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Q & A: Lily Olson

By NDSAS, 02/16/20, 8:00AM CST

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Lily roams center field for Watford City.

Lily Olson | SR | Watford City

High School: Watford City High school
Positions: CF
Jersey Number: 7

What do you like the most about the game of softball?
I love getting to be a part of a team that always has each other back on and off the field.

What do you think is your greatest strength in the sport of softball?
I would like to think I am a leader and with just moving up to class A in sports there is a struggle, but it's always important to keep everyone together in the game.

Any favorite moment you used your bat to help your team win?
The team had traveled four hours for an away game on a school night. We kept the score very close every inning trying hard to finish out the game with a win. I hit my very first double and helped get the bases rolling and taking back our very first class A win as a team that year.

Who is your softball role model?
My coach Ms. Woodbury. It was her first year as a coach for my team and even though we struggled with numbers of players and competing with class A she showed us how to really push together as a team and really cares about the sport.

What do you like the most about your head coach?
Coach Woodbury is always willing to put in time and never lets us get down on yourself for mistakes you might make. She is always there on and off the field.

Are there any teams you look forward to playing next year? If so, why?
I look forward to playing against Williston as we have always been very close in skill and had many close games with each other.

What are your expectations for the upcoming season?
We have a really young team, as I am the only senior this year! I hope to see lots of growth from last season to this year and hope we can take our skills and use it on the field.

Do you have a favorite pre-game or post-game meal?
Pink hot dogs and orange Gatorade are always needed at any concession stand. If there is cotton candy that's a close second!

Do you have any softball superstitions?
I always line my bat up with the pitchers head to make it seem as if i am going to bunt... I have ever bunted. 

What is or would be your walk up song?
My walk up song would have to be “Big Papa”

Who is the funniest teammate you have?
Maddison Spacher! She always has something to say about literally anything. 

What is the coolest thing about your town?
We have a very supportive community and with a lot of our sports many oil field companies will pay to have free tuition for sporting events trying to help get everyone involved and out to watch a game!