At Delaware: Expected to start in the center of the Blue Hen backfield.

2004: Appeared in 17 matches while starting 16 in the Delaware backfield • led a  defense that allowed a conference-best 0.89 goals per game • recorded one shot on the year.

2003: Appeared in 13 matches for the Blue Hens as a freshman while starting eight • recorded one shot on the year.

High School: Named the Delaware County Player of the Year as a a senior • lettered four years in soccer at Strath-Haven High School • led team to state championship as a senior • four-year All-Main Line selection and three-time All-Central League honoree • also lettered in basketball and lacrosse • honor roll student all four years of high school.

Personal: Lauren Natalie Petchel • born January 20, 1985 • daughter of Steve and Valerie Petchel • older of two children • business marketing major at Delaware.