Nov. 17—Camryn Graham smiled as she checked out everybody gathered contained in the fitness center.

The Pittsburg senior softballer signed her Nationwide Letter of Intent to play school softball for Rose State Faculty subsequent college yr throughout a signing ceremony alongside her sister Catyn. And Graham mentioned it was an exquisite second to soak up.

“I really feel actually excited,” she mentioned. “And actually joyful all my family and friends acquired to be right here with me.”

Graham mentioned her softball journey started early in her childhood with t-ball, and has grown up with the sport along with her household by her facet.

“My dad all the time beloved baseball, softball, something,” she mentioned. “So he acquired me into it, and he is coached me ever since I used to be like three years outdated.”

Graham’s father, Chad, additionally coaches the Woman Panthers highschool staff. She mentioned that whereas generally they will butt heads, she actually enjoys having him on the sphere along with her each sport.

“It may be arduous at occasions. However more often than not, it’s a pleasure,” Graham mentioned. “As a result of I do be taught from him so much, and it is simply a variety of enjoyable having him on the market with me.”

Graham and her Pittsburg staff lately wrapped up the quick pitch season, and she or he’ll get yet one more sluggish pitch season within the spring earlier than commencement. Graham mentioned that she plans on having fun with each final second, and thinks the Woman Panthers could have a reasonably good season.

“I am excited, simply because it is my final go-round,” she mentioned. “I am very excited.”

Whereas taking part in softball, Graham additionally plans on finding out to earn a level in well being science and set herself on a path to grow to be a labor and supply nurse.

All through her life, Graham mentioned she’s grateful to have all the time had loads of assist — particularly from her household.

“Undoubtedly my household,” she mentioned with out hesitation. “And my dad has been teaching me since I used to be little, so undoubtedly appeared as much as him so much for softball.”

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As Graham prepares to wrap up her taking part in time at Pittsburg, she additionally shared some recommendation for those who too will probably be trying to fulfill their very own desires some day.

“Simply do what you’re keen on, as a result of then it comes straightforward,” Graham mentioned. “And simply hold working arduous. And should you do what you’re keen on, then every little thing will probably be given to you.”

Contact Derek Hatridge at dhatridge@mcalesternews.com.