By George Hernandez
[El Monte] I sat down with another Arroyo triathlete – this time a freshman, Oscar Lopez. Lopez, as a freshman, has lettered in football, basketball and baseball. He got injured in week three against Bolsa Grande and had thrown for a touchdown and an interception before the injury.
Lopez came off the bench for the basketball team helping them win a Mission Valley league title averaging seven points and 10 rebounds. This season in baseball, in which he helped the team win a league title, he’s leading the team in batting at .390 with a homerun and 21 RBIs. On the mound he’s gone 4-2 with a 1.30 earned run average. Arroyo travels to AB Miller in the first round of the playoffs this week.
Q: What’s up kid, how’s it going?
A: Going great. I’m focusing on my craft and getting better every day.
Q: How does it feel to be a varsity athlete in all three major sports as a freshman?
A: Feels great. I would like to thank my coaches and family for all the support. This is what I’m made to do.
Q: You have to pick one. Which sport do you keep playing?
A: It would be football because it was my first sport and I always had a strong love for the game.
Q: Who do you model your game after?
A: I model my game after Tom Brady – to play smart and to not play with fear.
Q: How would your teammates and coaches describe you?
A: They would describe me as hard working and clutch.
Q: What is your goal for the team and you personally this upcoming football season?
A: Goal for this upcoming season is to win league and go on a playoff run.
Q: What is the biggest lesson you have learned from sports so far?
A: Biggest lesson I’ve learned is to always stay humble and be hungry for your goals
Q: How do you handle the pressure of playing in high-stakes games?
A: By staying calm and keeping my composure. I’ve been dealing with pressure all my life. It’s nothing new.
Q: You’re still a freshman but what are your plans after high school when it comes to sports?
A: Plans after high school is to get a scholarship and play ball at a good college, either for football or baseball.
Q: Anything else you would like to say or want us to know?
A: Only 14, remember that. It only goes up from here.
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I have been researching these kids so I could answer the MVS multiple-choice question.
This kid is inpressive…
So Proud of You Oscar!
Reach for the Stars! Stay Close to God! Continue to be Humble!
The Lord will direct your Path He has given you GREATNESS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Way to go Kiddo
Only 14! and that big and athletic. looking forward to watching this young man get better and better.
Oscar (SR) should be proud.