Q&A with Newton's Chris Guillory ahead of his senior season
The Newton Rams rose to a 19-13 record this past season with a plethora of talent all over the diamond. Whether it was hitting, pitching, coaching for fielding — the Rams were able to find success in many facets of the game.One of the biggest factors for Newton last year came in the form of junior pitcher Chris Guillory, who ended the season atop the statistical leaderboard in mostly all of the pitching categories for Newton.Guillory was a household name in the county long before he dawned the blue and white, and his name has even reached the platform shared by the game’s best.The Kennesaw State commit has participated in numerous MLB-ran events that have allowed him to showcase his skills on a stage many high schoolers are unable to.As he now prepared for his senior season, Guillory took the time to speak with The Covington News about a wide range of topics.Q: Chris, last year was a strong year all around for you(pitching and hitting), in your eyes what led to you having such a strong junior season?Guillory: I would say that preparation is what led to the junior year that I had. I had a great off season, focusing on my flaws and just getting overall bigger and stronger.Q: You are approaching a year since your commitment to Kennesaw State, what things led you to choose the Owls last September?Guillory: Kennesaw State really just felt like a home to me.
The Newton Rams rose to a 19-13 record this past season with a plethora of talent all over the diamond. Whether it was hitting, pitching, coaching for fielding — the Rams were able to find success in many facets of the game.One of the biggest factors for Newton last year came in the form of junior pitcher Chris Guillory, who ended the season atop the statistical leaderboard in mostly all of the pitching categories for Newton.Guillory was a household name in the county long before he dawned the blue and white, and his name has even reached the platform shared by the game’s best.The Kennesaw State commit has participated in numerous MLB-ran events that have allowed him to showcase his skills on a stage many high schoolers are unable to.As he now prepared for his senior season, Guillory took the time to speak with The Covington News about a wide range of topics.Q: Chris, last year was a strong year all around for you(pitching and hitting), in your eyes what led to you having such a strong junior season?Guillory: I would say that preparation is what led to the junior year that I had. I had a great off season, focusing on my flaws and just getting overall bigger and stronger.Q: You are approaching a year since your commitment to Kennesaw State, what things led you to choose the Owls last September?Guillory: Kennesaw State really just felt like a home to me.
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