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Anna Pratts

Anna Pratts, Sports Editor

Anna Pratts is a sophomore from Brazil and majoring in Writing and Rhetoric with a concentration in journalism and digital media and minoring in Global Studies. This is her second year writing for Hilltop Views and her first semester as Sports Editor. She loves writing about sports, especially soccer and basketball, but she is looking forward to exploring other areas and growing as a writer.

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“We try to build that sense of community and connect students with each other — that’s why we work a lot with the International Student Association," ISS' Experience Coordinator Rocio Zuniga said.

SJN: International Student Services, International Student Association empower students in their journey

Gabrielle Caumon and Anna Pratts
May 8, 2025
St. Edward's has 3% more international students than the national average.

SJN: International first-year students share initial struggles, personal solutions for adjusting to campus life

Gabrielle Caumon and Anna Pratts
May 1, 2025
“What sets international students apart is striving for success,” director of international admission and advancement David Bernay said. “I think it’s coming from a place of ‘there’s more risk involved for international students than non-international students.’ And so when you have that involved, there’s just more motivation. It’s a big risk. You’re taking a risk and there are a lot of things you’re doing for the first time, too. So that’s what makes it very difficult.”

SJN: St. Edward’s support for international students begins even before they apply

Gabrielle Caumon and Anna Pratts
April 24, 2025
To new head coach Jeremy Garcia, being around high level volleyball has been a lifelong dream. After graduating from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020, Garcia coached at Penn State and Duke University, until he got the unique opportunity to come back to his hometown and serve a head coach position early on in his career.

New volleyball head coach Jeremy Garcia reflects on his career, growth, passion, opportunity to return home

Anna Pratts, Sports Editor
March 3, 2025
Isabel Langenberg and Ainsley Thunell pose with their parents and Senior Day memorabilia celebrating their career on the hilltop. Last season, Langenberg had a total of 45 rebounds, 10 steals, eight assists and 123 points. Her highest scoring game was last season's matchup against OCU, the same opponent the one from her Senior Day, with a total of 15 points. This season, Thunell has averaged 6.3 points, 1.7 assists, 5.2 rebounds and 1.3 steals. She had a season high performance on Dec. 19, scoring 18 points against Arlington Baptist University.

Women’s basketball closes Senior Day, 50th anniversary celebrations with 69-63 win over Oklahoma Christian University

Anna Pratts, Sports Editor
February 17, 2025
Anna Pratts (left) and Gabrielle Caumon (right) holding the flags of their respective countries in front of St. Edward’s University Main Building. As international students and aspiring journalists, they see the Solutions Journalism grant as an opportunity to shed light on the experience and challenges of studying in another country.

SJN: Embracing international students’ experiences, seeking solutions to common challenges

Gabrielle Caumon and Anna Pratts
January 30, 2025
Forward Arthur Souza maintains the pressure on Mustang Cooper Tea. Souza finished the season earning an All-Conference First Team award, as well as the Academic Player of the Year.

Men’s soccer falls 3-1 to Midwestern State University in thrilling Lone Star Conference semifinals match

Anna Pratts and Natalia Zavaleta
December 7, 2024
The 2016-17 women's basketball team celebrate their Heartland Conference championship. The season marked the best program record in the Heartland Conference and NCAA DII era, ending with a 20-9 overall and 10-1 at home. Head coach J.J. Riehl (second on the right) still holds the position and now works alongside Khiani Clark (center, back row) and Shakera Barnes (second to the left, middle row).

The St. Edward’s women’s basketball and volleyball programs celebrate their 50th season on the hilltop

Anna Pratts, Sports Editor
October 31, 2024
Sophomore forward Rainey Simmons prepares to set the ball back into the game and into Hilltoppers possession. Simmons played for 81 of 90 total minutes in the game.

Women’s soccer home opener ends in 1-0 loss against Lynn University

Anna Pratts, Sports Editor
September 9, 2024
Jim Sarrá, Ph.D., became the new director of Hilltopper Athletics in July, following Debbie Taylor’s retirement. Sarrá brings experience to the Hilltop, aiming to blend the University’s mission with his leadership style and highlight all around excellence from student athletes.

