Sarah Buckley

Elms College sophomore softball player Sarah Buckley (Wilbraham, Mass.) was chosen as this week's female student athlete spotlight.

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

During her freshman season, Buckley was named the New England Collegiate Conference (NECC) Rookie of the Year helping the Blazers reach the NECC Championship Tournament title game primarily as a first baseman. Now a sophomore, Buckley has returned to her original position (catcher), and is currently hitting at a .333 clip with seven hits, three runs batted in, and four walks. For her efforts during Elms' 2011 spring break trip to Fort Myers, Fla., Buckley was named the NECC Co-Hitter of the Week - her first conference accolade of the season.

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

My favorite sports moment was winning Western Mass. during my senior year of high school.

Who has been your biggest influence in sports and why:

My mom has been my biggest influence because she always works hard for what she wants and makes me a better person because of it. She's my biggest fan and supporter.

Why did you choose to attend Elms College:

My favorite place to the beach - basically anywhere with sand and ocean.

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

I'd like to travel to Ireland because of the scenery. I also have family there.

What is your favorite sports book or movie: