Getting to know Paige Petty

Freshman midfielder on Tony Romo, her favorite television shows, chicken wings and more

December 4, 2017

PAIGE PETTY #26
BERNARDSVILLE, NEW JERSEY
MIDFIELDER

Q: Why did you choose Virginia Tech?

PETTY: “When I came here I visited all the buildings, saw the students walking around and just fell in love with it immediately.”

Q: What was your favorite thing about your visit?

PETTY: “The girls were all really nice, and they showed me the Oasis snack bar which was really cool. The athletic facilities were insane.”

Q: What do you like about Coach Sung and the lacrosse program?

PETTY: “I like his intensity, how everyone is a part of the team and no one is there for themselves and the hard work that goes into it.”

Q: What are some of your strengths on the field?

PETTY: “Definitely my speed and quick movement. Also being able to see the field.”

Q: Who is your favorite professional athlete?

PETTY: “I did follow Tony Romo. I loved him.”

Q: What is your most memorable lacrosse moment and why?

PETTY: “Definitely beating our high school rival, Ridge, and scoring during that game which was really cool.”

Q: What interests you about criminology?

PETTY: “I watch a lot of “Law and Order” and “Quantico.” I’ve always wanted to do that since I was little, it interests me a lot.”

Q: What’s one thing you’d want Virginia Tech fans to know about you?

PETTY: “I love chicken wings. I get traditional buffalo sauce at Buffalo Wild Wings.”

BONUS ROUND:

Q: Do you have any nicknames?

PETTY: “Everyone just calls me P.J.”

Q: What do you like to do in your free time?

PETTY: Watching movies and going out hiking.

Q: What are some of your favorite movies?

PETTY: “I like zombie movies like “World War Z.”

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