OEC Student-Athlete Q&A: Get to Know Cypress Charger's Brooke Shiohama

OEC Student-Athlete Q&A: Get to Know Cypress Charger's Brooke Shiohama
November 1, 2024

Name: Brooke Shiohama
School: Cypress College
Sport: Women's Water Polo 
Jersey #:2
Hometown: Fullerton, Calif.
High School: Sunny Hills HS
Year in School: Sophomore

  • When did you start playing your sport? Freshman year of high school.

  • Why did you choose your college? I chose Cypress because of the coaching staff: Coach Mark and Coach Julia.

  • Favorite memory from college? My favorite memory is when I met my boyfriend, Porter, on the men's water polo team. Also, when I met the girls (on the team). I can count on them whenever I need them.

  • Tell a funny story your coach or a teammate has done? The funniest thing Coach Mark did recently was when he started quacking during one of our games.

  • Who is your funniest teammate? That would have to be Isa or Marilyn.

  • Most competitive teammate? Definitely Karly or Jill. 

  1. What do you plan to do after you leave you Cypress? My plans are to transfer somewhere local. I am still undecided.

  2. What is your major? I am interested in business but undecided.

  3. Favorite food? My favorite food right now is a burger with salad or a burger from In-N-Out protein style with extra lettuce. 

  1. Favorite movie? I love horror movies but my favorites have to be The Nightmare Before Christmas, Moana and Tangled.

  1. Favorite musical artist? I'm open to many genres, but I love Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Bryce Vine, Noah Kahan and Morgan Wallen.

  2.  Who is your role model? My role models are my parents. 

  1.  Favorite professional team? Athlete? I don't have a favorite, but recently I've been watching a lot of baseball (Dodgers) and soccer (LA Galaxy).