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 Ryan Vento, a member of the men's lacrosse team.

Name: Ryan Vento

Sport: Lacrosse

Position: Midfield

Hometown: Bellmore, Long Island, New York

Year: Sophomore

Major: Business administration

Why did you choose Coker? I choose Coker because it is a place that challenges every student to be the best they can be, while providing every advantage to do so.

What is your best memory at Coker (athletic related)? Winning our first game of the inaugural season last year was sweet.

What is your best memory at Coker (non-athletic related)? Bandfest was an awesome time

Favorite class: I don’t have a favorite class, but I really enjoyed my Spanish class with Don Mac

Favorite professor: I don’t have any favorites, they all bring something different to the classroom.

Plans after graduation: Head back up to New York City to go to graduate school, then see what happens from there

Favorite movie: The Avengers. All the most awesome superheroes in one movie, can’t beat it.

Favorite type of music: I like anything with a good beat or anything that makes me feel good.

Favorite food: Pasta, or any Italian food

Favorite professional sports team: The New York Knicks

Favorite color: Neon green

Favorite TV show: Family Guy

Most prized possession: I’d say my dog at home; he’s my buddy.

What is something people may not know about you? I’m terrified of the dentist.