By Pia Perthen, Sports Editor
Fans and supporters might have seen an athletic young woman representing the #1 on her jersey and giving her best on the lacrosse turf.
This student-athlete is Reagan Buhrman from New Hampshire, a junior majoring in business management with minors in criminal justice and finance, who is not only an exceptional student but a talented lacrosse player. Playing defense, Reagan has been pursuing her passion for lacrosse and practices almost every day. Previously, she was captain for three years on her high school team at Inter-Lakes.
Buhrman shared some of her experiences and insights on the sport, as well as her personal goals and inspirations.
“I love the life skills I have learned from playing lacrosse, like time management, teamwork, determination, and self-motivation,” said Buhrman.
When asked about her favorite memory at Saint Leo, Buhrman immediately pointed out the exhilarating moment of beating Embry-Riddle on their turf last season and making it to the semi-finals of the Sunshine State Conference.
Buhrman loves the competitiveness and team camaraderie most about her sport.
“Every day when I step on the field, I challenge myself to be better than the day before,” she said. “Lacrosse pushes me to be the best teammate, leader, and player I can be.”
Buhrman’s idols are her parents, whom she considers her biggest supporters. They have taught her the values of hard work and perseverance from a young age, helping her push herself past the limits she never thought she had.
Buhrman’s biggest goal is to live a life full of love and happiness. She wants to be remembered as someone who creates a space where people are excited to be around her and look forward to seeing her again. Therefore, her motto is “Carpe Diem,” which means “seize the day.” She lives each day to enjoy the present and livse life to the fullest because she thinks that you never know what could happen next.
When asked about her biggest successes at Saint Leo, Reagan emphasized the relationships she has made with her professors, teammates, and coaches.
“The community here at Saint Leo is amazing, and the relationships I have made and continue to make will last a lifetime,” said Buhrman.
It is vital to mention that Buhrman won the Elaine Evans Spirit of Saint Leo Award in 2023. Winners of this award embody the character of former Saint Leo women’s basketball player Elaine Evans, who passed away in 2004 during her freshman year. The award recipient is someone who goes above and beyond what is asked of her, showing the true spirit of the university’s Core Values and spirit of the community. These are characteristics that Buhrman can be identified with and show her impact at Saint Leo both on and off the lacrosse turf.
Apart from lacrosse, Buhrman also teaches spin classes at the Wellness Center, which she considers to be a side gig she would love to pursue in the future.
“I have been teaching spin classes since April of last year, and I absolutely love it!” said Buhrman.
Outside of her passion for lacrosse and teaching spin, Reagan also loves being outdoors and enjoys running, hiking, swimming, boating, and traveling.
When asked about her post-graduation plans, Buhrman shared her aspiration to be a wealth manager or financial planner after college. She wants to work with people and help them achieve their financial goals.
In conclusion, Buhrman is a remarkable student-athlete who embodies the values of hard work, perseverance, and community. Additionally, she wanted to let everyone know that she sees a lot of “DUBS” (wins) in the future for the Saint Leo women’s lacrosse team, and encourages all to stay tuned for their upcoming games.
