Choctaw’s Logan “Cash” Hollingsworth
Shortstop Logan “Cash” Hollingsworth does more than anchor the infield for Choctaw High School’s varsity baseball team; he embraces the responsibility of being a steady voice and example, no matter how he is playing on a given day.
“I play shortstop,” Hollingsworth said. “The most challenging thing about playing that position is that I still have to be a leader on the field even if I’m not playing my best”. That expectation has shaped his approach to every practice and game, pushing him to stay composed and vocal for his teammates.
Hollingsworth points to his glove as the foundation of his game, taking pride in his consistency on the dirt and his ability to make plays in pressure situations. “I feel my fielding is my strength,” he said. Offensively, he is focused on becoming more complete at the plate as a switch hitter, a skill he continues to refine with extra work in the cages.
One of his favorite memories came when that work paid off in a big way. Hollingsworth cites his first switch-hit home run, which he hit last year in Houston, Texas, as his most memorable moment from any season so far. The milestone reinforced his belief in preparation and gave him confidence that his offensive game could match his defense.
Choctaw’s pursuit of a state championship drives Hollingsworth and his teammates on a daily basis. “What I love most about my team and teammates at Choctaw are how we all have the same goal to be state champions,” he said. “We work hard to accomplish that goal every day”. He credits teammates such as vocal leader Logan Nei and comedic sparkplug Eli Whisenhunt for shaping the team’s personality and energy.
Family sits at the center of Hollingsworth’s motivation, both on and off the field. “I would say that the people that inspire me the most are my family,” he said. “They push me to achieve my goals and support me in everything I do”. Away from baseball, he enjoys playing basketball with his family, hiking with his girlfriend and continuing to train for the sport he loves.
In the classroom, Hollingsworth lists history as his favorite subject and still remembers his eighth-grade teacher, Mr. Dooley, as a standout educator. Athletics, he said, has underscored the importance of effort and accountability. “Something I always try to go by is there will always be someone trying to outwork you,” Hollingsworth said. “So, I have to work twice as hard”.
