Get To Know Your Saints
Kathryn Bradford
Kathryn – is a freshman pursuing a career in respiratory therapy after having a glimpse of it through a mentorship in high school. She has so much passion that she cannot see herself not going further in softball. Transitioning from (The Dalles) high school to college might be challenging for some, but she said the Saints are like family and have given her the most fun she’s ever had. “I consider them all like sisters,” she said of her teammates. She has never been on a team that has worked and communicated well together and looks forward to carrying that on to the next season.
Raven Laine
Raven – is a sophomore finishing up in general studies and looking to take a year off after this season. Raven is also a barista at Dutch Bros. Being a student-athlete can be “really hard,’ but she’s learned how to manage her time and was able to learn how to communicate with her instructors better after doing it for two years. She’s glad that she was able to play for Mt. Hood since she is from here (Reynolds High School) and was able to continue to live at home. In 10 years, she would like to be a coach, she said. “I want to be a coach to make a positive impact in someone’s life.”
Kennedy Jantzi
Kennedy – is a sophomore finishing her associate’s degree and will transfer to Concordia University to play softball next year. As a student-athlete, she had to find time to fit everything into each day. She also learned the importance of hard work and how to work well with others. She describe the sophomores on her team as a “special class.” Her goal coming into this year was to have an undefeated season – and the Saints came close. In 10 years, she’s looking forward to move back to her hometown, Albany, and teach at her high school (West Albany) and be a softball coach.
McKenzie Pierce
McKenzie – is a sophomore pursuing a career in physical therapy, to be able to make impact on other athletes.
“I injured myself many times and I can understand the difficulty of being hurt,” she explained. She has not decided what four-year college she’s attending, but is looking to further her career in softball. In 10 years, she is looking forward to go back to her high school (Sam Barlow) and help coach softball, she said.
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