Where do you attend school? 

Lexington High School

What year are you and what is your major?

I am in the 9th Grade

What is your primary sport? 

My primary sport is baseball.

How long have you been involved in FCA? I’ve been involved as long as I can remember. I started going on a FCA mission trip with the Kingsley Junior High Huddle when I was in kindergarten. We traveled to LUC boys ranch and served in many ways for 8 years. FCA has been a part of my life ever since.

Why/How did you get involved in FCA? In the past 3 years our Huddle in Lexington has gained strength. This year we studied the CORE and it really helped many of us grow in our faith. I also have been fortunate to play baseball for Game 7. Our coaches put an emphasis on playing with a higher purpose. I love seeing the confused faces of our opponents when we ask to pray with them after a hard fought victory or defeat. 

How has FCA helped you to know and grow in Christ? Through FCA I have met many coaches and teammates that have helped me grow in my faith and become closer to Christ. This year Coach Coan with Game 7 has challenged us to speak about our Faith in front of our teammates and family at team meals. 

What legacy do you hope to leave as an athlete? As an athlete through FCA I want to continue playing for the glory of God and setting an example for others. 

What is your favorite Bible verse? "Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize." ~ 1 Corinthians 9:24. This verse in the Bible is very important to me because it gives me motivation to “Run the Race” in a way that helps me compete at the highest level possible. God is glorified in both our victories and defeats, so you are to give everything you have for God so that you have the best chance at winning the prize and glorifying him through your victory. However, this is not just about sports. This verse helps me think of ways I can live my life better and more like Christ. I also think this verse is saying that we need to live our lives (Run) in a way that we return to Jesus in heaven (The Prize) and having it put into these words helps me fully understand it better.