Emma Kindblom '17 reached a few milestones this season that are reserved for the elite of the elite in regards to the Softball program at Wilbraham & Monson Academy.
Emma is certainly among the elite . . . and she still as a full season to go.
Emma reached two major milestones within the last three weeks, reaching the 100-mark for runs scored and hits in a career.
"By being able to get on base and produce runs, and being able to do that consistently for so many years, she's been able to reach that 100 runs scored mark, which is a compliment to her being able to play day in and day out regardless of injury, and that same ability has resulted in her being able to get her 100th hit," Coach Erik Kindblom said. "She's resilient and consistent, and she's a real tough out for opposing teams."
Emma touched home plate for the 100th time in her career April 25 in a win against The Bancroft School, and five days later she notched hit number 100 in a victory against King School. In both cases, she didn't know she was approaching the historic numbers.
Emma has worn a Titans' Softball uniform for six seasons. The Division I Manhattan College-bound shortstop made the tough decision to start playing at the high school varsity level in sixth grade.
"I was looking forward to it," she said. "In sixth grade I could have played up in the town league but I could have had one more year in U12. But playing high school softball as a sixth grader helped me progress as a player in general. It helped me pick up the speed of the game."
Emma is also approaching 100 runs batted in for her career.