Lexi Carroll Class: Freshman Hometown: Olney, Md. High School: Magruder Height: 5-3 Position: AA

High School/Club
Was a member of Hills Gymnastics in Gaithersburg, Md. Under the direction of Kelli Hill ... attended the 2008 Visa Championships ... competed in the 2009, 2010 & 2011 Junior Olympic Nationals ... two-time Maryland State Champ in all-around (2009 & 2010) ... 2010 National Vault Champion ... placed second in the all-around at Level 9 Easterns ... qualified for the Nastia Liukin Cup.

Personal
Born Alexis Lynae Carroll on June 22, 1993 in Stamford, Conn. ... parents are Rich and Dori Carroll ... has five siblings, C.J. (16), Mackenzie (13), Ryan (13), Jason (10) and Shane (8) ... undecided on a major ... names hanging out with friends as her favorite hobby, the Dallas Cowboys and New York Yankees as favorite pro sports teams, Tony Romo as favorite athlete, steak as favorite food, "Grey's Anatomy" as favorite television show, "Friends With Benefits" as favorite movie, Brad Pitt and Kate Hudson as favorite actors and the Bahamas as favorite place to visit ... goals for the season are "to compete in the all-around and do my absolute best to help the team to a Big Ten Championship and to qualify for NCAA's."

Why Penn State?
"I chose to attend Penn State because it's a great mix of academics and athletics. Both areas are excellent here."

Quoting Coach Thompson
"Lexi was injured at the end of her senior season and showed tremendous courage in her rehab and effort to return to competition. Although she is behind the rest of the team in her routine development and consistency, we expect her to make strong contributions by mid-season. Lexi could be one of our top scorers on any of the four events."

Lexi's Favorite Quote
"Sports do not build character. They reveal it."