Millikin Athletics

Nickname(s): A-Rog, A-Rod, Lex
Favorite Quote (Source):"It's not what you did last year. It's what you're going to do this year. That's more important." –Albert Pujols
Person You Admire Most, Why?: The person I admire most is my father, Kirk. He has made me into the well-rounded, upstanding individual I am today as well as the athlete I have become. He has always told me to never give up on a dream and to strive for excellence in everything I do in order to succeed.
Individual Goals: To work hard, be the best teammate I can be, and become an elite athlete
Future Plans:  Graduate from Millikin with a B.A. in Communication; Move to Nashville, Tennessee and work for a major sports team or a record company as a Public Relations Specialist
Why you chose Millikin: I chose Millikin for its prestigious academic background and its small, close-knit atmosphere where students can still meet new people but know everyone. Also, at Millikin, I know that I am a name, not a number.
3 words that best describe you: Funny, Outspoken, Determined
Favorite Class: Any Communication Class
Favorite Food: Fish Sandwiches
Favorite TV Show: Duck Dynasty, The Walking Dead, Breaking Bad
Favorite Movie:  Les Miserables
Favorite High School Softball Memory: Winning the IHSA Class 1A Super-Sectional and advancing to the IHSA Class 1A State Finals my senior year
Favorite Big Blue softball Memory: I don’t have a favorite memory yet, but every day creates new and wonderful memories.
Favorite Spot on Campus: In front of Shilling Hall in the Fall or at Night
What TV show would you like to guest star on: Duck Dynasty
If you could have dinner with one famous person, dead or alive, who would it be: Si Robertson
If you could visit one place, where would it be: Switzerland
If you could bring 3 things from your hometown to Decatur, what would they be: My dog Gracee, my dog Annie, and my parent’s 2009 Black Mustang GT Convertible
When you are not playing softball, what do you like to do: I like to trap shoot with my dad, sing, and go to tractor pulls and gunshows.
My most prized possession is: My home run softballs that I hit in high school, including my Grand Slam softball I hit in travel ball.
Sports Hero: Mike Trout or Bryce Harper
The last song I listen to before games is:  “Tell Me How You Like It” – Florida Georgia Line
My favorite thing about this team is: The closeness and hard-work ethic of all the girls. These girls are the sisters I’ve never had and I love all of them.
Newspaper headlines will say this about Millikin Softball this year: “Millikin Softball Wins the CCIW Championship; Heading to NCAA tourney!”