KEVIN NARRO | Staff Writer
SAN BENITO — Junior AJ Jasso is no stranger to San Benito softball. Jasso grew up watching the Lady Hounds and saw her older sister Amber Jasso reach the state tournament in 2015.
Now it is Jasso’s turn to write her own legacy. The junior provides a steady bat with some home run pop and is a utility guru who can play the middle infield and has spent some time in the outfield.
Against Eagle Pass, Jasso swatted a two run homer and laced in a double in a 5-4 win that sent the Lady Hounds to a series win and a birth to the Sweet 16.
The Valley Morning Star had a chance to catch up with Jasso.
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Q: How has this week’s practice been for you all?
AJ: It was okay at first, but then we picked it up quick and got down to business. We worked hard and finished strong.
Q: Growing up watching San Benito softball, and now you’re a part of it, what does that mean to you?
AJ: It was my high school dream as a middle school student to become apart of what was know as a successful program and still is. I thank god for this opportunity to let me play for the community & my teammates.
Q: Your sister played for San Benito, how often does she give you advice or tips?
AJ: Usually on game days she’ll come in my room and talk to me about the game and to show out and play for my teammates.
Q: What are your hobbies outside of softball?
AJ: I actually play the Cello. But when I play it they tell me to be quiet because I’m too loud. I’m not bad at it, I’m really good. I’m Just TOO loud.
Q: You have spent some time in the outfield and infield how do you handle playing more than one position?
AJ: Coach (Denise) Lira has helped me a lot with that. I have to usually double up on the work with both positions so I can get good work in and experience being out there.
Q: If you could have dinner with anyone in history who would it be?
AJ: ACDC’s Angus Young, he is and will always be the man.
Q: If you had three wishes what would they be?
AJ:
To not get bronchitis AGAIN.
Live a long successful life.
Make Tina Turner young again.
Q: You wear the number 11, any meaning behind it?
AJ: An old coach of mine told me “Two ones is better than one 1, more is better than less.” I really liked what he said, so thank you Roan.
Q: Tell us something about yourself we might not know?
AJ: I sing in the shower all the time.
Q: What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?
AJ: COCO.