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FRESH FACES: Softball's Celeste Wood

1/24/2018 | Softball, Blog

In the third of a 10-part series introducing the Ole Miss softball newcomers for the 2018 season, Wednesday's profile features outfielder player Celeste Wood.Celeste Wood | OF | R/R | 5-11 | Jr. | Hacienda Heights, Calif. (Michigan State)What made you choose Ole Miss?The beautiful campus, quality academics program and great coaching staff.What do you like most about Ole Miss and Oxford?The university's traditions and the southern hospitality.What is your favorite part about being an athlete at Ole Miss? The friendships and relationships that I have developed.What is your favorite Ole Miss tradition?Football tailgates at The Grove.Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions?No, none.

Quick Hits...Pick anywhere in the world to vacation, where would you go? HawaiiWhat is your go-to hangout place? In Oxford: A friend's apartment, in my hometown: Venice BeachTeam you're looking most forward to playing on the 2018 schedule? AlabamaWhat is your dream profession/career? Music producer

Favorites...Movie: Step BrothersBand/Music group: MigosTV Show: The OfficeActress/Actor: Jennifer LawrenceSnack Food: YogurtIce cream flavor: Mint N' ChipCandy bar: Dove chocolate barFruit: orangesCereal: Cocoa PebblesHome cooked meal: Lasagna with garlic breadFast food restaurant: Wing StopSoda: Dr. PepperPlace to eat in Oxford: AjaxFemale athlete: Ronda RouseyMale athlete: Odelle Beckham Jr.Professional team: LA DodgersAnimal: DogsHoliday: Thanksgiving

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