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Gimme 5: Sandburg's Kouchis the Right Kind of Character
Eagle outfielder brings bubbly personality, blazing speed to the field and helps generate a positive vibe.
Sandburg coach Jim Fabianski said Karissa Kouchis is "a character" and her bubbly personality is certainly contagious.
She patrols the outfield for the Eagles and is finishing up her junior year.
Even though she is the shortest member of the team, she stands tall on the basepaths. Her speed makes her a vital asset. She beat out a close play at first in a game against Lincoln-Way East. Her hustled enabled the Eagles to avoid an inning-ending double play.
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Kouchis is undecided about a college, but is considering several Division I schools. She aspires to be a sports reporter for ESPN. Already, she has a great presence in front of the camera.
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