Newcomer Spotlight: Sydney Bickel

The University of Louisville softball team is set to open its 2021 campaign in February. Throughout the next few weeks, we will meet each of the Cardinals' seven newcomers. Up next is freshman Sydney Bickel.

Introducing Sydney Bickel
Nickname: Syd
Hometown: Peoria, Arizona
2021 Class: Freshman
Major: Finance

Proudest moment of your life:
Signing my National Letter of Intent to play for Louisville.

Favorite sport team:
Chicago Cubs

Favorite athlete:
Sis Bates

Perfect pizza:
Pineapple and pepperoni

Favorite musical group/singer:
21 Savage

Favorite movie:
42

Best subject in school:
English

Worst subject in school:
Science

Favorite food:
Pasta

Favorite TV show:
New Girl

If you could have a super power, what would it be:
Reading minds

Favorite cartoon character:
Snoopy

Favorite social media platform:
Snapchat

What you like to do outside of playing softball:
Shopping and hanging out with friends.

Biggest celebrity crush:
Theo James

Most influential person in your life:
My Mom

Favorite Inspirational quote:
"If not now, then when? If not you, then who?" – Robin Sharma

Who or what inspires or motivates you:
My future

Funniest player on the team:
Jenna Servi

Best dancer on the team:
Charley Butler

Best singer on the team:
Mia Forsythe

Pregame routine:
Hair bubbles

Why you chose UofL:
I chose UofL because of the college town feeling and the change in environment from a big city feeling.

Favorite thing about UofL:
The support from our fans.

Favorite thing about playing for Coach Aprile:
Determination to get better every single day.

Favorite Coach Aprile saying:
L's Up!

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