KEVIN NARRO | Valley Morning Star
LYFORD—Sophomore Jerrica Rojas hasn’t skipped a beat since her breakout freshman season last year.
This year, Rojas has the Lyford Lady Dogs rolling and helped lead them to another District 32-3A softball title as she leads the team with a .591 batting average, 39 hits, and 44 RBIs with four home runs.
Lyford is set to begin the playoffs against Banquete on Thursday and the Valley Morning Star had a chance to catch up with the Lyford slugger before the Lady Dogs begin their postseason journey.
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Q: What were some things you worked on this offseason?
A: I would like to think of myself as a utility player, but since I do pitch I would say I worked on that a little more because it’s not easy. But I also play defense and offense so it’s really hard to find a way to balance everything.
Q: How has the team come together this season?
A: My team has been clicking well and I can’t say enough about my team. Everyone brings a little something to the table and does a great job executing from pinch runners to our subs. I really appreciate all my softball sisters.
Q: What is your mentality when you go up to the plate and step into the pitcher’s circle?
A: When I step into the circle my mentality is just to hit all my spots and be consistent, and relax knowing that my defense has my back. When I go up to the plate I just think ‘make good contact and try to bring the runners in.’
Q: If you could play any other sport what would it be?
A: If I were in another sport I’d probably want to be in MMA.
Q: What is your dream ticket? (Pick any event you’d like to go to.)
A: If I had a dream ticket I would probably want to go to a Russ concert.
Q: Who is your most influential person?
A: My most influential person has to be either my mom or dad because they are the strongest individuals I have ever known.
Q: What is your favorite pre-game meal?
A: I don’t really eat anything big before a game, but I like to snack on Slim Jims.
Q: Do you have any superstitions?
A: I have MANY superstitions. Every time I’m getting ready to bat I have to put on my gloves, helmet and elbow guard in a certain sequence. Also when I’m up to bat I have to make a cross on home plate.
Q: Would you rather be invisible or fly?
A: I would rather be invisible so that nobody would be able to see me.
Q: Android or iPhone?
A: iPhone.
Q: Favorite NCCA softball team?
A: My favorite team is Alabama.
Q: What is your biggest pet peeve?
A: My biggest pet peeve has to be when someone is chewing with their mouth open and you just hear them smacking.
Q: If you won the lottery what would be the first thing you’d buy?
A: I would probably donate money to my church.
Q: Favorite Disney movie?
A: “Beauty and the Beast.”
Q: What are you currently binge watching on Netflix?
A: I am currently watching “Glee” for the second time.