Laura Kochenash
	Class: Freshman Hometown: Farmingdale, N.J High School: Howell Height: 5-5½ Position: Distance

Before UMass: A 2011 graduate of Howell High School ... Was a four year letter winner under coach John Hein ... Named Most Improved Player as a sophomore and junior ... Garnered the Coach's Award as a senior ... Tabbed a Scholar-Athlete all four years ... Won the NJJIAA Woman in Sport's Award as a senior.

Personal: Laura Elizabeth Kochenash ... Born December 15, 1992 in Westchester, Pa. ... Daughter of Thomas Kochenash and Mary Ostrowski ... Sister to Michael ... Majoring in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.