# 28 Laura Stephens

HOMETOWN:
Marion, OH

AGE: 28

HIGH SCHOOL:
Elgin High School, Marion OH

COLLEGE:
Ohio State University Marion

ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE:
Played softball since she was 7, volleyball, basketball and track in jr high, basketball and softball all 4 yrs in high school, co-ed softball several seasons since graduating. She grew up with an older brother and older boy cousins so she played alot of football outside with them as well through the yrs. This is her second yr with the Comets. She's on the defensive side of the ball. She's plays cornerback and had over 30 tackles last season.

OCCUPATION:
Landscaping Foreman, Spellacy's Turf-Lawn, Galena OH

PERSONAL INFORMATION:
Laura has a beautiful 7 yr old daughter Abby who is her whole world. She is the daughter of Paula (Jeff) Gamble and Rick (Carey) Stephens. She has an older brother Rickey (Brenda), younger sister Ashley (Justin) and a younger brother Jason. She has a stepbrother Corey (Candy) and stepsister Wendi (Rich). Three nieces..Claudia, Cassidy and Macie as well as two nephews Levi and Eli

INTERESTS:
Laura loves being outdoors, hiking, fourwheeling and fishing. Her favorite place to be is on her granparent's farm in Morrow County. Likes photography, bowling and playing pool. She loves spending time with her family and friends.

FAVORITE QUOTES:
You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.
Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate but that we are powerful beyond measure.

This season Laura is playing in Memory of her uncle Brian K. Mahan.