Posted: Mar 08, 2021

Bison Scholar-Athlete Spotlight: Makayla Crownover

Bethany, W. Va. – The Bison Scholar-Athlete Spotlight highlights Bethany College Scholar-Athletes that exemplify outstanding leadership as an athlete, student, or in other college and community activities. These Scholar-Athletes have distinguished themselves above and beyond both in the classroom and on the playing field.

Get to know this week's Bison Scholar-Athlete Spotlight sophomore Makayla Crownover.

Sport: Soccer
Position: Defense
Hometown: Wintersville, Ohio
High School: Steubenville
Major(s): Elementary Education
Minor: SPED (Special Education) and a Reading Endorsement

Activities outside of Athletics?
Phi Mu Beta Nu

What is your dream job?
To teach 2nd grader and be a high school soccer coach

Tips for being successful?
Time management and organization

What does it mean to be a Scholar-Athlete?
It means to be able to manage both athletics and academics successfully.

Why Bethany?
Bethany is my home away home. It has brought me so many friends and opportunities that I will cherish to a lifetime.

What is your biggest accomplishment?
When we beat Waynesburg in overtime.

With COVID-19 restrictions, how have you adapted as an athlete and as a student?
Everything has taught me to expect the unexpected. Although we cannot be in person all the time it is important to be active on zoom and participate. As an athlete we have waited to play for so long and our time is finally here! No one likes to wear a mask and get COVID tested biweekly but if it means that we can play then we are all in!!

How do you prepare for competition?
Get hype in the locker room with my teammates

Favorite Class?
Spanish 1 and 2 with professora Noble

A Fun Fact about yourself:
I've been on the show Dance Mom's

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