Personal
Born in Madison, South Dakota...parents are Jack and Peggy...majoring in physical education.
Before BYU
five-time track and cross country MVP at Madison High...two-time high school Female Athlete of the Year...all-state in cross country five times...three-time state champion...four-time state champ in 3200m...voted a member of South Dakota's Elite 15 of women's athletics...1998 high school All-American in cross country...holds school records in the 800m (2:20.4), 1600m (5:17) and 3200m (11:25)...also lettered in volleyball.