Senior Spotlight: Carissa Beers

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Who was your favorite athlete growing up and why?

Jennie Finch, because she has done so much to further women's sports. She has been a huge inspiration to me as a pitcher and as a female

 How would you describe yourself in three words?

Independent, competitive and strong-willed

 What is your favorite subject in school?

English

 If you could be someone else for a day, who would you be and why?

Jennie Finch, because she's one of the best pitchers in the pro softball league and she's super awesome

 What is your favorite quote?

"In all you do, do it to glorify your lord, Jesus Christ" — the Bible

 What song do you listen to before games to get you pumped up?

Anything with a fast beat that gets me pumped

 What has been the most exciting moment in your life so far?

When I decided to play softball for Crown College

 What are your plans next year?

I am going to Crown College and playing softball there. I will be studying nursing there