Ellensburg, Wash. --
Each week wildcatsports.com will highlight a different Wildcat student-athlete as part of our 2020 Player Profiles series.
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Name: Alycia Bannan
Sport: Softball
Position: Infield
Hometown: Orting, Wash.
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How many years have you been playing Softball?
11
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Favorite Moment as a Wildcat?
The moment that the team found out we had made it to the sub-regional tournament my sophomore year!
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What drives you to get up in the morning and train?
My teammates and my own motivation to make myself better (for myself and for the team)
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What is something you are currently working on?
My confidence
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Is pineapple an acceptable topping for pizza?
Absolutely not
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Biggest Pet Peeve?
Weird noises: nails on chalkboard, people chewing, people picking their nails, etc.
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If you were a superhero, who would you be?
Iron Man
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Who do you consider role models? Why?
My parents. They have always put others first and I strive to be as selfless and caring as them someday
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Do you have any pregame or game day rituals?
Always have to have one piece of peanut butter toast before I leave to get ready in the locker room! Once I get to the locker room, I braid my hair and listen to music with teammates that pumps us up for game day
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When you aren't training, or playing, what are your hobbies?
Being outside: Hiking, swimming, camping, etc.; watching reality TV shows on Netflix; and hanging out with my roommates
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Which actor or actress would you pick to play you in a movie?
Isla Fisher
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If you didn't play your position, what position would you play? Why?
I've played almost everything at this point, but I caught a lot of bullpen last year so I wouldn't mind trying to be a catcher
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What music do you listen to right before a game?
Feel good music like Bryce Vine or EDM
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What is something about you fans may find surprising?
Despite my hair color & city I chose to go to school in, I LOVE sun and warm weather. People always say that's weird because I burn so easily
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