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Chanda Bell is just as highly regarded as any softball pitcher in the state, and she’s in the midst of closing out her career with a fine senior season. As we find out, the Franklin Central star is quite fond of warm weather as we quizzed her head coach and her pitching coach to see who knows Chanda best.
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“Chanda is one of the most remarkable kids I have had the opportunity to coach,” says Franklin Central coach Kathy Stricker. “She is not only an awesome softball player, but an awesome person!”
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Chanda Bell
Franklin Central Softball
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Jason Wise
Chanda's pitching coach
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Kathy Stricker
Franklin Central Coach
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1. What is Chanda’s dream car?
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The car I have now, a 2004 white Mustang!
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Ford Mustang
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She’s in love with her Mustang! But she needs a cherry red from 1964, half convertible.
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2. If Chanda could live anywhere in the world for one year, where would it be?
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Somewhere warm so I don’t have to play ball in the cold.
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Australia
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Some place warm. She hates the cold, and it would help her mom’s arthritis.
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3. What is Chanda’s favorite pitch to throw?
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The riseball
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The riseball
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Has to be the riseball. And when she’s on, it’s awesome!
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4. If Chanda won the lottery, what is her first indulgence?
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Move my family to Arizona
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Buy a different Ford Mustang for each day of the week.
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Going to the state of Arizona
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5. Better feeling: pitching a shutout or driving in a game-winning run?
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A shutout is nice, but I have to say a game-winning hit is a better feeling.
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Pitching a shutout
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She’s done both, but for most pitchers it would be a game-winning hit.
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6. Who is Chanda’s favorite teacher at school?
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Mrs. Dickerson
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Mr. Houser
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Mrs. Dickerson
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7. What will Chanda do to celebrate graduation?
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Spend time with friends and family
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Go out to dinner with family and friends
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Celebrating with classmates, but her coach wants her to be heading to softball
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8. What is Chanda’s favorite high school softball moment?
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The first time I pitched in a varsity game
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Throwing a no-hitter
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When she got her first start in a varsity game
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9. What does Chanda want to be remembered for at Franklin Central?
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For being a good leader, a good pitcher and a good person
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Her hard word on the field and in the classroom, and her passion for the game
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Being a good leader and setting an example of a true student-athlete.
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10. What is the most difficult thing about being Chanda Bell?
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Juggling softball, school, friends and family…but I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
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The constant pressure to perform on the field and in class, but she thrives in those situations!
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To be respected for her talent, work ethic and attitude. Too often she is judged on misconceptions o
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Total Points: |
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5 out of 10! |
9 out of 10!
Setting a new Triple Play record, coach Stricker goes 9-for-10 and wins going away, 9- |
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