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Zane Wheatley, a junior at DeSales High School, has played baseball all three years. Zane plays first base, third base, and pitches. “He’s our leading hitter and he’s a nice kid,” says his coach, Tom McAnally. Zane has had several memorable games, including one when he was a freshman when he was called in to pinch-hit in the regional game and he got a game-winning hit. This year, he hit a home run against Fern Creek that put the team ahead by 3 runs.
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For this issue, HSSTM interviewed Zane, his dad, Mike Wheatley, and his coach to see who knows him better. 
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Zane Wheatley
De Sales Baseball
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Mike Wheatley
Father
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Tom McAnally
De Sales Baseball Coach
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How do you get ready for a game?
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Nothing special, just get focused
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Nothing in particular
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With a soft drink in one hand and a hot dog in another
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What music is first on your playlist now?
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Rap
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No idea
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Country and maybe Rap
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What was your best play/game ever?
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This year’s home run against Fern Creek
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Game-winning hit against Butler in regionals freshman year
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This year against Fern Creek he hit a home run to win the game
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Favorite food?
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Chicken fingers
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Chicken
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Seafood—he sees food and he eats it
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Favorite TV Show?
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Sports Center
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Anything sports
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We call him Gomer Pyle, so probably reruns of Mayberry RFD
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What is your favorite team?
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Reds
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Reds
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Chicago Cubs
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Who is your hero?
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Alex Rodriguez
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Ken Griffey
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His dad
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What poster do you have hanging in your room?
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Me hitting a ball
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Himself
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His room is probably cluttered— maybe Senior Day for U of L basketball
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What’s the first thing you want to do when school is out?
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Go see the Reds play
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Make some money
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Sleep
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What’s your biggest challenge in baseball?
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To stay focused
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Speed
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Lack of speed
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5 Right
Way to go, dad! |
2 Right
It was close, coach. |
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