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Patch's Athlete of the Week is Jacobs' Pitcher Greg Mixon

Greg Mixon is a pitcher for the Jacobs High School baseball team.

Posted Thu, May 3, 2012 at 9:15 pm CT|Updated Fri, May 4, 2012 at 2:49 pm CT

Scott Germanetti: How long have you played baseball?

Mixon: Probably 14 years. Ever since t-ball.

S.G.: What got you involved?

Mixon: Just my dad and brother playing. Following in their footsteps.

S.G.: What do you like about it?

Mixon: I enjoy the competition. Going out there and competing against other people.

S.G.: What position do you play?

Mixon: Pitcher. I'm a lefty.

S.G.: What has been your favorite competition?

Mixon: When we swept McHenry.

S.G.: What has been your hardest game?

Mixon: Cary and Huntley because they're our two strongest rivals.

S.G.: What is your proudest achievement in baseball?

Mixon: My 13 strikeout game at Woodstock sophomore year.

S.G.: Do you plan to play next year?

Mixon: I'll probably end up playing summer ball for a legion team. I don't think I'll be able to play D1, but I want to keep playing.

S.G.: What school are you going to for college?

Mixon: U of I.

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