New director of athletics pulls from previous experience, sets standard for academic, athletic excellence

Anna Pratts, Sports Editor
August 26, 2024
5th year student athletes reflect on closing this chapter of their lives, looking back at their accomplishments, the difficult decisions that were made, and the challenges they faced. Graduate student and 5th year basketball player Bennett Mohn sits on the bench, waiting for the announcer to call him and announce him as part of the lineup one last time, as he played his final game — facing St. Mary’s University, the Hilltoppers biggest rival.

“Student comes first:” 5th year student athletes reflect on closing two chapters despite hardships

Anna Pratts, Sports Editor
August 21, 2024
On Feb. 3, Debbie Taylor (right) helped introduce the J.J. Riehl (left) endowment, a $25,000 anonymous donation made toward the women's basketball program. Taylor has been a part of Hilltoppers Athletics since 1990 and has helped several programs expand and her work is one of the things that made this donations possible.

Debbie Taylor steps down after 34 years on the hilltop with Hilltopper Athletics

Anna Pratts, Sports Editor
March 18, 2024
Junior Jayden Johnston makes his way between his teammates as the starting five for the Hilltoppers is announced. Johnston, who just finished his first regular season at St. Edward’s, finished the season in style as the highest scorer of the night with 21 total points.

Men’s basketball finishes regular season with excellence, wins Battle of the Saints 94-68 on senior day

Anna Pratts, Sports Editor
March 4, 2024
Freshman William Perrins hugs already graduated Vincent Villanueva in celebration after scoring on day two of the playoffs. Through both games, the Hilltoppers played with purpose and passion, achieving the ultimate goal of moving up to Division I.

Club rugby team showcases talent and passion amid adversities, bidding farewell to an exciting season

Anna Pratts, Sports Editor
March 4, 2024
“Stick Season (Forever)” is heartbreaking and heartwarming, and easily one of the best albums that has ever been released, which makes it extremely deserving of five out of five goats.

REVIEW: Noah Kahan’s “Stick Season (Forever)” is a heartfelt, intimate ending to a journey through change and growth

Anna Pratts, Sports Editor
February 20, 2024
Ruffus-Milner shows dominance in the paint, forcing contact against the Dustdevils' pressuring defense. She was responsible for six of the Hilltoppers' 22 points in the first quarter and was persistent both defensively and offensively, accounting for four total rebounds.

GAME DAY: Women’s basketball falls short 74-92 to TAMIU on National Women in Sports Day

Anna Pratts, Sports Editor
February 5, 2024
Men’s club lacrosse players pose in front of the red doors before their practice. Head coach and alumnus Tristan Garcia (center and back) leads practices and was a member of the championship team during his time as a student.

From undefeated to an empty roster: Men’s club lacrosse makes a comeback on the hilltop

Anna Pratts, Staff Writer
November 14, 2023
Elkinton demonstrates his offensive skills going for the basket against the pressuring defense from Longhorn forward Brock Cunningham.

Men’s basketball showcases talent, composure, up by seven at halftime in exhibition game against UT

Anna Pratts, Staff Writer
November 2, 2023
Freshman Bartek Zabek on the field against Lubbock Christian University Chaps during homecoming weekend.

GAME DAY: Men’s soccer falls short 2-0 against Lubbock Christian on Senior Day

Anna Pratts, Staff Writer
October 31, 2023
Head coaches Rodney Terry (left) and Andre Cook (right) hug prior to the game after exchanging jerseys as the crowd cheers them on.

“The game of life,” alumnus Rodney Terry’s journey from St. Edward’s courts to Longhorn sidelines

Anna Pratts, Staff Writer
October 31, 2023
GAME DAY: Men’s soccer faces 2-0 loss in second half against Texas A&M International

GAME DAY: Men’s soccer faces 2-0 loss in second half against Texas A&M International

Anna Pratts, Staff Writer
October 24, 2023
Senior forward Ari Ramirez dribbles while up against UTPB.

