The "Cobra Spotlight" is a weekly highlight of a student-athlete at Coker College. Each week we take a different athlete from a different sport and display some facets to get more familiar with them. This week we take a look at Christen Bragg and MEgan Hardy, members of the women's volleyball team.
Name: Christen Bragg
Sport: Women’s volleyball
Position: Setter
Hometown: Rock Hill, S.C.
Year: Freshmen
Major: Physical Education
Why did you choose Coker? I loved the campus and the volleyball program.
What is your best memory at Coker (athletic related)? Winning our home opener against Barton College in the new DeLoach Center.
What is your best memory at Coker (non-athletic related)? Going to Myrtle Beach with some of the team.
Which athletic team would you play on at Coker other than your own? Softball
Favorite class: I don’t have a favorite class.
Favorite professor: Dr. Parker
Plans after graduation: To open my own volleyball club.
Favorite movie: Elf
Favorite type of music: Country
Favorite food: Spaghetti
Favorite sports team: Atlanta Braves
Favorite color: Purple
Favorite TV show: The Walking Dead
Most prized possession: My dogs
What is something people may not know about you? I’ve been playing volleyball since 5th grade.
Do you have a nickname? If so, how did you get it? Christine and Carmen. I got Christine because people always mess up my name when they try to pronounce it. I’m not really sure where Carmen came from.
One word that describes you: Determined
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Name: Megan Hardy
Sport: Women’s volleyball
Position: Right side
Hometown: Lancaster, N.Y.
Year: Freshman
Major: Psychology
Why did you choose Coker? I chose it for volleyball, but when I came on my visit I fell in love with the campus. I love the small town feel.
What is your best memory at Coker (athletic related)? Winning our home opener against Barton in the new DeLoach Center.
What is your best memory at Coker (non-athletic related)? The Summer Slam at the Boathouse the first weekend I was here.
Which athletic team would you play on at Coker other than your own? Basketball, because I played in high school.
Favorite class: American Social Problems
Favorite professor: Professor Hyman
Plans after graduation: I want to go to medical school and eventually become a child psychiatrist
Favorite movie: 21 Jump Street
Favorite type of music: Country
Favorite food: Chinese
Favorite sports team: Buffalo Bills
Favorite color: Purple
Favorite TV show: Law & Order SVU
Most prized possession: My panda pillow pet
What is something people may not know about you? I was born on leap day, February 29, so I only have a ‘real’ birthday once every 4 years
Do you have a nickname? If so, how did you get it? I don’t really have a nickname. Everyone calls me Megan or Meg.
One word that describes you: Competitive