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Whiz Kid: Tucker Bishop
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This week's Benicia Whiz Kid: Tucker Maxwell Bishop
Grade: 11
School: Benicia High
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Accomplishment: Tucker Bishop, 17, just completed his junior year of high school, and his third year on the varsity baseball team. He plays second and third base and has been playing baseball since he was a toddler, just old enough to hold a bat. He comes from an athletic family: his father played rugby and football in college and his mom, Lori Bishop, is a personal trainer and owner of .
Tucker spends most of his time outside, playing sports and enjoying the outdoors. After high school, he hopes to attend a California State University, continue playing baseball and take care of his family.
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Key to Tucker's awesomeness: Tucker says his secret is keeping loose and not stressing out in sports, school and in life. He is honestly good-natured, funny and keeps his teammates relaxed. His blond-striped Mohawk shows off his fun personality and strong sense of self. His mom says what's awesome about him is his heart: “He's a great kid and a great athlete, but he's all heart.”