Coach: ‘Que Gives You His Best And Is Tough As They Come’
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WATER VALLEY – Blue Devil senior Que Carothers inked his letter of intent to attend and play baseball at Mississippi Valley State University. The commitment came Friday morning as Que was surrounded by friends, teammates, coaches and family members in the high school gym.
“Any time you have a player sign, it is good for the school district and good for the program. But when it is a guy like Que that people like to play with and be around, it is even better,” first year Blue Devil baseball Coach Cole Camp reported.
“He gives you his best and is tough as they come.”
As a two-sport player during high school, Carothers’ reputation includes an amazing attitude, high energy, athleticism, intense speed and, of course, that toughness. Que took hit after hit during the football season this year and always bounced right back up, even playing a portion of the season injured.
“My dad always told me, ‘you might as well go ahead and get up. You are going to have to get up eventually,’” Carothers shared about his motivation. He added that his dad, Taruno Martrell Carothers, was there for him from day one.“He made me throw with him every morning in the front yard,” he added.
Carothers lost his dad during his sophomore year, but keeps his picture around his neck every day as a reminder.
“From day one, he was always there. Even if he couldn’t do it, he made a way for it to happen. I love him and will continue to cherish him the rest of my life,” Carothers added.
Carothers plays outfield, particularly centerfield, and works from the mound. He noted that multiple colleges called during the recruiting process, but Mississippi Delta Community College really stuck out.
As his final season as a Blue Devil approaches, he shared his vision.
“To strive to be selfless, put the team first and no matter where I am in the line-up, just do what my job is. To move to the runner. To try and do what is best for the team and not just for myself,” Carothers said.
Coach Camp has strong enthusiasm for Carother’s last high school season and upcoming college years.
“He has fought through some adversity that most kids should not have to go through. It makes me very proud of him and his accomplishments. To be able to work through that and give himself the opportunity to continue his baseball career,” Camp said.
The coach added that Carothers has improved with each season.
“I look to see that go to the next level as far as his on-the-field skills and leadership skills. He is a very good athlete, fast. I am looking forward for him to take the next step in a leadership role,” Camp noted. “I am very blessed to be able to be able to coach him. He makes my life a lot better,” Camp said.