Extra Effort: Normal's multi-talented Andrew Naour carries a tune in outfield

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25-04-2025

NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD/WYZZ) — Andrew Naour is a two-sport varsity player who has helped Normal Community to conference titles in both baseball and basketball.
He appreciates good leadership.
'I think it starts with the leaders of those programs, whether it's Coach (Ryan) Short or Coach (Dave) Witzig,' said Naour. 'They know how to get the best out of their leaders at all times and hone the different personalities on those teams.'
The Ironmen junior is someone who knows a thing or two about leadership. He's a part of his school's Future Business Leaders of America chapter and last month finished second in a statewide competition where he and a partner presented a mock business plan in sports management.
'Our presentation was seven minutes,' said Naour. 'We're role-playing as two business leaders.'
Normal Community baseball coach Ryan Shot calls Naour a 'renaissance man.' Naour plays the infield and outfield for Short and has even pitched.
Said Normal Community baseball coach Ryan Short: 'Andrew is one of those guys, in a school of 2,000 students, that everybody can pick out. Whether they are involved in music or athletics or not. They can pick Andrew Naour out.'
Music is another area in the school where he has a name. Naour is a member of the school choir.
'My brother did choir in high school and I thought I'd try it,' said Naour. 'I've done it since my freshman year.'
And sometimes in the outfield, Naour tries out some of the music the choir is preparing to sing.
'Even some of the parents have said they can hear my voice carry. They ask what song I'm singing,' Naour said with a smile. 'I say, 'You can hear that?' I do find myself singing in the outfield. I use my outside voice.'
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