Women's Lacrosse: Get to Know the Blue Devils
CCSU athletics is rolling out a new series to "Get to Know the Blue Devils." Despite sports competition being suspended during the fall season, CCSU student-athletes continue to succeed in the classroom and have an impact in the community. Through a series of questions and answers, CCSU fans and supporters can become familiar with many of the Blue Devils' student-athletes and learn who their favorite athletes are, what talents they have, bucket list goals and other interesting tidbits away from the field of competition.
This will be an ongoing feature throughout the semester, check back on our social media channels and at CCSUBlueDevils.com for updates.
Jill Levis | Fr. | Madison, CT
Major: Exercise Science
Why did you choose CCSU?
Because it has everything that I am looking for in a University. They have a great exercise science program and I loved the lacrosse team when I had my visit here.
Is there anything interesting about you that you would like us to know?
I am very good at cooking
What are you most looking forward to accomplishing at CCSU?
Learning about the human body and being around the athletic training program
Who is your inspiration and why?
Tom Brady because he always gives 100% and never takes no for an answer
What is the best advice you've ever received?
Being kind to others will pay off in the future
What is your proudest accomplishment?
Getting a division one scholarship for lacrosse
What are your future plans?
Becoming an athletic trainer at a big ten school
What is one thing you learned about yourself during the pandemic?
That I need to slow down and take care of myself
Who is your favorite athlete to watch and why?
Tom Brady because he always has tricks up his sleeve when making plays
What's at the top of your bucket list of things to do?
SKY diving in Hawaii
Besides playing your sport, do you have any other talents?
Cooking
Do you have a favorite quote?
Nobody can teach you how to be a storyteller,
You have to live to be able to do that
Who would play you in a movie about yourself?
Margot Robbie
If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Mango
What is your favorite childhood TV show?
Drake and Josh
What is the most ridiculous fact you know?
Praying mantis is bite the heads off of their mates after they are done mating
What superpower would you like to have?
Reading minds
What would be your spirit animal?
Dolphin
Who is your favorite musical artist?
Morgan Wallen
Eliz Fino | Fr. | Hyland, NY
Major: Criminology
Why did you choose CCSU?
Has everything I'm looking for !
Is there anything interesting about you that you would like us to know?
I was All American and hold three state records for New York in lacrosse.
What are you most looking forward to accomplishing at CCSU?
Degree in Criminology and a minor in psychology.
Who is your inspiration and why?
My father because he has pushed me to be who I am today.
What is the best advice you've ever received?
Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard- Grandpa
What is your proudest accomplishment?
Being All American my junior year of high school.
What are your future plans?
To become a Forensic psychologist.
What is one thing you learned about yourself during the pandemic?
I take a lot of naps.
Who is your favorite athlete to watch and why?
LeBron James he never gives up!
What's at the top of your bucket list of things to do?
Traveling to Italy.
Besides playing your sport, do you have any other talents?
I also play soccer and basketball
Do you have a favorite quote?
Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard!
Who would play you in a movie about yourself?
Megan Fox
If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Fried chicken
What is your favorite childhood TV show?
SpongeBob square pants
What is the most ridiculous fact you know?
Thomas Edison who created the lightbulb was afraid of the dark.
What superpower would you like to have?
Flying
What would be your spirit animal?
Tiger
Who is your favorite musical artist?
Sheff G
Lily Sheridan | So. | Temple, NH
Major: Communication
Why did you choose CCSU?
I liked the school and lacrosse program
What are you most looking forward to accomplishing at CCSU?
Getting my degree
Who is your inspiration and why?
My mom
What are your future plans?
Traveling
If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Shrimp
What is your favorite childhood TV show?
Spongebob
What superpower would you like to have?
Fly
What would be your spirit animal?
Giraffe
Lauren Valluzzi | Fr. | Madison, CT
Major: Marketing
Why did you choose CCSU?
Has everything i'm looking for in a Univer-sity.
Is there anything interesting about you that you would like us to know?
I play lacrosse
What are you most looking forward to ac-complishing at CCSU?
A Degree in Marketing
Who is your inspiration and why?
My mom and dad they are my best friends
What is the best advice you've ever re-ceived?
Things are earned not given
What is your proudest accomplishment?
Getting Division 1 offers
What are your future plans?
To own a successful business of my own
What is one thing you learned about yourself during the pandemic?
That I'm a good baker and cook
Who is your favorite athlete to watch and why?
Derek Jeter
What's at the top of your bucket list of things to do?
Traveling
Besides playing your sport, do you have any other talents?
Making smoothie bowls
Do you have a favorite quote?
Work hard play hard
Who would play you in a movie about yourself?
Jennifer Aniston
If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Chips and Guacamole
What is your favorite childhood TV show?
Hannah Montana
What is the most ridiculous fact you know?
You're more likely to die from a falling coconut than a shark attack
What superpower would you like to have?
Flying
What would be your spirit animal?
Bulldog
Who is your favorite musical artist?
Drake
Margot Doraz | Fr. | Madison, CT
Major: Graphic Design
Why did you choose CCSU?
CCSU has everything I'm looking for in a university
Is there anything interesting about you that you would like us to know?
I love painting
What are you most looking forward to accomplishing at CCSU?
Graduating with a degree in graphic design
Who is your inspiration and why?
My parents. They love the life they've made.
What is the best advice you've ever received?
Work hard play harder
What is your proudest accomplishment?
