Bush helps Claysburg-Kimmel reach state semifinals

Name: Zakera Bush

School: Claysburg-Kimmel

Age: 18

Grade: Senior

Sport: Softball

Athlete of the week achievement: Bush went 3-for-3 with two doubles, a triple and four RBIs in Claysburg-Kimmel’s 10-0 win over Bucktail in the first round of the PIAA Class 1A tournament, and then she hit the game-tying RBI double in the sixth inning against Holy Cross that forced extra innings in a game C-K won, 5-4, in eight innings.

Season update: Bush has 20 RBIs and eight extra base hits for the 27-0 Lady Bulldogs going into today’s PIAA semifinal game.

Coach Mike Barbarini’s quote: “Zakera has been a cornerstone of our team for four years. These past two games show how much she means to the success we have had over her career. She will be greatly missed when our season is over.”

Favorite teacher: Ms. Lascoli

Favorite subject: English

Favorite movie: “It Ends With Us”

Favorite food: Chicken

Favorite song: “You Proof” by Morgan Wallen

Outside interests: Hunting, working at the Milky Way

Favorite professional team: Pittsburgh Steelers

Favorite college team: Penn State

Pro athlete most admired: Jennie Finch

Best athlete I ever competed against: Chestnut Ridge’s Britni Motter

Most influential person on my athletic career: My dad Michael Bush

Proudest athletic achievement: Getting the game-ending walk-off double against Bucktail to advance into the Elite 8 this year.

How I got my start in softball: “I started when I was just 5 years old.”

Future goal: Become a dental hygienist and an EFDA