Wolf freshman Andrew Score is following in the footsteps of older brother Kory. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)
Just win, baby.
As he heads into his freshman season of basketball at Coupeville High School, Andrew Score wants to collect some W’s.
In three previous seasons in the sport, one on a park and rec team in Minnesota and two at Oak Harbor’s North Whidbey Middle School, victories were hard to come by.
Now, after following his older siblings to Coupeville, Score is intent on seeing that change.
“My goal this season is to hopefully be on a winning team,” he said. “Since the teams I played for before never won a game.”
The two-sport star (he’s a lifelong baseball player like older brother Kory, who started at first base for CHS his junior and senior seasons) enjoys competition, and the opportunity sports provides to get to know his classmates better.
“Coming in late to the school year and not knowing anyone, it’s been hard to fit in, but I’m giving it time,” Score said. “I’d like to work on being a part of the team.”
Away from the court, he’s a big fan of the Hugh Jackman-trains-giant-fighting-robots film “Real Steel” and enjoys science class, which offers a chance to explore “the galaxy and all its wonders.”
Following in the footsteps of his older brother, Score started playing little league baseball at five. He can play several infield positions, though favors patrolling second base.
“I’m very excited for the upcoming season since baseball is my true passion,” he said.
While he waits for spring, Score is busy in the gym, working on improving his hoops skill-set.
“I started playing because I enjoy being a natural athlete, and I love the sport,” he said. “I think my strength is my resilience in the game.
“Future goal would be getting better with both my hands,” Score added. “I’d like to work on getting my left hand better at layups and dribbling.”
Regardless of the sport, he is eager to emulate his older brother, who was a slick-fielding RBI machine during his time in a Wolf baseball uniform.
“The person who has a LARGE impact on my life is my brother Kory,” Score said. “He’s going to college soon and I’m excited for him, but sad to lose him as an everyday example in my life.”
While his brother may be leaving, Kory won’t totally disappear, and should come home to visit on a regular basis.
When he does, he’ll be just one part of a large family Andrew can call on for support in sports, school and life.
“On my off-season I enjoy my family time,” Score said. “We play capture the flag and there’s a ton of us, so it’s always a good time.”
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