GENERAL: Young goaltender with lots of potential...Solid skills between the pipes...Can instruct a defense well.

BEFORE SIENA: Lettered two years in lacrosse at Plymouth-Whitemarsh High School...Suburban I All-League Honorable Mention...Earned the Coaches Award in 2006.

PERSONAL: Born January 14, 1988 in Philadelphia, Pa...Daughter of Stephen and Meredith Marando-Blanck...Has an older brother, Robert, and a younger sister, Stephanie...A sociology major.

McHERRON ON BLANCK: "Amanda had a solid fall campaign and will compete for playing time this season. She shows promise for the future."