Liz Presto Class: Sophomore Hometown: Bethlehem, Pa. High School: Bethlehem Catholic Height: 5-7 Position: C B/T: R/R

2011 (FRESHMAN YEAR)
Saw time in 16 games, starting four as a designated hitter...Had one hit in 15 plate appearances, scoring four runs and notching one RBI...Made debut plate appearance against Georgetown (2/26) as a pinch hitter...Earned pinch-hitting walk at then-No. 1 Georgia (3/10)...Earned first hit of the season against Bowling Green (3/11), recording a double, going 1-for-2 in first career start with a walk and two run scored...Crossed the plate once and had an RBI on a fielder's choice against Belmont (3/13)...Made Big Ten debut against Wisconsin (3/26) in a pinch-hitting appearance...Scored one run after being walked at Illinois (4/3).

BEFORE PENN STATE
Named to the All-State First Team and All-Area Second Team as a senior...Part of the 2009 PIAA Runner-up, 2009 District champions as well as the 2008 and 2009 Conference champions coached by Richard Mazza...Lettered four years in softball...Earned two letters in basketball.

PERSONAL
Elizabeth Presto was born November 3, 1992 in Easton, Pa. to James and Cindy Presto...Has one brother named James...Father, James, played football at Temple University, while brother, James, played golf at Widener University...Majoring in kinesiology with the intent to be a physical therapist after graduation.

QUOTING PRESTO ON PENN STATE
"I chose Penn State because I love the big atmosphere, the academics and softball program is top notch here."

QUOTING PETRINI ON PRESTO
"Liz has continued to develop behind the plate, but perhaps has made her biggest strides offensively. Her power is incredible, and with an additional year of experience at this level under her belt, she has the opportunity to come into her own. She has a cannon for an arm behind the plate and is continuing to learn to command the game."