(Editor’s note: Kennett High seniors Sylvie Brustin, Santiago Ciro, Liz Cote Eva Drummond, Riley Fletcher, Hannah Frittenburg, Sophie Killeen, Trevor LaRusso, Natalie Shaw and Zach Smith, who all plan to play sports in college, recently took part in a Zoom chat in which they talked about what led to their decisions and they also offer advice to other student-athletes who might aspire to play in college. The Sun will be highlighting these Eagles over the next few weeks.)
Zach Smith loves to play baseball. The Madison resident was a three-year starter for Kennett High and looking to lead the Eagles in a run for the state crown before the COVID-19 pandemic changed all that. Zach, a standout at the plate and in the outfield, was also a valuable reliever for KHS. He plans to continue his baseball exploits this fall when he attends Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont.
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