| School: Cleveland (Commerce) | Graduation Year: 2009 |
Year Inducted: 2019
Sports Played: Softball
High School Honors: 4 Softball letters. 1st Team All-PIL as Sophomore, Junior and Senior;
All-State as Junior and Senior; 2nd Team All-State as Sophomore.
PIL Batting Titles at .574 as Sophomore, .569 as Junior, and .581 as
Senior; Metro-State All-Star game.
Post High School Career: Played Softball at Blue Mountain Community College in 2010 and
Portland Community College in 2011. Volunteer Assistant Varsity
Softball Coach at Cleveland High in 2011; Junior Varsity Head Coach
2016-2019
Commentary:
“Rub some dirt on it and get back out there.” That was always what my grandpa told me when I got hurt or struggled in sports. I live by that each day, it is my motto for life.
My grandpa, Dave Voll, is the one who pushed me and taught me even when things get hard you can’t let it defeat you. You have to get back up and keep trying, keep fighting and never give up. I wouldn’t have been the athlete I was or the person I am today without him.
This award isn’t only for me, it’s for us. We did this together as a team and I’m grateful that this is something else we get to share.
I wouldn’t have been able to do any of these things without the love and support of my parents and my grandma. They were my support system, my biggest fans and I want them to know how thankful I am for always being there.