Getting a D1 scholarship
What are your future plans?
To be a graphic designer
What is one thing you learned about yourself during the pandemic?
I'm great at baking
Who is your favorite athlete to watch and why?
Sterling Shepard. He has such a big personality on the field.
What's at the top of your bucket list of things to do?
Travel the world
Besides playing your sport, do you have any other talents?
I like to do yoga
Do you have a favorite quote?
Work hard, play hard
Who would play you in a movie about yourself?
Margot Robbie
If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Greene beans
What is your favorite childhood TV show?
Full house
What is the most ridiculous fact you know?
A sneeze travels at 100MPH
What superpower would you like to have?
Super strength
What would be your spirit animal?
Tasmanian devil
Who is your favorite musical artist?
Trippie redd
Jillian Schwab | So. | Pelham, NH
Major: Nursing
Why did you choose CCSU?
CCSU was my top choice for many reasons including a closed campus, a fantastic nursing program, and an excellent athletic culture
Is there anything interesting about you that you would like us to know?
I worked as an intern at a Family Nurse Practitioners office senior year of high school.
What are you most looking forward to accomplishing at CCSU?
I am looking forward to becoming a vital part of the Women's Lacrosse team and graduating with a BSN.
Who is your inspiration and why?
My mom is my inspiration and always has been since I was a little girl. She has overcome so many obstacles and never fails to show up for her family. She is the most genuine and hard working person I know.
What is the best advice you've ever received?
Keep everything in perspective; life is full of craziness and we need to focus on putting things in perspective.
What is your proudest accomplishment?
My proudest accomplishment was being accepted into the nursing program.
What are your future plans?
My future plans are to become a Trauma Nurse and eventually get my Nurse Practitioner License
What is one thing you learned about yourself during the pandemic?
I learned how important family is, and to never take things for granted. I never thought I would get this time with my family back after going to college and I am very grateful.
What's at the top of your bucket list of things to do?
I would love to visit Fiji and stay in a hut over the water.
Besides playing your sport, do you have any other talents?
I play the guitar and enjoy cooking.
Do you have a favorite quote?
"you will face many defeats in life, but do not let yourself be defeated."
Who would play you in a movie about yourself?
Kerry Washington
If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Chipotle Burrito Bowl
What is your favorite childhood TV show?
Drake & Josh
What would be your spirit animal?
Dolphin
Kaitlyn Rapp | Sr. | Oceanside, NY
Major: Exercise Science
Why did you choose CCSU?
It felt like a perfect fit not only academically, but athletically.
What are your future plans?
To be an Occupational Therapist.
What is one thing you learned about yourself during the pandemic?
To appreciate the littler things in life like seeing friends and family.
What's at the top of your bucket list of things to do?
Travel the world.
If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Chicken parmigiana
What is your favorite childhood TV show?
Hannah Montana
What superpower would you like to have?
Flying
What would be your spirit animal?
Dog
Who is your favorite musical artist?
Luke Combs
Morgan Sinton | Sr. | Waldwick, NJ
Major: School Counseling
Why did you choose CCSU?
Academics and athletics
Is there anything interesting about you that you would like us to know?
I can juggle, I worked at Judson Family Chiropractic for an internship
What are you most looking forward to accomplishing at CCSU?
Breaking school records for scoring in lacrosse
Who is your inspiration and why?
Nikki Bella, she is very empowering, strong, determined and successful.
What is the best advice you've ever received?
Nothing in life is for free
What is your proudest accomplishment?
I have the school record for every stat in lacrosse at my high school and will be in the hall of fame
What are your future plans?
be a successful women in my career in whatever I chose
What is one thing you learned about yourself during the pandemic?
taking time for myself such as self care and just relaxing is much needed
Who is your favorite athlete to watch and why?
Nikki bella, very determined in every match she participated in and always strived to be the best. very hard working in and out of the ring.
What's at the top of your bucket list of things to do?
travel the world!
Besides playing your sport, do you have any other talents?
I can juggle, I am a professional bargain shopper! I am really good at painting nails
Do you have a favorite quote?
"The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows, it's a very mean and nasty place and I don't care how tough you are it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life, but it ain't about how hard you hit, it's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward, how much you can take and keep moving forward, that's how winning is done!"
Who would play you in a movie about yourself?
Jennifer Aniston
If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Chicken
What is your favorite childhood TV show?
Arthur
What is the most ridiculous fact you know?
you are more likely to die from a falling coconut than a shark attack
What superpower would you like to have?
to be able to fly
What would be your spirit animal?
lion
Who is your favorite musical artist?
Thomas Rhett
Alexandra Ruel | So. | Ivoryton, CT
Major: Exercise Science
Why did you choose CCSU?
I loved everything the school had to offer.
What are you most looking forward to accomplishing at CCSU?
Getting my degree and playing all four years here as well.
What is the best advice you've ever received?
Respect and love the grind.
What is your proudest accomplishment?
Getting to play lacrosse at the Division I level.
What are your future plans?
Hopefully helping others in some way.
Who is your favorite athlete to watch and why?
Kayla Treanor, she is amazing. A true role model and resepcted athlete, and to me the best lacrosse player I have ever seen.
What's at the top of your bucket list of things to do?
Swim with sharks.
What superpower would you like to have?
Invisibility
What would be your spirit animal?
A giraffe
Who is your favorite musical artist?
Migos