Jessica Cockshaw

Elms College sophomore softball player Jessica Cockshaw (Palmer, Mass.) was selected as this week's female student athlete spotlight.

Entering her second season as a member of the Blazers' softball program, Cockshaw is a nursing major at Elms.

In her debut season, Cockshaw saw action in two games for Elms as a pinch-runner and scored a run during the Blazers' 20-17 season that culminated in berth in the New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) Championship game.

Briefly describe your favorite sports moment (playing or as a fan):

My favorite sports moments are when the opposing team underestimates me. I love to prove people wrong.

Who has been your biggest influence in sports and why:

My dad because he's always been an inspiration to me and supports me through everything.

Why did you choose to attend Elms College:

I chose Elms College because I liked the closeness of the campus community and the environment.

Where is your favorite place to travel and why:

I like to travel to all new places and experience new things.

Where is the one place you would like to travel to in the future and why:

I would like to visit Australia because it's exotic and a whole different type of world.

What is your favorite sports book or movie:

My favorite movie is The Replacements because it gives passed over athletes a chance to shine and is about playing for the love of the game.

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