Name: Alex Pleasic

Sport: Softball

Grade: Junior

Position: Pitcher/1^st base

Past Week: Alex started in two games this past week. The first was a playoff game, in which she shut out Ridgefield Park in route to a 7-0 win. She also threw a no-hitter in her second game, a 2-0 win against Rutherford on Tuesday.

Q: Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

A: I would like to have a job either as a nurse or a physical therapist. In my free time I would love to coach a children’s team or be a pitching coach.

Q: What is the hardest part of pitching in softball?

A: The hardest part is the pressure during the game of throwing a good pitch every pitch. You need to be strong all the time, so that you can give your team the best chance to win.

Q: Do you have any pre-game routines or traditions?

A: I am not a very superstitious person, but before every game I have to listen to “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC.

Q: Do you ever get confused for your twin sister?

A: No, Sydney and I are thankfully very different people, so no one really gets confused with us.

Q: If you could be any celebrity, who would you be?

A: Carrie Underwood because she won American Idol and worked hard everyday to be the best singer she can be. Now she is very successful doing something she that she loves to do.

Q: What is your biggest fear?

A: My biggest fear is not being able to succeed in life. There is a lot that can happen in life, and I hope I can make the best out of every situation.