Kristen Silk

Bio

At Sage:

• She was a member of the 2016 team that made it to the Skyline Championship Finals.

• Silk played in 41 of 41 games. At the plate, she totaled 24 hits, 26 runs, one double, two home runs, 10 RBI’s, 16 walks, two sacrifice flies and three sacrifice hits with a .235 batting average. The freshman ended the year with a .304 slugging percentage and a .355 on-base percentage.

• Silk’s strongest offensive performance came in a 24-2 win over Mount Saint Vincent. The centerfielder was 2-2 with three runs, one home run, five RBI’s and one stolen base.

• The freshman led the Gators in walks and sacrifice flies while ranking second on the team in runs, stolen bases and sacrifice hits. She was also third on the team in home runs while leading Sage freshmen in runs, home runs, walks, on-base percentage, stolen bases, sacrifice hits and sacrifice flies.

• Silk finds herself in the Sage single-season record book in stolen bases (5th) and walks (6th).

• A two-sport athlete in soccer and softball, Silk finished her first season on the pitch with four points on one goal and two assists.

Academics at Sage:

• She is currently majoring in health sciences into accelerated physical therapy

• Silk finished her first semester at Sage with an impressive 3.8 as well as a spot on the Sage Dean’s List.

High School:

• A three sport athlete at Greenville Central High School, Silk played tennis, softball and basketball. A two-year softball captain, Silk was a three-time League All-Star and a Section II All-Star. She led her team to a Patroon Conference Championship and a Section II Class C Championship. Silk also helped Greenville soccer to a Section II Co-Championship.

• Silk was a four-time scholar-athlete and Principals High Honor Roll. She graduated fifth in her class.

Personal:

• Kristen is the daughter of James and Jennifer Silk, and sister to Sage softball’s Alexa Silk (2014-present).

Favorite Professional Athlete:

• Mariano Rivera

Favorite Sports Team:

• New York Yankees