Lauren Ellis Class: Sophomore Hometown: West Florence, SC High School: West Florence Event: Sprints

Collegiate Career Bests:
200 Meters: 25.58
400 Meters: 60.30

High School: The 2011 and 2009 South Carolina 4A State Champion in the 400 meters ... placed second in the 200 meters and third in the 100 meters at the 2009 state meet ... a five-time All-State team member and six-time All-Region team member ... The West Florence team MVP five times ... earned the honor of the West Florence School District Female Athlete of the Year in 2011 ... helped West Florence to region title from 2007-09 ... owns the West Florence school record in the 100 meters (12.12), the 200 meters (24.38), the 400 meters (54.29), the high jump (5-6) and was a member the school-record setting relays at both 4x100 meters and 4x200 meters.

Personal: Major is undeclared, but considering a career as a veterinarian ... daughter of Dr. Richard and Linda Ellis ... has two brothers, Richie (older) and Ryan (younger) ... enjoys reading, traveling and watching movies.