Queen of diamonds

Emma Downey

Senior Willow Chitty prepares to field the ball on September 6th against Grand Island.

Player Profile:

Name: Willow Chitty
Grade: Senior
Age: 17
Height: 5’6”
Hair Color: Blonde
Relationship Status: Taken

Biggest Challenge: Adapting to a new coach
Biggest Success: Making it to State two out of three years
Biggest hope for the season: Go back to State
What motivates you: Teammates
How long have you played: 13 years
Why did you start: I was just like every other little kid, I wanted to play every sport and I guess I got good at [softball]
Favorite team memory: State. when we were ranked 5th or 7th and we had a big upset and beat the #2 seed
Celebrity crush: Zac Efron
What’s on your playlist: “Medicated” by Wiz Kalifa before every game and then I listen to Hannah Montana
Favorite Movie: When the Game Stands Tall, it shows that everyone can come back from tough losses
Favorite Athlete: Jaime Titus, she’s a baller
Spirit Animal: A giraffe with wings becuase no ball gets over my head
What do you do on the bus: We all jam out to Hannah Montana
Favorite coach and why: Barner, he helps us to mentally prepare for the game and physically [prepare]. He’s helped me see the game through a different perspective and its really helped me as a player
Favorite teammate: Hallei Morales, she always knows how to make us laugh
How does apparel effect the way you play: If I look good, then I play good and then everyone is happy
Nickname: People call me “Chit” and it’s more than likely because of my last name
Food: I always chew a piece of gum before a game
Rituals: I always pray with my cross and my good luck flag. I always keep my good luck flag in my back pocket
Season Prediction: Go back to state, everyone expects a lot out of us