LAUREL HILL — Ashley Hatfield is the epitome of a small-school athlete. A member of the Laurel Hill School volleyball team in the fall, Hatfield turns her attention to the diamond —diamonds that is, in the spring.
Hobo softball Coach Scott Varnum can’t say enough good things about his senior catcher.
“We moved her to catcher last year and she stepped back there and did a great job as far as never catching before,” he said. “She’s a good utility player. You can player her anywhere.
“She’s a good kid. She’s a great kid to coach. I love to coach her.”
We now catch up with Ashley Hatfield.
Q:How old were you when you started playing softball?
A: Probably five.
Q:What's the best part of softball?
A: Whenever your teams stands behind you and you get that win.
Q:What's the worst part of softball?
A: When your coach chews you out.
Q:What are your expectations this season?
A:Every game we are getting better, so I’m pretty sure we are going to make it to the district championship. And I’m pretty sure we are going to face Central.
Q:If you had to pick a different sport to play, what would it be?
A: Volleyball, because I’m a libero and I love showing off my skills on the court.
Q:What is your favorite softball experience?
A:Winning the district championships back to back in 2012 and 2013.
Q:What are your hobbies outside softball?
A: I love watching Netflix.
Q:What's your dream career?
A:I want to major in math and be a mathematician. I would teach math.
Q:Do you want to play college softball?
A:Yes, and it would probably be at Alabama, because that’s my favorite football team.
Q:What is your favorite movie?
A:“American Sniper.” I’ve seen it three times.
Q:Who is your favorite singer?
A:Taylor Swift.
Q:If you could be a cartoon character, who would you be and why?
A:Patrick (the starfish) off of Sponge Bob, because he’s funny.
Randy Dickson is the Crestview News Bulletin’s sports editor. Email him at randyd@crestviewbulletin.com, tweet him @cnb_sports, or call 682-6524.
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