady Bulldogs. She is also 3-0 in the circle.

Coach Mike Barbarini’s quote: “She’s one of those rare athletes that a coach loves to coach because she’s got all the tools needed to excel. Her start to the season shows she’s in midseason form because she worked so hard over the winter.”

Favorite teachers: Ms. Benton, Mr. Burket

Favorite subjects: Phys. ed., History

Favorite movie: “Rocky”

Favorite food: Chicken Alfredo

Favorite song: “Thank God I Do,” by Lauren Daigle

Outside interests: Volleyball, FBLA: Future Business Leaders of America

Favorite professional team: Utah Talons

Favorite college team: Alabama Crimson Tide

Pro athlete most admired: Montana Fouts, pitcher for Utah Talons

Best athlete I ever competed against: Central Cambria’s Kami Kamzik

Most influential person on my athletic career: My mom

Proudest athletic achievement: “Making all-state pitcher my freshman season.”

How I got my start in softball: Powderpuff

Future goal: “To further my education in college and play softball.”