PEDAL TO THE METAL FOR THOMAS NANTZ

The gift of speed is priceless in for athletes. Twelve year old Thomas Nantz is known for being one of the fastest kids on the team in football, basketball and baseball. Thomas a sixth grader at Community House Middle School is the son of Richard and Rhonda Nantz.  He is always looking for ways to use his speed to his advantage.

Thomas has played basketball and football for Olde Providence Recreation Association for many years. In baseball, he wears the Megastars jersey and patterns his game after Major League Baseball player Coco Crisp.  The Megastars are one of the top teams in the state and have their goal set on becoming one of the top teams in the country this season. Thomas and the team will travel to Cooperstown, NY this summer in hopes of proving their abilities against some of the top teams in the country.

“Our team is really looking forward to this season.  We beat a lot of really good teams last year and we are ready for another good season. Cooperstown is going to be a lot of fun.  I am looking forward to seeing the Baseball Hall of Fame.”

Thomas is a rarity in baseball, he throws with his right hand and he bats left handed. 

Next school year, Thomas is planning on trying out for all three of his favorite sports. 

“I know it’s going to be hard to make all three teams as a seventh grader, but I am going to give it my best shot.”

Thomas always gives it his best shot, so don’t be surprised to see this speedster achieve his goal of playing all three sports at Community House as a seventh grader.