Newcomer Spotlight: Taryn Weddle

LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The University of Louisville softball team is set to open its 2021 campaign in February. Throughout the upcoming weeks, we will meet each of the Cardinals' seven newcomers. Up next is freshman Taryn Weddle.

Catching up with Taryn Weddle
Full name: Taryn Weddle
Hometown: Georgetown, Ind.
2021 Class: Freshman
Major: Business
Post college ambition: Own a farm and business

Other Sports Played in High School:
Basketball

What do you want to do after college:
Own a successful farm and business.

Proudest moment of your life:
Becoming an aunt to three nephews.

Perfect pizza:
Peperoni

Best subject in school:
English

What you like to do outside of playing softball:
Ride side by sides and hang with friends.

Most influential person in your life:
Lisa Pinkston

Favorite inspirational quote:
"If you don't make it, it's your own damn fault."

Who or what inspires or motivates you:
Family

What has been your greatest challenge to overcome:
Procrastination

Funniest player on the team:
Celene Funke

Best dancer on the team:
Chardonnay Harris

Why you chose UofL:
I chose UofL because of the hometown atmosphere and being close to home and my family.

Favorite thing about UofL:
The local fanbase and atmosphere.

Favorite thing about playing for Coach Aprile:
She is not afraid to tell you the truth and straight to the point.

Favorite Coach Aprile saying:
Championship mindset

More Favorites:
Sports team: Chicago Cubs
Athlete(s): Adrian Beltre & Javier Baez
Musical group/singer: Tyler Childers
Movie: 8 Seconds
Food: Chicken
TV show: Rick and Morty
Cartoon character: Spongebob
Social media platform: TikTok

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