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Anthony Vertucci
SPORT: Baseball
POSITION: Pitcher, catcher and shortstop
AGE: 17
GRADE: 11th
SCHOOL: Victory Christian
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE
BASEBALL? I've always loved it growing up. My family, they are all about baseball.
WHAT IS THE MOST DIFFICULT THING TO DO IN BASEBALL? Hit a curve ball
STANDOUT MOMENT: Had 13 strikeouts in a game this year
STRENGTHS: Pitching, hitting and good
fielding
IMPROVEMENT GOAL FOR THE SEASON: Throw faster and hit stronger
WORST INJURY: Took a ball to the chest
TRAINING ROUTINE: Pitch 100 balls in the
backyard about once a week and sometimes go to the gym with my brother
OTHER SPORTS: Basketball, golf and soccer
FAVORITE PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE: Derek Jeter
WHY IS BEING INVOLVED IN SPORTS IMPORTANT? It keeps you out of trouble, gives you something to do and helps you set goals.
Connor Shull
SPORT: Soccer
POSITION: Center back
AGE: 17
GRADE: 12th
SCHOOL: North Augusta High
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE
SOCCER? All of my brothers and sisters played, and my dad was coaching
WHAT IS THE MOST DIFFICULT THING TO DO IN SOCCER? Not getting mad at teammates
STANDOUT MOMENT: First year going to
playoffs with the high school
STRENGTHS: My vision and passing
IMPROVEMENT GOAL FOR THE SEASON: Make the playoffs as a team; individually just improve my shooting
WORST INJURY: I went up for a header and got teeth in my head.
TRAINING ROUTINE: Practice five times a week and have games
OTHER SPORTS: Disc golf
FAVORITE PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE: Lionel Messi
WHY IS BEING INVOLVED IN SPORTS IMPORTANT? It keeps you active in the community and it’s healthy exercise.
