(FESTUS) Jefferson R-7 softball senior Abi Chipps is the latest Parkland Health Mart Pharmacy Play It Forward Athlete of the Week.
Abi tied and broke the state record for career singles in back-to-back games last week, tying the record against Valley Park and then breaking it and setting a new one against Saxony Lutheran.
Her head coach, Robert Kuehnle, couldn’t have been more thrilled that Abi was able to achieve such a feat.
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In addition to the state record, Abi scored 6 runs and stole 7 bases. Coach Kuenhle added that yes, awards are great and Abi is certainly appreciative of them, but the team has always come first for her.
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As the Athlete of the Week, Abi will receive a t-shirt, a certificate and the chance to pick a local charity that will receive a $25 donation from Parkland Health Mart Pharmacy.