Honors and Awards

• AU Most Outstanding Player (2008-09)
• AU Recordholder (100-Meter Dash in 2009)

2008-09 (Freshman): Chosen as the team's most outstanding performer as a freshman…Finished runner-up in both the 100 and 200-meter dashes at the MCC Outdoor Championships in Dubuque, breaking the school record in the 100 and setting a personal record in the 200…Also was a member of AU record-setting 4x100 and 4x400-meter relay teams as a freshman.

Prior to Ashford: Three-year state qualifier for various relay teams while at Sterling High School…Member of three conference-winning teams at Sterling…Member of two state-qualifying 4x200-meter relay squads and a 4x100-meter relay unit as a junior…Named team MVP and a captain while garnering all-conference honorable mention accolades in senior year…Lists personal records in the 200-meter dash (26.6) and in the 100-meter dash (12.7)…Coached by Jason Fargher and Tyler Gaumer.

Personal: Born Laura Christine Minertz on Dec. 29, 1989…Daughter of Ed and Lois Minertz…Has an older sister, Rachel…Enjoys showing cattle at the county fair over the summer, going to movies, spending time with friends and competing in track.

Major: Sports and Recreation Management.