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Meet the Panthers: Varsity Softball Infield
Get to know the infield of Collingswood High School's varsity softball team in this question-and-answer segment.
Collingswood High School's softball team finds itself with a 4-7 record. Before the Panthers took to the road for their Friday matchup at Haddonfield Memorial, Collingswood Patch Sports Editor Mathew P. Shanley had a chance to sit down and talk to four members of the varsity team's infield. Now, it’s your turn to learn a little bit more about some of the athletes behind Panthers softball.
Q: What’s your favorite professional sports team?
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- Melissa Cunningham, No. 12, sophomore, catcher: Definitely the Phillies.
- Steph Fultano, No. 24, junior, first base: The Phillies.
- Erika Witherbee, No. 3, junior, second base: Phillies.
- Morgan Worthington, No. 14, junior, third base: The Philadelphia Phillies.
Q: Do you play any other sports for Collingswood?
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- Cunningham: I play varsity field hockey.
- Fultano: I play field hockey, but I love to play beach volleyball and ultimate Frisbee, too.
- Witherbee: Varsity basketball
- Worthington: For Collingswood, I play field hockey and basketball, but I play volleyball and soccer with my friends.
Q: What’s your favorite food?
- Cunningham: Sushi.
- Fultano: Chicken parm.
- Witherbee: Pizza.
- Worthington: Pizza!
Q: Who is your favorite athlete?
- Cunningham: Placido Polanco; third baseman, Philadelphia Phillies
- Fultano: Ryan Howard; first baseman, Philadelphia Phillies
- Witherbee: Chase Utley; second baseman, Philadelphia Phillies.
- Worthington: I don't have one.
Q: What’s your favorite movie?
- Cunningham: Finding Nemo
- Fultano: Up
- Witherbee: The Hangover
- Worthington: Elf
Q: How long have you been playing softball?
- Cunningham: 11 years.
- Fultano: I started playing softball in eighth grade but I played baseball for eight years.
- Witherbee: I've been playing softball since I was 6 years old.
- Worthington: I’ve been playing since I was 2! That's 14 years!
Q: What’s your favorite aspect of Collingswood High School?
- Cunningham: The sports teams.
- Fultano: My favorite part is how competitive and fun the sports are. I love how you can make great friends while playing them.
- Witherbee: Sports.
- Worthington: My friends.
Stay tuned for Collingswood Patch.com's next featured questionnaire: The varsity softball outfield!
