EDITOR’S NOTE: Welcome to the new installment of Champs, a new weekly feature intended to brag a bit on some of Odessa’s younger athletes. Want to nominate a Champ? Email [email protected]. All sports are welcome for athletes 14 and younger.
Name of child: Bentley Warne
Parent names: Desiree & Tyler Warne
Age and grade (this coming year): 10 – 4th grade
What school do you attend now and what other schools have you attended? Jordan Elementary
What all sports do you play? I play baseball all year
What is your favorite sport and why? Baseball is my favorite sport because it’s a game of error your not supposed to be perfect and that’s why I always get down on my self because I try to be perfect but nobody’s perfect and baseball has taught me that.
Name an awesome coach you have had and tell us why they are awesome. (You can have more than one):
Coach G ( Gibrian Peña ) -Coach g is a good coach he coached us the way his coach coached him!
Coach Bubba ( Omar Olivas)- bubba is an awesome coach for the prospects he treats everyone the same .
Coach Edgar Arias he gives everyone advice so we can get better!
Also my dad because he’s tough on me and doesn’t let me give up on myself.
What is your best sports memory and tell us why: When I hit my first home run. Everyone was so hyped up for me !
The greatest pro athlete is….? Mookie Betts
And why is he the greatest? He’s the best outfielder and he makes impossible plays . He inspires me to be a better player .
Tell us about your family (use first and last names) and tell us how they encourage you to be an athlete? My mom (Desiree Warne) has never missed one of my games and she makes sure I get to practice on time or even gets me there early. My dad ( Tyler warne ) makes sure I have all the equipment I need and steps in and helps coach our team. They both make sure I get any extra training I need too, and they take time off work so we can travel for my games too.
Future hopes and dreams? Both athletically and otherwise. I want to go to college and play baseball then I hope to make it to the MLB like Clayton Keyshaw , I want to be just like him !
What all athletics are you involved in and any awards or special events you have won or any all star or traveling teams? I only play baseball , but I like to play football and basketball with my friends . I play on Basin Prospects our team was ranked 2 in the state during our 9u season. We finished our season undefeated in pool play going 26-0 . I have a total of 30 rings since I started playing select baseball . I have pitched a no hitter and I have several MVP award for pitching.
What is the coolest thing about you? I think the coolest thing about me is that I’m a great friend on and off the field and I also make straight A’s at school !
SEND US YOUR CHAMPS!
Champs is a new weekly feature in the OA. It is open to those ages 14 and younger. Nominate your athlete by emailing [email protected].
