Calley Ruff is a freshman on the Dowagiac softball team.

What has been one of your greatest accomplishments as an athlete?

CR: Making varsity as a freshman.

What has been one of your biggest disappointments as an athlete?

CR: Not doing as well as I could have in a game.

Who is a “hero” in your life and why?

CR: My sister, because she proves that anything is possible.

When are you the most nervous while you are competing?

CR: When I am up to bat and I have a full count.

Describe an embarrassing athletic moment.

CR: Falling when I got to first base.

How do you tend to workout/train when by yourself?

CR: I run sometimes.

What other sport would you like to compete in if you were not playing yours?

CR: Track.

Why are sports an important part of a high school experience?

CR: Because you meet new people and it teaches you to work with others.

How would you give away $50,000?

CR: I would give it to Riley’s Children’s Hospital and Reins of Life.

If you could be the head coach of a team for a year, what team would you choose?

CR: The softball coach at Wester Michigan.

If I did not play sports, I would…?

CR: Read more.

What is the most challenging thing for you to do in your sport?

CR: Staying positive when I am not doing my best.

If you could change one rule about your sport, what would it be?

CR: The third strike on a bunt rule.

What is the best compliment you have ever received?

CR: I give 100 percent in everything I do.

What was the scariest thing you have had to do? Are you glad you did it?

CR: Switching over to left-handed hitting, and yes I am.

What is your favorite hobby? Why?

CR: Playing sports, because it keeps me busy and I love sports.

Choose one word to describe yourself:

CR: Athletic.