The Oracle’s monthly Q & A with South alums who particpate in college athletics

Jennifer Zucker, South graduate of 2012, played starting pitcher for the GBS softball team. Currently, Zucker is playing softball at Beloit College and majoring in Chemistry. Over the summer, Zucker was asked to participate in the Maccabiah games  in Israel.

Q: When did you first become interested in playing softball?

A: “I first started playing Tee ball in preschool, and ever since then I kept asking my parents to sign me up for different leagues.”

Q:How did this past season go?

A: “We didn’t have as good of a season as we hoped last year but it was still a great time. I also broke the school’s strike out record and threw a no-hitter.”

Q: What do you think of Beloit’s softball program?

A: “I love my team here. We have great chemistry and they are some of the nicest girls I’ve ever met. My coach is also great. She knows so much about the game, and she is such a sweet woman.”

Q: What was it like playing in the Maccabiah games you were chosen to compete in this summer?

A: “The Maccabiah games [were] one of the greatest experiences of my life. I met people from all over the world including Brazil, South Africa, Israel, Canada and others. We played seven games in total and I pitched three of them. We went undefeated, only one run was scored against us, and we won the gold medal.”

Q: Do you intend to continue playing softball after college and beyond?

A: “After college I don’t know if I’ll be playing softball. It all depends on how the future plays out. Playing softball in college is a wonderful experience and I’m so glad I’m doing it. I love my school and my team. I couldn’t be happier right now.”