Richard Bland Names Katelyn King Athlete of the Week
SOUTH PRINCE GEORGE, Va. -- Richard Bland College sophomore softball outfielder Katelyn King/Chesterfield has been named the Athletics Department's Athlete of the Week for the period April 26-May 2. She helped the Statesmen to a 2-1 week to complete the Region 10 regular season, including a doubleheader sweep past Wake Technical (N.C.) Community College (19-2, 17-0) following a narrow road loss at Pitt (N.C.) Community College (2-1). King hit .600 (6-10) with two doubles, four runs, four RBIs and one walk in the three games. She was 6-7 (.857) with the two doubles and four RBIs during the sweep of visiting Wake Tech on April 28.
King has started 40 of 40 games for Richard Bland (21-19, 16-8) and has a .379 batting average (47-124), two home runs, one triple, eight doubles, 35 runs, 26 RBIs, 10 walks and three stolen bases. She adds a .423 on-base percentage and a .508 slugging percentage, along with a .907 fielding percentage (43 chances, 35 putouts, four assists) in left field. King is tied for the team lead with two sacrifice flies this season.
Please click on this link for Katelyn's full biography. Athletes of the Week are chosen by members of the Richard Bland Athletics Department.
Q: How does it feel to be named Richard Bland Athlete of the Week?
KK: It feels great! It's awesome being recognized as a sophomore at the peak of our season, and right before I graduate in a few weeks.
Q: How did you get started in your sport and how long have you played?
KK: I started playing softball when I was eight years old. My mom wanted me to be a cheerleader, so I did that for one year and hated it, and begged my mom to let me play softball instead.
Q: What do you like most about your team?
KK: I like that we are really like a sisterhood. I know that I could call on any of them at a time of need and they would be there for me. We all really trust each other.
Q: Who is your funniest teammate/why?
KK: My funniest teammate would have to be Ashley (Fritz). She and I are just so goofy and spontaneous, and always have a great time. I love her for that.
Q: Do you have any pregame rituals/superstitions?
KK: I don't necessarily believe in superstitions, but one thing I do before every game is say a little silent prayer to myself.
Q: What is your favorite place on campus/why?
KK: My favorite place on campus is the softball field. Even when we aren't playing in a game or practicing, I love walking by it and getting a reminder of why I am here at RBC, and how lucky I am to play softball in college.
Q: What is your favorite class/professor/why?
KK: My favorite class is my acting class with Professor (David E.) Majewski (Speech & Theatre). I had never taken acting classes before this semester and it is just a lot of fun.