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The June edition of 10 Questions … is with 2nd baseman/pitcher for the Pendleton Panthers (IMG Baseball Academy), Mike Xirinachs. Mike is currently on summer break from the Florida High School which features the best-of-the-best baseball players in the nation. IMG Academies focuses on athletics as their main academic core. Mike will be entering his senior year in the fall and is looking towards a stellar career in baseball.

 10 Questions …

1.       Besides the sports aspect, what makes IMG different than the average High School?  

There are half school days, conditioning, speed work, etc. Also there are many different people that come to school here: all the different cultures. And there is a college environment; you live on your own.

2.       What is the biggest challenge facing you this senior season?

Biggest challenge … umm, just to find a college that fits me, and one that will offer me the most.

3.       Personally, how difficult were all your injury setbacks this season? And how does your shoulder feel?

My shoulder feels amazing. And the inuries were difficult, but I took the rehab seriously and  came back stronger.

4.       Who is the athlete you most look up to? Why?

Alex Rodriguez becasue of the way he approaches things and his attitude towards the game.

5.       Favorite Movie?

Remember the Titans

6.       Favorite Actor?

John Travolta

7.       Favorite Actress?

Jessica Beil

8.       Favorite Band/Singer?

Taylor Swift

9.       Favorite Meal?

Chicken Cutlets, Pasta with Apple Sauce and Cheese

10.   Three Dinner Guests (Dead or Alive)?

- Jesus

- My Grandmother

- My Grandfather

Thanks Mike!!

New segment here at thesportschickblog.com. Every month I will try to post 10 Questions answered by an athlete: high school, collegiate, amateur, or pro. Whatever I can get. The segment will be Steve Serby-esque at the end, but I hope you all enjoy!

The very first 10 Questions … is with my good friend and starting Cortland Red Dragons Women’s Lax player, Casey Costello. Last Saturday Casey and the Red Dragons defeated SUNY Brockport in a stunning SUNYAC final. The Red Dragons received an automatic berth to the NCAA tournament and first round bye.

 10 Questions …

1.       What was it like being on the field for those last 20 seconds of the SUNYAC Finals?  

It was very intense, exhilarating, I kept on thinking that we just need to get the draw and hold on to the ball and then we would be the champs.

2.       What is the biggest challenge facing C-State IF you play rival TCNJ?

The biggest challenge is that we just need to play as a team, when we play TCNJ we have to play an almost perfect game.  All the teams that make it to the NCAA are going to be great teams, so we have to play our best.

3.       Personally, how difficult were all your injury setbacks this season?

My shoulder injury was not really a setback because I could still play and I just needed to get use to wearing my brace, which wasn’t that hard.  My knee injury was a lot harder for me.  I felt like I was having a great season and I felt that my head was in the right spot and I was so locked down.  Coming back and playing after being out for about 2 weeks, felt like I had to learn how to play lacrosse all over again.  I felt so lost out on the field in my first couple of games back.

4.       Who is the athlete you most look up to? Why?

Mia Hamm is the athlete I most look up to because she was the first female athlete that I heard about growing up. I loved playing sports when I was younger and did not read about many female athletes.  She was amazing player, playing with so much heart, and is such a great role model.

5.       Favorite Movie?

How to Lose a Guy in 10 days

6.       Favorite Actor?

Will Ferrell

7.       Favorite Actress?

Reese Witherspoon

8.       Favorite Band/Singer?

Garth Brooks

9.       Favorite Meal?

Tacos

10.   Three Dinner Guests (Dead or Alive)?

Big Papi (David Ortiz)

John F. Kennedy

Mia Hamm

Thanks Casey!!

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