OCC Vikings Student-Athlete Spotlight: Sara Weeman

Toms River, NJ - Welcome to OCC Vikings Student-Athlete Spotlight, a feature where we learn more about the outstanding men and women who shine brightly as members of Ocean County College's athletic teams.

Name: Sara Weeman
Sport: Softball
Position(s): Pitcher/Outfield
Freshman/Sophomore: Sophomore
Major: Criminal Justice
High School: Toms River High School South
Hometown: Beachwood, NJ

1) What is the most important skill you have developed in your academic/athletic career? Dedication and hard work pay off.

2) Who has been the most influential person in your life? My mom.

3) What is one item you cannot live without? My phone.

4) What is your favorite "go-to" snack? Cheetos!

5) What are your top three warm-up songs? The Killers - "Mr Brightside", Post Malone - "Wow", Saweetie - "My Type"

6) What is your favorite movie or TV Show? Criminal Minds (TV)

7) What is the most memorable sporting event that you have ever attended? Watching Aaron Judge hit an out of the park home run at Yankee Stadium.

8) What is your favorite memory from playing on an OCC team? Myrtle Beach Tournament (2019).

9) If you could have one super power, which would you choose? Reading minds.

10) Who would you most like to switch places with for a day, and why? Jennie Finch (Softball), because it would be cool to be an Olympian for a day.

11) Who is your favorite athlete? Lauren Chamberlain (Softball)

12) What advice would you give someone looking to participate in athletics at the junior college level? Take the opportunity to play the sport you love, because you never know when it will be your last time.

Interested in being featured in the next Student-Athlete spotlight? Contact OCC Athletics Technical Coordinator Kevin Byrne (kbyrne@ocean.edu)!