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Admission-time: my parents are from Parkersburg, West Virginia so when I saw that Emily Allen from Parkersburg High sent in her Tweet from a month and a half ago saying she had committed, well, I was biased towards liking her!
When she wrote in her email: “Thank you, have a great day!” I was impressed.
And when I saw her tweet and it was said: “i am humbled and beyond blessed to announce that i have committed to North Carolina State,” well, her gratitude had me sold.
i am humbled and beyond blessed to announce that i have committed to North Carolina state. go pack❤️🐺. @CoachPatrick_ @SwiftCoach @PackSoftball pic.twitter.com/cyfy6qJJ2y
— Emily Allen (@emilyallen1717) September 1, 2019
Not to mention she’s a two-time all-state catcher (with two years yet to play at the prep level) and is very good behind the plate and at it with the bat.
Here’s more on Emily and why she’s one to root for… especially when you read what drives her to be the best softball player she can be.
— Brentt Eads, Extra Inning Softball
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NAME: EMILY ALLEN
Hometown/State: Parkersburg, West Virginia
Grad Year: 2021
Position: Catcher
Club Team: Ohio Outlaws-White
High School (City, ST): Parkersburg High School (Parkersburg, WV)
GPA: 4.0
College: North Carolina State
Height: 5-foot-6
Top Honors/Accomplishments: two-time Class 3A 1st team All-State and All Conference
Key High School Stats: hit .492 with .622 on-base percentage, six home runs and only two steals allowed.
Preferred College Major: Statistics
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Talking recruiting, what was the ultimate factor or factors that helped you commit to the Wolfpack?
The coaching staff, the school environment and their statistics program
How did you actually tell the staff you were committing?
Over the phone, then I went down for an unofficial visit September 22.
Looking back on your career so far, both club and high school, what’s been your favorite experience or experiences, both in softball and off the field?
Spending time with my team/coaches, and hitting my first home run.
When was this first time you realized that you really loved softball and what triggered that feeling?
I’ve loved softball for as long as I can remember.
What are you looking forward to most for this upcoming junior year?
Spending time with my team and continuing to get better.
What drives or motivates you to be the player you are?
My sister (she is special needs).
What would you say are your strengths on the field?
My passion for the game and my power (hitting home runs).
What’s the best advice you’re ever received?
You can do anything you put your mind to.
If you had to describe yourself in one word, what would it be?
Determined.
Do you have any superstitions you have when it comes to softball?
I always have to put my right sock on first!
What’s the biggest obstacle you’ve had to overcome in life?
My grandpa passing away.
Your opinion on protective masks for pitchers and/or infielders… for or against?
They are a good thing… many pitchers and infielders have been saved by these. Especially at the higher level.
If you could have dinner with anyone… living or dead… who would it be and why?
Aaron Judge (New York Yankees), because I love the way he carries himself on and off the field.
Finally, what’s one thing or accomplish about you that is unusual or unique about you that few know?
I love shoes, like a lot!
EXTRA INSIGHTS:
Favorite holiday coming up (Halloween, Thanksgiving or Christmas): Christmas, I get to see all of my family.
What is one thing that really scares you? Spiders.
Favorite concert/show you’ve ever attended: Keith Urban
What’s one thing away from the field you do to relax? Go shopping.
Your opinion: biggest issue facing the world today? World hunger.
Dream vacation? Bahamas.
Biggest pet peeve? When people don’t match.
Favorite motto/phrase: “She believed she could, so she did.”
Thing you wouldn’t be caught dead doing? Being without my dog, we are always together!
If you could choose someone to play you in a movie of your life, who would you pick? Sylvester Stallone!