KING — West Stokes’ Haley Yates plays softball for the Wildcats and is looking forward to her senior year and being a leader on the field, in the dugout, and where this year will lead the team.
Yates helped the Wildcats to a Co-Mid-State Conference Championship and conference tournament championship this past spring. She was All-County, All-Conference, All-Tournament and All-District during her junior campaign. She plays travel softball for Carolina Cardinals Yates 18U.
Haley loves growing up next to her grandparents and the fact that she can see them anytime. Her family motivates her to play the game she loves because of their support and knowing that they all want to see her succeed.
She is a member of the National Honor Society, Club Unify, Future Farmers of America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and was a Junior Marshall.
Yates verbally committed to play softball at Averett University and will plan to major in nursing with a goal of becoming a pediatric nurse.
The Stokes News was able to catch up with Haley and she allowed us to get to know her on a more personal level by answering the following questions:
Favorite Food: Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas
Favorite Subject: Math, but also Health & Science
Biggest Influence: My mom and dad have definitely had the biggest influences on my life. They have supported me in everything, and I know that anytime I need something they will always be by my side. They have taught me everything I know, and I will be forever grateful for them!
Favorite TV Show: ”Gilmore Girls”
Favorite Music: Country and worship music
Website most often visit: Amazon
Favorite Day of the Year: Christmas, I love the true meaning of Christmas, gathering with family, and presents of course.
Favorite Ice Cream: Cookies & Cream
Pets: Five dogs. A Yorkie named Ember, a Red Heeler named Rusty, and three Basset Hounds whose names are Maggie, Hank, and Miracle.
Favorite Teacher/Coach: My softball coach, who happens to be my dad. He has supported me and has always believed in since the first time I stepped on the field in tee-ball. He has never given up on me and always pushes me to do my best. I truly don’t know where I would be today if it wasn’t for him!
Dream Vacation: Hawaii
Dream Job: Pediatric ICU Nurse
Hobbies: I enjoy my dogs, deer hunting, fishing, watching sunsets, and swimming
Favorite Athlete: Jennie Finch because of the impact she had on the game of softball
What are you most likely to be famous for: The positive impact I will have on children’s lives
What’s the hardest lesson you’ve ever learned: Always show respect
What’s the best thing about you: My kindness and I will always put my family and God first above anything else.
Look for more “Getting to know Stokes County Athletes” in up-and-coming issues of The Stokes News.
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