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Batavia’s Riley Shelton was named first-team all-conference last season after tallying 14 goals, the second most in the SBAAC American Division. He is your Clermont Sun Athlete of the Week!
Q: Favorite professional soccer player?
A: Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Q: Favorite sport or hobby outside of soccer?
A: Track and field.
Q: What have you done to improve throughout your career?
A: Throughout my career, I think the biggest thing that I’ve worked on is improving my confidence.
Q: What are the keys to success for your team this season?
A: I think the keys to success for my team this season will be focusing on our movement off the ball, our ability to connect from midfield, and offense.
Q: How much does it mean to you to be able to represent the Batavia community?
A: For me it means everything to be able to represent my school and community. I think all athletes should strive to leave a good impact and impression for the youth in our community.
Q: What will you miss most about being a Batavia student-athlete when it is all set and done?
A: I think the thing I will miss most about being a student-athlete is getting to represent my school and getting the opportunity to play with the guys I’ve known since I started the sport.