That’s the Way the Ball Bounces

Austin Bates is the newest (and youngest) contributor to the JUGS Newsletter. Austin, a native Oregonian, has been a sports fan since he was three years old. He has played—basketball and baseball, and he watches basketball and baseball and football on TV. His favorite teams are the Portland Trailblazers, the Seattle Mariners and the St. Louis Rams. Currently, his favorite athlete is Brandon Roy. In addition to enjoying sports, Austin is an avid video gamer. This fall, he begins his junior year at Corbett High School. JUGS is happy to have him as a rookie reporter on its sports writing team.

Feedback regarding Austin’s articles may be sent c/o Steve Candello, at stevec@jkpsports.com.

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