Diana Monique Soto

Age: 16

Grade: 11

Pepper Bough: What sport do you enjoy playing the most?

-Softball because it’s fun, it’s a workout, stress reliever, you make friends, it’s a great experience and it’s what I grew up doing.

Pepper Bough: Do you play for our school?

-Yes, I’m on the J.V. softball team.

Pepper Bough: How many years have you played?

-Nine years.

Pepper Bough: What position do you play?

-I play third base and left field, but mostly left field because I have a good arm and I can throw far which is useful for the team.

Pepper Bough: Who was your favorite coach?

-Larry in Carrumble Park, because he taught me new things and let me experience practicing with his old travel ball team, even though they were 3 years older than me.

Pepper Bough: What inspired you to play softball?

-Russell Martin (An ex catcher for the Dodgers who is now on Yankees) and my dad who was very passionate about the sport.

Pepper Bough: How has the Sport influenced your life?

-Playing softball has kept me fit, out of trouble, as well as keeping the pressure on me to have good grades.

Closing comment: If you love something, and it makes you happy, do it.