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Q & A: Alyssa Ruden

By NDSAS, 02/19/20, 8:00AM CST

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Alyssa is a pitcher and plays first base for Stanley.

Alyssa Ruden | SR | Stanley

High School: Stanley High School
Positions: P/1B
Jersey Number: 10

What do you like the most about the game of softball?
I love softball because of all the experiences I’ve gotten from playing it and all of the friendships I have made through playing it over the years.

What do you think is your greatest strength in the sport of softball?
My greatest strength in softball is being a good role model for the younger girls to look up to.

Who is your softball role model?
My softball role model is (Des Lacs-Burlington/Lewis & Clark pitcher) Erica Hermanson.

What do you like the most about your head coach?
What I like most about my head coach is how much she pushes us to be better and her love for softball. Her love for the game makes my teammates and I want to get better for her and ourselves.

What is your favorite high school softball moment or game so far?
My favorite moments in high school softball is watching everyone grow and get better in the sport, and of course all of the bus rides and tournaments are lots of fun.

What are your expectations for the upcoming season?
My expectation for the upcoming season is that we all work our hardest and play the game we love together as a team and have fun.

Are you on any summer and/or travel teams? If so, which one(s)?
I play on the Minot Storm travel team in the summer.

Do you have a favorite pre-game or post-game meal?
Before every game I like to drink an apple juice.

What is or would be your walk up song?
My walk up song would be Sally Walker by Iggy Azalea.

Who is the funniest teammate you have?
The funniest teammate I have is Sandra Salgado.

What is the coolest thing about your town?
The coolest thing about my town would have to be how close everyone is to each other. Everyone knows everyone and I think that’s super awesome!