Catching up with: April Arata
Thursday, March 16, 2000 | 9:11 a.m.
APRIL ARATA
High School: Silverado ('99)
Where is she now: Wichita State University
Class: Freshman
Sport: Softball
Currently: Arata has started all 22 games at second base for the 7-15 Shockers, compiling a .935 fielding percentage. She is batting .273, fourth among Wichita State players, and has contributed eight doubles, seven RBIs and six runs scored.
Looking back: Arata was a two-time all-state selection, earning a spot on the first team following a junior season in which she batted .348 with 28 RBIs. In her four varsity seasons, she helped the Skyhawks to four zone titles. As a senior, her Silverado squad advanced all the way to the 4A state championship.
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