Female Athlete of the Week: Kaci Hoskin

Palisade Senior, Kaci Hoskin, is the Female Athlete of the Week brought to you by Palisade Dino Mart. Hoskin is a three sport athlete in softball, swim, and lacrosse. Hoskin just finished out her final softball season with an overall record of 14 runs batted in and 21 runs. Hoskin has been playing softball for ten years of her life. “My mom was my inspiration for playing softball.” Having experience in softball from a younger age has led Hoskin to achieve in her sport. “My greatest accomplishment in softball has to be the plays that have gotten me mentioned in the news and newspaper,” said Hoskin. This is a huge accomplishment for any high school athlete and proclaims the hard work of Hoskin’s dedication to the sport. 

Softball is a sport that runs in Hoskin’s family. Her family are each other’s biggest supporters. Hoskin says, “My biggest inspiration is all of my family that played softball.” Alongside her family, Hoskin is encouraged by her teammates as well. “My favorite thing about softball is having such a strong connection with my team. We are like another family.” Hoskin plays a big role in that, as she is a leader to her peers. “Something I bring to the team is that I am always someone my team can talk to,” said Hoskin. Having a strong bond is crucial in sports teams and it is something that Hoskin can carry with her in her lifetime. 

Hoskin’s committed and dedicated work ethic is what drives her to succeed. Her openness and willingness to connect with her teammates is an inspiration to her peers. Congratulations Kaci Hoskin for receiving Athlete of the Week!