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`Athlete of the Week – Jenna Craig
How long have you been playing basketball?
“I’ve been playing basketball since I was in third grade. I started playing year-round once I got to middle school and continued throughout high school and college.”
How did you become involved with basketball?
“When I was in elementary school, I had a friend whose dad was the head coach for the high school basketball team. He was the one who first got me involved with basketball and I’ve been playing since then. My grandpa also played basketball when he was in high school, so we would shoot around a lot when we were together. I actually ended up with the same number jersey that he had when he played.”
What is your major?
“Molecular Biology.”
What do you plan to do after you graduate?
“I got accepted into Penn State Hershey College of Medicine for their genetics Ph.D. program. It’s a five year program and I’ll start there in the fall.”
What has been the highlight of your season (so far)?
“The highlight of my year was making it into the Sweet 16. Two of our last four games were the most memorable: When we played Gannon University in a sold-out game and West Chester with a double overtime.”
Besides playing basketball, how do you spend your free time?
“I study a lot and spend time with my friends and family. I also got a yellow lab puppy a few months ago, so that takes up a lot of my time too.”
Do you follow basketball professionally?
“Yes, Orlando Magic is my favorite professional team, but I like college basketball better.”
Who is your favorite player?
“J.J. Redick is my favorite player. I’m a big Duke fan, so I have been following him since he played for them.”
Athlete of the Week – Jarrett Hostetter
How long have you been playing your sport?
“I’ve been wrestling for 18 years, since I was four years old.”
How did you become involved with wrestling?
“Everyone in my family wrestled and my dad was coaching before I even started. When I was little and first began wrestling, my dad was my coach.”
What is your major?
“I’m majoring in Business Management.”
What do you plan to do after you graduate?
“I’ll be graduating in May and will start looking for a job after that. I don’t really have any specific plans right now.”
What has been the highlight of your season (so far)?
“Winning the East Regional at home was the highlight of my season. It was also my 100th win. That was a milestone I’ve always wanted to reach.”
Besides wrestling, how do you spend your free time?
“I enjoy hanging out with my friends and girlfriend. I also like to just relax and watch movies.”
Do you follow wrestling professionally?
“I like to watch the Olympics and the World Championships.”
Who is your favorite player?
“Growing up I would always watch Cael Sanderson. He is the only four-time division National Champion, so he has always been inspiring to me.”