Russ Rose Then (2012): “Lara comes from a good high school team, even though she was home schooled, and club program. She competes hard and has a good work ethic. I think she’ll make contributions and will develop. She’s a rough-minded kid who doesn’t say much but goes hard.”
Russ Rose Now (2025): “Laura was homeschooled and came from a good club program. She didn’t play a lot, but she stayed with the program all 4 years, and always worked hard while she was on the team. She was a great representative of the program, always trying to find ways to make a contribution. She’s working now with club kids in the Pittsburg area, and I’m sure she’s equally successful.”
2012 Season (Freshman): Saw action in 16 of 36 matches and 24 of 125 sets as a serving a defensive specialist … tallied 3 aces and 5 digs for the season … made her collegiate debut against Morehead State (8/24).
Before Penn State: Was homeschooled in the Mars Area School District in Mars, Pa. … was a 4-year varsity letterwinner and team captain … led her team to the Section Championships 3 times … was a 2-time First Team All-Section selection … named to the All-WPIAL Second Team in 2010 and earned a spot on the All-WPIAL First Team in 2011 … was a 2011 First Team All-State honoree.
