In the ten-day lead up to the Cowgirls’ exhibition opener, gowyo.com will feature one Wyoming athlete each day in its Cowgirl Close-Up series.

Day 1 – With the Cowgirls taking the field tomorrow for their exhibition contest against South Dakota, senior defender Katie Marcheso wraps up our Cowgirl Close-Ups with the 10th and final installment.

Other than soccer, what is your favorite sport to watch or play?

“Skiing”

With the Olympics underway, what is your favorite event to watch?

“Gymnastics in the summer and mogul skiing in the winter”

Of your teammates, who would be on a reality show and what would it be?

“Laurel Ramer: 12 Cats and Counting”

What is your biggest pet peeve?

“When people leave time on the microwave”

Do you have a special or secret talent?

“I can bust a move”

Marcheso was one of three Wyoming defenders to start all 20 games for the Cowgirls a season ago. The Littleton, Colorado native tallied 14 shots, putting five on goal, and one assist in 2015.