Varsity softball's Lillian Baker '17 and varsity crew's Kiki Adams '18 were selected by the Holton Athletic Association as "Panthers of the Week" for their dedication, performance and leadership throughout the season.
Lillian Baker is not only the starting pitcher for Holton, but she is one of the most dominate pitchers in the Independent School League (ISL). Her contribution on the mound has lead the team to a 5-0 start, outscoring their opponents 56-9. Her coach described her skills saying, "Lillian's ability to throw different types of pitches makes it nearly impossible for the other teams to get anything going on the offensive end." Baker holds her own on the offense side of the plate, too. Batting third in the lineup, Baker has gone 9-15, including one homerun against Maret. In addition, Baker has also been walked four times through the first five games.
As a junior captain, Baker has lead the team on and off the field. "Her vocal presence at practice and in the pitchers circle has been key to our fast start. As a top pitcher in the ISL, the staff couldn't be any more proud of her performances to start the season," commented her coaches.
Kiki Adams '17 entered the crew season excited for another spring on the water. To start, the season she was leading the mixed novice and varsity boats by calmly rowing stroke seat almost every day. During the team's spring break trip, Adams welcomed the opportunity to teach the novice rowers everything she knew about the sport. Her leadership and teamwork throughout the trip helped the team grow and become stronger.
Adams' hard work continued when she returned, paying off when she pulled a personal best 2K time, solidifying her seat in the first four boat. Her coaches stated that, "At our first race Kiki continued to be a quiet leader helping the newer rowers understand what goes on at a regatta, in addition to giving her all in both the varsity 8 and varsity 4. Thanks Kiki!"
You can check out Lillian Baker and the varsity softball team as they take on Georgetown Visitation on Tuesday, April 26 at 4:15 p.m. at Holton.
Cheer on Kiki Adams and the varsity crew team at their next race tomorrow, April 23 on the Anacostia River.