At Hobart High School, freshman athlete Paisley Garman is quickly making a name for herself as one of the most driven young talents on campus. She’s a standout in both fastpitch and slowpitch softball, primarily playing outfield but also serving as a strong backup second baseman. When spring arrives, you’ll find her on the track, competing in the 200, 400, 4×100, 4×200, and 4×400 relays.
Paisley’s motivation runs deep, it comes from the people who matter most to her.
“My biggest motivation is my family and my teammates,” Paisley says. “I always want to be someone they can count on.”
Her mom, she shares, is one of her strongest influences.
“She always finds a way to get things done,” Paisley adds. “And my teammate, Kobi Rose, has taught me so much about being a good teammate, building others up, and staying positive.”
One of the people who has impacted Paisley beyond athletics is Mr. Henson, her former teacher. Returning to public school with dysgraphia wasn’t easy, but his support made an unforgettable difference.
“He taught me ways to adapt to my disability and never made me feel inferior,” she says. “He gave me power I didn’t know I had.”
For Paisley, success is built on discipline, dedication, and sacrifice.
“There isn’t much down time, so time management is key,” she explains. “As a teenager, being willing to miss social events to train is a big factor.”
One of her favorite memories so far is winning the 200, 400, and 4×400 in her very first track meet, an exhilarating highlight she’ll never forget.
“I’m less than two seconds from breaking a school record for the 200,” she says with a smile. “Come back after track season, and hopefully that will replace my answer!”
From competing against her rival Kinley from Sayre to honoring teammates like Ashtyn and Pearse for their effort and positivity, Paisley always puts team first.
“It’s a huge honor to wear Hobart on my jersey,” she says. “I’m just an average kid with big dreams, and I don’t plan on slowing down anytime soon.”
