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Muskies of the Week: Brittany Jurek and Ben Koepsell


Athletics - posted on 9/7/2011

Senior Ben Koepsell and sophomore Brittany Jurek have been named the college's Muskies of the Week for their athletic performances over Labor Day Weekend. Read about their performances below.

Brittany Jurek

It didn't take long for sophomore Brittany Jurek to make an impact on the Lakeland College women's tennis team.

The Gladstone, Mich., native competed in her first tennis match on Sept. 3, where she defeated Taylor McLaughlin of Rockford College, 6-1, 6-0, at No. 4 singles.

Jurek, a member of the college's softball team, is new to tennis, but she has seamlessly adapted to the game and was nominated for Northern Athletics Conference Player of the Week. Head coach Casey Carr sees the potential in Jurek.

"She is one of the most athletic girls I've ever coached," said Carr. "Her hand-eye coordination comes natural and she wants to get better every day. Brittany lightens up the mood of the team and has a lot of fun playing. She will be a great player as she continues to learn the game."

See what Brittany says about her first match: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNacYrt3knc

Jurek is undecided on a major.

Here's a look into Brittany's personality:

Favorites:

TV: Jerseylicious
Movie: Step Up
Music: Country

Q. What's the strongest part of your game?
A: Having fun and not getting stressed out.

Q: What do you need to work on the most?
A: My volleying.

Q: What are you looking forward to the most this year?
A: Helping the team out in any way I can and being the encourager.

Q: If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?
A: England, so I can ride in a double-decker bus.


Ben Koepsell

Senior Ben Koepsell scored the game-winning goal against Martin Luther College in the Lakeland College men's soccer team's home and season opener on Sept. 3.

Koepsell helped lead the Muskies to a 2-1 win and the team's first season opener victory since 2004, when Lakeland defeated Ripon College, 6-2.

The Cedar Grove, Wis., native netted his 15th career goal and was nominated for Northern Athletics Conference Player of the Week.

Aside from his soccer duties, Koepsell serves as a resident assistant, a tutor and an ambassador with Lakeland's admissions office.

Koepsell is a double major in psychology and sociology.

See what Ben says about his game-winning goal: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVXtlejfojs

Here's a look into Ben's personality:

Favorites:

TV: House
Movie: Due Date
Music: Eminem


Q. What's the strongest part of your game?
A: My knowledge of the game.

Q: What do you need to work on the most?
A: my first touch.

Q: What has been your favorite soccer memory?
A: Scoring the game winning goal in overtime against Edgewood College

Q: Who would win in a shootout, you or Lakeland head coach Tony Pierce?
A: Definitely me, because coach is old and out of shape.


 

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