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Girls Player of the Week
Lesley Skinner: Manchester
Sport/vitals: Softball; 5-6 sophomore pitcher
What she did: Threw a one-hitter, striking out nine, in a 1-0 win over then-No. 6 Lee-Davis. Followed with a five-hit shutout of then-No. 10 Mills Godwin as the Lancers prevailed 2-0.
Age: 15
Describes herself as: "Athletic, outgoing, weird."
Strengths: "Keeping batters off balance. Keeping them guessing."
I'm working on: "My endurance and just the mental aspects of the game."
Best sports memory: "Winning the district last year. That was awesome."
Favorite food: "My Nana's [Skinner's grandmother] macaroni and cheese."
Most wants to: "Finish up high school strong and hopefully play in college."
Persons she admires most: "My family in general, and especially my Papa Cash [Skinner's grandfather]. He's someone you want to grow up to be like."
Favorite music group: "Coldplay."
Goals: "To keep our team unity and do well in districts and region." -- Stephen M. Lewis
Players are selected by The Times-Dispatch based on performances, strength of opponents and magnitude of games for the week of March 20-25.
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