Laura Lesnick Class: Junior Hometown: Jarrettsville, Md. High School: North Harford Height: 5-6 Position: M

PENN STATE CAREER
2008 (Freshman): Played in 13 games, starting 11...Scored first career goal in 18-3 win over Colgate (3/2)...Totaled seven ground balls, two caused turnovers and five draw controls.

HIGH SCHOOL
Totaled 42 goals and 13 assists en route to team MVP honors as a senior at North Harford H.S. in Pykesville, Md....Named a 2007 Under Armour All-American...Baltimore Sun First Team All-County honoree as junior and senior and Second Team as a sophomore...Led the Hawks to regional and county championships and a state finalist finish in 2007...Earned three letters in lacrosse and soccer...Honored as the 2007 Al Cesky Scholar Athlete Award...Recognized as a 2006 US Lacrosse Academic All-American...Played club lacrosse with NEMS under head coach Keith Barnes.

BACKGROUND
Laura Ann Lesnick was born on September 15, 1989 in Baltimore, Md. to parents Glenn and Rachel Lesnick...Has one older brother, Brett...Father, Glenn, played Division III soccer at York College (Pa.).

QUOTING COACH ISIDOR
"Laura has worked tremendously hard in the weight room to gain the strength and speed necessary to be even more effective in the midfield position. She is extremely versatile and has improved greatly this fall on both ends of the field. Her smarts and her quick feet will enable Laura to see valuable playing time this year."