Holden Schneider is a member of the varsity baseball team at Haven High School and is someone who loves being outdoors. Coming from a family that enjoys spending time outside, it is no surprise Schneider loves fishing.

“I’m from a very outdoor family. I would say I started fishing when I was two and hunting when I was seven. I don’t hunt that often though,” said Schneider. “I love the feeling of freedom you have outside like it feels like nothing can stop you.”

It was a family member who first introduced Schneider to the joy of fishing.

“I got started fishing through my grandpa. He and I went to the Mt. Hope pond where I caught my first catfish and since then you could say I was hooked,” said Schneider. “I prefer fishing because I fish with my grandpa and dad and it leads to some good and funny stories. Other than fishing I Love riding ATVs and side-by-side. I think any male finds going really fast fun it’s in our nature.”

Schneider believes in taking care of the environment and the lakes, rivers and forest which is home to local wildlife.

“I think they should avoid blocking the waterways and keep other animals from blocking them. They should take care of the land by reducing grazing areas and replanting anything cut down or destroyed in another area.”

As a member of the baseball team, Schneider said he has grown up with many of his teammates and he loves playing with his extended family.

“I’m a part of the baseball team and the band program at Haven High School. I love my teammates and members of haven because we’ve all grown up together. I’ve known almost all of them since preschool,” said Schneider. “I love my teammates because they really care and love the things we do. We want to win no matter what it might not always go that way, but we have the want to be there, and we put in the effort. I expect me and my teammates to do our best and I expect us to win regionals and then some.”

Schneider plays second base and pitches for the Wildcats. Only in his junior year, the outdoorsman is turning some of his attention to life after high school.

“After I graduate, I plan to either be an I.T. worker or a web page designer. I’ve always loved computers since I was young so they seem like natural choices but that’s in the future and plans might change,” said Schneider.