Athlete Spotlight

Trevor Hutto

SPORT: Baseball

POSITION: Starting pitcher and third baseman

AGE: 18

GRADE: 12th

SCHOOL: North Augusta High

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE BASEBALL? I just grew up around the game and have played it since I can't remember.

WHAT IS THE MOST DIFFICULT THING TO DO IN BASEBALL? Hitting. It requires all of your concentration and thought, and without those two you don't stand a chance in the box.

STANDOUT MOMENT: Hitting a home run at Aiken last year to seal the win.

IMPROVEMENT GOAL FOR THE SEASON: To go as far as our team can go into the state playoffs and hopefully contend for a state title.

TRAINING ROUTINE: I work out at school daily and run long distance every chance I get.

OTHER SPORTS: I play in pickup games of football and basketball on the weekends.

WHY IS BEING INVOLVED IN SPORTS IMPORTANT? They keep you active and in shape, and they are always fun.

Lewis Manley

SPORT: Golf

AGE: 14

GRADE: Seventh

SCHOOL: Paul Knox Middle

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE GOLF? My family is really involved with golf. I like it because it’s a quiet game.

WHAT IS THE MOST DIFFICULT THING TO DO IN GOLF? Keeping your score low

STANDOUT MOMENT: When I made a par at the last match at Midland Valley.

STRENGTHS: Putting, short game

IMPROVEMENT GOAL FOR THE SEASON: Improve driving

TRAINING ROUTINE: Go out to The River (Golf) Club and play

OTHER SPORTS: None

WHY IS BEING INVOLVED IN SPORTS IMPORTANT? It gets you outside and active, and it gets you involved with something positive.