Sauk Valley Athlete of the Week: Fulton’s Zoe Kunau
Name: Zoe Kunau School: Fulton Sport: Softball Year: Junior Why she was selected: She had five hits and three stolen bases in three games as the Steamers won the Pearl City tournament with a 7-2 win over Milledgeville. They also beat Warren/Stockton 7-0 and West Carroll 9-5. Kunau set Fulton’s career stolen bases record earlier this season with 67.
Fulton coach Derek Germann described Kunau as ...
Name: Zoe Kunau School: Fulton Sport: Softball Year: Junior Why she was selected: She had five hits and three stolen bases in three games as the Steamers won the Pearl City tournament with a 7-2 win over Milledgeville. They also beat Warren/Stockton 7-0 and West Carroll 9-5. Kunau set Fulton’s career stolen bases record earlier this season with 67.
Fulton coach Derek Germann described Kunau as a standout athlete with tremendous work ethic. “Even as a freshman playing with the varsity, Zoe was never satisfied with being average. She is a driven athlete and has set high goals for herself as well as her team,” he said.
“Additionally, her offseason commitment to her improvement is paying off. She is stronger than last year and as a result of her time in the weight room she is swinging with more power and running with more speed. ” Kunau has also taken more of a leadership role as a team captain.