Brantner big part of win streak

Name: Logan Brantner

School: Williamsburg

Age: 18

Grade: Senior

Sport: Baseball

Athlete of the week achievement: Brantner went a combined 5-for-8, scored four runs and had two RBIs for Williamsburg in victories over Juniata Valley, Tussey Mountain and Glendale.

Season update: The Blue Pirates are 6-4, and Brantner is hitting .308 with nine RBIs, nine runs scored and a home run.

Coach Jerry Palmer’s quote: “Logan went 5-for-8 with multiple RBI and four stolen bases. Logan is a team captain and a very easy player to coach. His play has led the Pirates to a three-game win streak this week. We are very fortunate to have him as a team leader.”

Favorite teacher: Mr. Over

Favorite subject: History

Favorite movie: “Step Brothers”

Favorite food: Steak

Favorite song: Morgan Wallen songs

Outside interests: Golf, pickleball

Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates

Favorite college team: Penn State

Pro athlete most admired: Mike Trout

Best athlete I ever competed against: Berlin Brothersvalley’s Pace Prosser

Most influential person on my athletic career: My mom and dad

Proudest athletic achievement: Beating Bishop McCort last year in the basketball District 6 semifinals and hitting a grand slam last year in baseball.

How I got my start in baseball: “My parents signed me up for little league.”

Future goal: Attend college for Criminal Justice and then become a Game Warden or Fish and Boat Commission Officer.