Catherine Leonard

Elms College sophomore women's lacrosse player Catherine Leonard (Chicopee, Mass.) was selected as this week's female student athlete spotlight.

Leonard, an education major at Elms, is entering her second year as a member of the Blazers' women's lacrosse program.

In her debut season, Leonard saw action in 10 of Elms' 15 games and started two of them. Primarily used as a defender, Leonard picked up two ground balls and helped keep opposing attackers off guard all season long.

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

My favorite sports moment was watching Elms beat Becker in the 2009-10 men's basketball championship.

Who has been your biggest influence in sports and why:

My grandmother. She has always inspired me to do my best in whatever I do whether it's academic or recreational.

Why did you choose to attend Elms College:

I go to Hampton Beach a lot and live there all summer. It is a fun place to be and I generally love the beach at any time of year.

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

What is your favorite sports book or movie:

My favorite movie is Remember The Titans because it is inspiring.