Athlete Spotlight

Carson Feistel

SPORT: Baseball

POSITION: Outfielder

AGE: 14

GRADE: Eighth

SCHOOL: Victory Christian

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE BASEBALL? Mainly because it’s fun

WHAT IS THE MOST DIFFICULT THING TO DO IN BASEBALL? Hit a home run

STANDOUT MOMENT: Being able to catch a pop fly

STRENGTHS: Catching

IMPROVEMENT GOAL FOR THE SEASON: Improve my hitting

WORST INJURY: I was hit in the head with the ball.

TRAINING ROUTINE: I play baseball with my dad.

OTHER SPORTS: Football,
basketball and soccer

WHY IS BEING INVOLVED IN SPORTS IMPORTANT? It helps you stay active.

JoJo Higgenbottom

SPORT: Baseball

POSITION: First base

AGE: 17

GRADE: 11th

SCHOOL: North Augusta High

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE BASEBALL? I've played all my life. My dad threw with me in the backyard when I was little, I would hit with a broomstick. I started playing at 5.

WHAT IS THE MOST DIFFICULT THING TO DO IN BASEBALL? Hit a curve ball

STANDOUT MOMENT: When I was 12 I hit a walk-off grand slam.

STRENGTHS: I yell a lot and hit good.

IMPROVEMENT GOAL FOR THE SEASON: I want the team to win the region.

WORST INJURY: I had shoulder surgery in ninth grade.

TRAINING ROUTINE: Lift a lot and work really hard

OTHER SPORTS: None

FAVORITE PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE: John Cena, a WWE wrestler

WHY IS BEING INVOLVED IN SPORTS IMPORTANT? To be around a team and learn how to work as a unit.