Name: Jack Luensmann
School: Bellwood-Antis
Age: 18
Grade: Senior
Sport: Baseball
Athlete of the week achievement: Luensmann went 3-for-4 with a grand slam and five RBIs and also pitched a four-hitter to help Bellwood-Antis defeat Claysburg-Kimmel, 17-2. He also went 2-for-2, scored two runs and drove in another in an 11-1 victory over Glendale.
Season update: Bellwood-Antis is 2-3 after falling to Central on Monday.
Coach Steve Conlon’s quote: “He started the week hitting the ball well and had a big grand slam against Claysburg to give us a margin. He’s swinging the bat well to start the season. He’s a good leader, and we need his bat and his pitching. He’s started off well both ways this season.”
Favorite teacher: Mr. Naylor
Favorite subject: History
Favorite movie: “Inception”
Favorite food: Steak
Favorite song: “Good Life” by Kanye West
Outside interests: Weight-lifting, hanging out with friends and fishing
Favorite professional team: New York Yankees
Favorite college team: Texas
Pro athlete most admired: New York Mets’ Max Scherzer
Best athlete I ever competed against: Central’s Paxton Kling
Most influential person on my athletic career: My brother, Chad Luensmann
Proudest athletic achievement: Being named all-Inter-County Conference last season
How I got my start in baseball: Started in T-ball around 5 years old.
Future goal: Play baseball professionally or become a mechanical engineer
