Intramural Athletes of the Week: Feb. 9-Feb. 15

Intramural Female Athlete of the Week

Name: Alana Pritchard

Club: Phi Omega Nu

Year: Senior

Hometown: Fort Worth, TX

Major: Family Science and Human Development

Sport: Basketball B Team

Stats:

Monday, Feb. 10, 2020: The women of Phi Omega Nu played Iota Kappa Phi to secure third place in the playoffs. Pritchard proved to be vital in the win over Iota. She made a couple of key baskets and grabbed a couple of steals to get the win for Phi.

Q: Why did you want to play basketball intramurals?

A: “I actually joined club with the specific intention that I wanted to be able to play intramurals. I wanted to play basketball because I played in high school and I am the program assistant for the women’s basketball team at Oklahoma Christian. I love the game. I wanted to get back out on the court and help teach the other girls how to play and have confidence in themselves. I wanted to play to just have a good time and make friends. Winning is just a bonus.”

Q: Why do you enjoy playing basketball?

A: “I enjoy playing because every player is important. Most sports you can easily hide while playing and never really contribute much, but in basketball you are needed to pull your weight in offense and defense. I have been able to watch some girls really excel because they can’t hide and are needed to do their job. The thing I love the most is the team aspect. I have gotten hit and knocked to the ground a handful of times, and every time Phi has been there to help me up.”

Intramural Male Athlete of the Week

Name: Caleb Brown

Club: Delta Gamma Sigma

Year: Junior

Hometown: New Braunfels, TX

Major: Public Relations

Sport: Swimming Intramurals

Stats:

Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020: After retiring from the varsity swim team, Brown decided to debut his dominant swim skills at intramurals. Brown, along with several other ex-swimmers in Delta, won most of the heats to take home first place at the swim meet. Brown swam several individual races and also competed in the relay.

 Q: What do you enjoy about competing in intramurals?

 A: “I just enjoy competing. I’ve gotten pretty busy this year, so it’s nice to be able to do something purely for fun.”

Q: What specific events did you win?

A: “I believe there is no ‘I’ in team, so as a team Delta won every event because we are so far superior to every other club.”

Intramural Athletes of the Week are chosen weekly by the Talon’s Sports Editor, based on performances throughout each week’s intramural games. To nominate an athlete, please email Morgan Boling at m.boling@eagles.oc.edu.