Freshman
Indianapolis, Ind./Lawrence Central

High School: Placed seventh at the state meet in the discus as a junior ... improved over 5' in the shot put her senior year to place fourth in state ... best mark was 44' 11" ... placed sixth in state as a senior in the discus with a best of 138' 9" ... sectional champion in both shot put and discus ... regional champion in discus. Ceronie's Comment's: "Lauren is extremely talented, but hasn't had the benefit of year-round training as of yet. I think she will blossom in a college-level program where she has technical coaching on a daily basis coupled with a structured strength training program." Personal: Received an academic scholarship to Miami ... undeclared major ... daughter of Vernon and Tina Collins.