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TENNERTON — As part of our commitment to delivering the strongest sports coverage in Upshur County, the My Buckhannon sports department is proud to bring you another installment of our exclusive series, Raising the Jolly Roger With…
The weekly feature spotlights a Buckhannon-Upshur senior student-athlete, offering readers a closer look at the personalities, motivations and stories behind the athletes who anchor Buccaneer sports.
This week’s student-athlete is Kadyn Baisden — enjoy getting to know him.
1. Please list all the sports you have played at B-U and what year did you play them? I played basketball for two years, baseball for one year, track for two years, and football for three years.
2. What was your favorite athletic moment at Buckhannon-Upshur that you participated in? The Selbyville trip with the football team. It was a great experience getting to spend that time with my teammates.
3. Describe your toughest practice at Buckhannon-Upshur. What sport and who was the coach? Football with Coach Brown. We had to bear crawl for what felt like forever.
4. Do you have a favorite saying from one of your head coaches? Coach Jason Westfall’s saying in basketball, “Be the predator, not the prey.”
5. What was or is your favorite class you have taken at Buckhannon-Upshur and who taught it? Why was it your favorite? Ms. Terry’s science class my freshman year. We did a bunch of labs and she was really cool.
6. What is your favorite thing about being a Buccaneer? My teammates. Getting to play with my friends and go through everything together.
7. If you were asked to play another sport, what would it be and why? Golf. I think it would be fun.
8. Who is your hero and why? My parents because they’ve given me so many opportunities and have always supported me.
9. What do you want to be when you grow up? I’m still figuring that out, but I’m keeping my options open.
10. What are your initial plans after graduation this spring? Probably going to college and seeing where things take me.
11. What question do you hate to answer? Anything about me.
12. Who is the best athlete in your family? Probably my dad or one of my uncles, Todd or Billy. My dad ran track and played football, Todd played baseball, and Billy wrestled.
13. Do you have a favorite vacation spot? If so, where? Clearwater, Florida. I really like the beach and being down there.
14. What is your favorite food and one thing you won’t eat? Steak. I won’t eat brussels sprouts.
15. What advice would you give to a young athlete ready to start his/her time as a Buccaneer? Whatever you put in is what you’re gonna get out. Put in the work and make the most of your time here.
