GAME ON: The Player - Rachael Lewis

GAME ON: The Player - Rachael Lewis

Q&A with Rachael Lewis, Wheeler Softball

What are you looking forward to this season?

This season I'm really looking forward to actually getting back on the field after a knee injury prevented me from playing last year. Besides that, I'm excited to connect as a team and of course, win some games!

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What has been the biggest challenge being a high school athlete?

As a three-sport varsity athlete, one challenge has been to maintain a good balance between schoolwork, sports, and finding time to relax. Over the past years though I think I have found a good balance!

Who is your biggest motivator?

My biggest motivators are all of my coaches and teammates. Each one of my coaches knows how to push me to my fullest potential, and all of my teammates are there for each other, whether we are up by 3 runs or down by 6.

Who is your biggest rival?

Going into each game, I like to think and play as if each team is our "biggest rival". That being said, in our softball league, I'd say that Marianapolis Prep is our biggest rival. It's always an exciting time when that game day comes along!

What are you working to improve your game?

After missing an entire season last year, I'm focused on working on my strength for my throwing arm, as well as my timing for the bat. Although I can always improve even the more general skills!

What is your greatest memory on the field?

One of my greatest memories on the field would probably be last year's senior game. It was of course our seniors last game, and we were playing Marianapolis! It was a very close game for all seven innings and although we lost, it brought our team together even more and now we're out for revenge this season!

How are you able to balance your schoolwork with practices, games, and training?

As I said before, it was a challenge at first to balance out all these different aspects of my daily life. Over time, with the help of my teachers and coaches, I have adapted to become a student-athlete and have learned to use time management!

Where do you see yourself going from here, do you plan to pursue this sport in college?

In the fall I will be attending Skidmore College. I plan on focusing on my academics, but who knows what will happen once I get there!