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Sarah Stecker leads the Titans with 12.2 points per game.
Sarah Stecker leads the Titans with 12.2 points per game.

WIAC Spotlight - Sarah Stecker

Name: Sarah Stecker             

Institution: UW-Oshkosh

Hometown & High School: Menasha (Menasha High School)

Year: Senior

Sport: Women's Basketball

Major: Special Education


Why did you choose to be a Division III student-athlete?

I knew I wanted to go somewhere close to home, and I really liked the level of competition and commitment to sports the WIAC offered.

What do you like most about competing in the WIAC?

I like competing in the WIAC because of the level of competition. Every game is a challenge.

What is the greatest lesson you have learned from being a student-athlete? 

One of the greatest things I've learned through being a student athlete is time management – being able to balance school, basketball, work and having a social life.  

Who has been the most influential person in your athletic career?

My mother, for all the support and opportunities she has provided for me throughout my career.

Which community service project has been the most rewarding and why? 

Anything we do with the Special Olympics and myTeam Triumph organizations – not only because they pertain to my field, but both programs provide really eye-opening experiences and make a lasting impression for everyone.

If you could meet any athlete, who would it be and what one question would you ask them? 

Michael Jordan. Throughout your career, what was the most memorable/rewarding moment and why?

What is your greatest sports moment?  

The entire journey of my junior season in college.

What is your favorite TV show?

"Friends."

What are your favorite foods?

Cereal, spaghetti, ice cream.

If you could live any place in the world, where would it be?

Florida. 

What does your "bucket list" include?

Traveling around the world.

If you could have one superpower, what would it be?

Teleportation – to avoid long bus rides and cold walks to campus in the winter.

How would your teammates describe you?

Sarcastic, hardworking.

Do you have any pre-game rituals? If so, what are they? 

Listening to music and playing some sort of game with my teammates.

What is your dream job? 

To be an elementary EBD teacher and a coach.

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