Published: 08:54 AM, Thu Mar 11, 2010
Athletes of the week
Emily Hester
School: Fayetteville Christian
Class: Freshman
Age: 14
Sport: Softball
Accomplishment: Hester threw a five-inning two-hitter and struck out 11 batters in a 12-0 win over West Columbus.
What was your favorite childhood possession?: A Tickle Me Elmo
If you could win one award, what would it be?: Christian Character Award
Last book you read.: 'Breaking Dawn'
Song you're listening to right now.: 'She's Country' by Jason Aldean
Brandon Huffman
School: South View
Class: Senior
Age: 18
Sport: Baseball
Accomplishment: Huffman struck out 15 and pitched a two-hit shutout in a 4-0 win over West Bladen.
What was your favorite childhood possession?: My dad cut off a broomstick for me to hit with. He'd throw balls and sunflower seeds at me.
If you could win one award, what would it be?: Heisman Trophy
Last book you read.: 'Night'
Song you're listening to right now.: 'All The Way Turned Up' by Travis Porter
Bryce Pracht
School: E.E. Smith
Class: Senior
Age: 18
Sport: Baseball
Accomplishment: Pracht pitched a seven-inning no-hitter in a 4-0 win over Westover. He struck out nine batters and allowed no walks. At the plate he was 1-for-2.
What was your favorite childhood possession?: Legos
If you could win one award, what would it be?: The AL Cy Young Award
Last book you read.: 'The Inferno'
Song you're listening to right now.: 'Indestructible' by Disturbed
McKenzie Weaver
School: Jack Britt
Class: Sophomore
Age: 15
Sport: Softball
Accomplishment: Weaver was 3-for-4 with a triple and drive in four runs in a 15-4 win over Hoke County.
What was your favorite childhood possession?: It was anything with sports like a baseball or a basketball.
If you could win one award, what would it be?: Something that has to do with art.
Last book you read.: 'A Doll's House'
Song you're listening to right now.: 'Tick Tock' by Kesha