Where Are They Now? Rickilyn Brummel. Brought to you by Davenport University.

Each week a local alum of West Michigan High School sports will be featured in our ‘Where Are They Now?’ piece. All of these students have moved on to continue their athletic careers at Davenport University as the Panthers continue to find success athletically in nearly every sport they participate in. For more information about Davenport and what they can offer you check out their homepage!

Brummel clearing the ball away from the Panther zone.

Name:Rickilyn Brummel
Height: 5’4
Class: Junior
Major: Accounting
Hometown: Grand Rapids, Mich.
High School: South Christian
Number: 15
Position: Defense
Previous School: Grand Valley

2010 Highlights: Played in 15 games while starting 11

2009 Highlights: Appeared in 10 games and started two as a true freshman

High School Highlights: Earned three varsity letters while at South Christian…Named
to All-Conference team during senior year and All-District Team as a sophomore

Personal Information: Parents: Rick and Beckie…Birthday: 09/23/1989

Why did you choose to go to Davenport?

I first went to Grand Valley for a year and then decided to move back home in order to save money, so I transferred to Davenport.

What is your degree?

Accounting (Accounting Honors Program)

What is your favorite class?

Accounting 201/202 and Cost accounting. I love accounting!

What has been your favorite memory of Davenport so far?

Being a part of the women’s soccer team and beating some teams for the first time in the school’s history and meeting people from different countries.

Do you have any hidden talents? (Besides sports)

I am a great dancer.

What is your favorite food?

Chinese food, Pizza, and ICE CREAM! Anything we’re not allowed to eat during season or when the coach’s are looking.

What is your dream job that you wish to do after graduation?

CPA with coaching and photography on the side

What is your favorite song right now?

Stand up (by Beyonce, Carrie Underwood, Fergie, etc)

Who is your favorite celebrity?

Sandra Bullock and Daniel Craig

Who first inspired you to play _____?

Mia Hamm, Brandi Chastain, Kristin Lilly

What advice would you give to a young athlete?

Never give up. I’ve always wanted to play in college but after I tore my ACL in high school I thought I would never play again. After going to GV and not playing for a year really made me miss soccer and transferring to Davenport gave me the opportunity to play again. It definitely hasn’t been easy, but it’s been worth it. It’s an experience that I know I wouldn’t have been able to get anywhere else.

If you could play for one pro-_____ team, who would you play for?

Any hockey or football team. I’ve always wanted to be able to full out tackle someone and not get in trouble for it.