High School: Was named to the Ohio Mid-East Team for having one of the sixth best time at the state meet... earned first team All-League honors as a sophomore and junior in cross country... set Mercy school records in the 1,600m and 4x800m relay... was a two-time district champion in the 3,200m.
Personal: Born Feb. 24, 1987... daughter of Richard and Susan Knopf... has one sister, Laura... intends to major in pre-physical therapy.