GAME DAY: Women’s soccer senior day ends on a 2-2 draw against University of Texas Permian Basin

Anna Pratts, Staff Writer
October 24, 2023
Freshman right back Cason Berg pressures DBU for possession.

GAME DAY: Men’s soccer ties 1-1 against DBU in intense game

Anna Pratts, Staff Writer
October 16, 2023
"Sex Education" can be streamed on Netflix only with the latest season wrapping up the series.

REVIEW: Sex Education comes to an emotional, organic, real end

Anna Pratts, Staff Writer
October 10, 2023
Junior Blake Nielsen playing last season against University of Arkansas-Fort Smith in the Recreation and Athletics Center on campus.

A summer of basketball: Junior Blake Nielsen experiences the sport beyond Hilltopper courts

Anna Pratts, Staff Writer
October 5, 2023
Neyna Singh spins while dancing Sinaloa, a traditional dance representing one of the 31 states of Mexico.

University celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Fiesta on the Hilltop

Anna Pratts, Staff Writer
September 27, 2023
Junior midfielder Carlos Huato sprints for a ball dispute.

GAME DAY: Men’s soccer loses Battle of the Saints 2-1

Anna Pratts, Staff Writer
September 25, 2023
Graduate midfielder Todd Fuller faces two St. Thomas defenders.

GAME DAY: Men’s soccer scores first two goals of the season in a thrilling game against St. Thomas

Anna Pratts, Staff Writer
September 18, 2023
Club rugby focuses on the future under new president, captain

Club rugby focuses on the future under new president, captain

Anna Pratts, Staff Writer
September 12, 2023
GAME DAY: Men’s Soccer falls short against CSU-Pueblo, third loss in three games

GAME DAY: Men’s Soccer falls short against CSU-Pueblo, third loss in three games

Anna Pratts, Staff Writer
September 12, 2023
Freshman forward Rainey Simmons prepares to resume the game.

GAME DAY: Women’s Soccer season opener game ends in scoreless draw against MSU Denver

Anna Pratts, Staff Writer
September 12, 2023
Dibiamaka (left) taking a shot on the courts of St. Edward's during a game against St. Mary's.

Senior signs with professional Australian basketball team, says farewell to the hilltop

Anna Pratts, Reporter
April 13, 2023
Sophomore Gavino Ramos jumps smoothly in a two-pointer, one-handed shot among the Rattlers' pressuring defense.

GAME DAY: Women’s basketball wins Battle of the Saints 74-61

Anna Pratts, Reporter
February 27, 2023
Sophomore Blake Nielsen jumps for a three-pointer shot over Rattlers Edward Manuel's hand.

GAME DAY: Men’s basketball fall short against STMU Rattlers, lose 79-76

Anna Pratts, Reporter
February 27, 2023
Sophomore guard Gavino Ramos, who got his first collegiate double-double, dribbles the ball trying to find space for a shot.

GAME DAY: Men’s basketball earns well-deserved win over University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Anna Pratts, Reporter
February 14, 2023
Graduate student Sammie Dufek shoots another free-throw, going 3-4 on the line.

GAME DAY: Women’s basketball gains victory over University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Anna Pratts, Reporter
February 13, 2023
The front of the current residential location of displaced students, who were informed over winter break about their unexpected move.

Students relocated after notice of Teresa Hall repairs, experience upsides, inconveniences

Anna Pratts, Reporter
February 8, 2023
GAME DAY: Women's soccer ends season with 2-0 win, places sixth in Lone Star Conference

GAME DAY: Women’s soccer ends season with 2-0 win, places sixth in Lone Star Conference

Anna Pratts, Reporter
November 1, 2022
GAME DAY: Women's soccer face third loss of the season

GAME DAY: Women’s soccer face third loss of the season

Anna Pratts, Reporter
October 17, 2022
Bailey Williams prepares for a throw in on the Patriots defense.

GAME DAY: Women’s soccer endures first loss of the season

Anna Pratts, Reporter
October 11, 2022
This year's CAMP students pose in front of Main Building's iconic red doors.

CAMP celebrates 50th anniversary on the hilltop

Anna Pratts, Reporter
October 1, 2022
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