Sports
Jacobs' Softball Player Katie Kirker is Patch's Athlete of the Week
Senior Katie Kirker pitches for the Jacobs softball team.
Scott Germanetti: How long have you played softball?
Kirker: This is my tenth year. I started playing in the AAYO Ponytail League.
S.G.: What got you involved in softball?
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Kirker: A softball flier. The gym teacher at Westfield gave it to me.
S.G.: What do you enjoy about it?
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Kirker: Pitching is fun because i have the most control.
S.G.: What position do you play?
Kirker: Pitcher. When I started Ponytail they rounded everyone up and decided what position we'd play. I could throw good overhand so they made me pitcher.
S.G.: What teams are you looking forward to playing?
Kirker: Barrington is tough and that's our biggest rival. Cary-Grove is the toughest though.
S.G.: What are you most proud of from playing softball?
Kirker: Getting a scholarship to play in college.
S.G.: What school are you playing at next year?
Kirker: Judson University.
