Get to know a few standout athletes

Alyssa Pyros | Princeton (Division I) | Sr. | M

• Favorite topping on a pizza? BBQ Chicken
• Favorite class? Forensic Anthropology
• Strangest nickname you have: Lyssie Poo
• Favorite ice cream flavor: Cookie Dough
• Lucky number: 2
• Latest read: The Girl Who Played With Fire

What makes a good teammate?

A good teammate is not necessarily the best player on the field, but she is someone who is constantly working to make herself and those around her better. She gives 100 percent of herself everyday and holds her teammates to the same expectations.

Michelle Tewell | East Stroudsburg (Division II) | Sr. | M

• Favorite athlete: Hines Ward
• Facebook or Twitter? Twitter
• Last song you heard on your iPod: Never Say Never, by Justin Beiber
• Mountains or beach? Beach
• Three words to describe you: Determined, out-going, fun
• Favorite pro sports team: The Steelers
• Strangest nickname you have: Tewellbox
• Lucky number: 20

What do you want to do when you graduate?  

After I graduate from East Stroudsburg University with my bachelor degree of science in speech pathology and audiology, I wish to continue my education.  I plan to pursue a four year doctoral degree in Audiology at Bloomsburg University, Salus University or Towson University.  Eventually I would love to open my own private practice and aid to the geriatric population.

Caitlyn Bowman | Juniata (Division III) | Sr. | F

• Country or city? Country
• Cat or Dog? Dog
• Last song you heard on your iPod: “One in a Million” by Chasen
• Favorite class: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• Strangest nickname you have: Chuck Norris
• Road trip or flight? Road Trip
• Favorite quality in your head coach? Her sense of humor; a work-hard, have-fun attitude
• Mountains or beach? Mountains

What is one game you’ll never forget and why? 

I’ll never forget our game at Scranton in 2009. It rained so hard, and there was standing water all over the field. The game was delayed for over an hour because the turf was unplayable — the ball just would not go. Lifting the ball was the only way to pass, and that didn’t work too well. Despite the playing conditions, we had to laugh off the frustration and play our game and have a good time. Sometimes you just have to laugh — and my teammates can always help me with that.