KEVIN NARRO | Staff Writer
SAN BENITO — Junior Sarah Garcia is quite the athlete. Garcia spends time at second base, shortstop and in the circle. During the fall, Garcia also plays volleyball and is one of the top libero’s in the district.
This year Garcia has had some playoff success, on the court Garcia helped guide the volleyball team to a bi-district title and currently has had a key hand in the Lady Hounds’ march to the Sweet 16.
Garcia will make her Sweet 16 debut Friday when the Lady Hounds take the field. The Valley Morning Star had a chance to catch up with Garcia.
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Q: Making the sweet 16 for the first time as a junior what does that mean to you?
SARAH: It is a great accomplishment that I have always dreamed of achieving and making this sweet 16 has changed my perspective of hard work and dedication. Also, it means a lot to me to make it this far with a group of girls that I’ve grown up with.
Q: Do you have any particular music you listen to before a game?
SARAH: No, I click shuffle and let it play.
Q: What is the best part of playing short stop?
SARAH: I’ve grown up playing shortstop so it’s just how I feel in love with the game.
Q: Do you have any superstitions?
SARAH: My cleats! My cleats are torn right now and I refuse to wear my new ones because of the juju. Also I never untie them I always just slip them on and off.
Q: Who is your pick to win the NCAA Woman’s College World Series?
SARAH: I don’t have any team in particular, but I would like a Texas team to take it!
Q: I phone or Android?
SARAH: IPhone all the way baby!
Q: Tell us something we might not know about you?
SARAH: I have one older brother that I love so much and a dog named Lola who is my baby.
Q: What are you currently binge watching?
SARAH: I am currently watching vampire diaries! It’s great!
Q: If you could have any superpower what would it be?
SARAH: A superpower I would like to have would be to read people’s minds.
Q: If you could play another sport what would it be?
SARAH: I would play soccer! I played when I was small and I miss playing so much!
Q: Favorite breakfast taco?
SARAH: My favorite breakfast taco is chorizo and egg.
Q: What is your biggest pet peeve?
SARAH: My biggest pet peeve would have to be when people chew with their mouth open.
Q: What field has been the toughest place to play?
SARAH: I do not like playing on fields where the pitching mounds are not maintained properly.