Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Isabella Thompson

Sarasota's Isabella Thompson, 11, plays centerfield, second base and pitcher for the West Coast Fury softball team. She had four hits, including two doubles, in the team's 13-4 win against Riptide Softball on Sept. 16. 

When did you start playing softball?

When I was 6 years old. 

What is the appeal of softball to you now?

I like the competition. It's not a single-man game, you play together as a team. 

What is your best skill on the field?

Diving to catch balls in the outfield.

Do you play other sports?

Just volleyball.

What is your favorite food?

Broccoli.

What is your favorite subject in school?

Math. The questions come easy to me. 

What hobbies do you have?

I usually just do my homework after school. Sometimes I run around my neighborhood. Not as part of a game, just to run around. 

What is the best advice you have received?

Just focus as hard as you can. If you focus, you can do anything.

What is your favorite TV show?

I don't really have one, I like everything!

Finish this sentence: "Isabella Thompson is ... "

... talented. I do a lot of things besides softball, like knit and draw pictures of people.