As a freshman on Strawberry Crest’s senior-loaded softball team, Stephanie Dwyer doesn’t always see a lot of playing time. So, when she saw some action in an 18-4 win over Brandon March 21, she made it count. Dwyer led the team with four hits and four RBI, and scored one run in a 4-for-5 day at the plate. She also stole a base on her only attempt.
How were you feeling in the Brandon game?
Pretty good. I felt like I was hitting the ball pretty good, and doing good in the field.
How does it feel to get a big sweep of a district rival out of the way so early?
Pretty good. Gives us more confidence going into the district tournament.
You’re a freshman on a team with seven seniors. How often do you get playing time?
When we play not-as-good teams, I get a lot of playing time. And sometimes, I get to go in in other games. I would say this was my best game — the rest of the season, I’ve been playing pretty good, but I think that this was probably one of my best games.
What are you all hoping to do this season?
We’re hoping to make it through districts and regionals and go to states, and try to win states.
Those seven seniors are going to be gone next season, which means you and the other young ones will get to come up and play more.
I think they’re pretty full of talent. We just all get our own time to shine, I guess.
What are your favorite memories of this season so far?
Making a bunch of new friends and having a good time with this team.
What are some of your hobbies outside of softball?
I like to go swimming with my sister and my brother, and my family. I like to hang out with my family a lot. We have a boat, so we go out and go tubing, and stuff like that.
Who are your favorite athletes?
I like Jenni Finch, and then a favorite baseball player of mine is Ben Zobrist, because he’s a good guy and everything.
Do you play any other sports?
I enjoy playing other sports, but this is the one I enjoy playing most. It’s the only organized team I play on.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
I guess super speed, because I’m pretty slow running the bases.