One on one: A Q&A session with North Murray’s Kaitlyn Malone

Published 8:00 am Friday, June 28, 2024

Kaitlyn Malone was only a freshman for the North Murray High School softball team last year, but she made a big impact during her first season of high school softball.

Malone had a batting average of .464 and piled up 40 RBIs and five home runs on her way to a nod on the Region 7-2A first team.

Malone, also a center on the girls basketball team for the Mountaineers, is hoping to have an even better sophomore year this fall.

“I would like to improve my performance in hitting. Getting the chance to go up to bat is my favorite part of softball and I always want to get better at it. I would like to improve my confidence during basketball, to let loose and not be scared sometimes.”

Malone answered a series of questions about her life in sports and out.

Question: Do you have a favorite of your sports?

Answer: Softball is definitely my favorite. I feel at home on the field and I genuinely love the game.

Q: What’s your favorite memory so far in high school sports?

A: Cross-town rival games against Murray County. The games are packed and the crowd is always hyped.

Q: How do you want other people to remember your time in high school sports?

A: I want other people to remember me as someone who didn’t give up when it got hard, a player who could push through difficult situations.

Q: What are your plans for after high school?

A: I’m undecided on what I would like to study, but ,wherever that will be, I hope I am playing softball for them. I am looking forward to going as far as I can with softball. High school, college, and, who knows, maybe professional one day. As far as basketball, who knows where that will take me as well.

Q: What’s your favorite memory from high school outside of sports?

A: Having fun with my friends at school. Going to football games, hanging out and working on projects together.

Q: How would you describe yourself outside of sports?

A: I would describe myself as someone who is in the middle. I can keep to myself in some situations, but l can also open up and talk to new people at the same time. But when I am with my close friends, my humor shows a lot, because I like to have fun with them.

Q: Who is someone you look up to?

A: I look up to Sara Mosley as a player because she came from a small town (Ellijay) and made her way to the University of Georgia, which is a dream of my own. Every time I watch Georgia play, I am always excited to see her on the TV and now we get to watch her play with the Chattanooga Steam (a professional softball team in its first season).

Q: What is your favorite TV series?

A: My favorite TV series are true crime shows. l like to watch when they investigate and figure out the truth.

Q: What is your favorite app on your phone?

A: My favorite app is TikTok. I get to watch funny videos when I am bored and get to share it with my friends.

To submit an athlete for consideration for this Q&A series, write to danielmayes@daltoncitizen.com.