GENERAL: A local product that demonstrates strong defensive abilities...Looks to rebound from knee surgery.

BEFORE SIENA: Lettered in lacrosse, soccer, and indoor track at Shenendehowa High School...As a junior, she scored 20 goals and racked up 16 assists...Recognized as a scholar athlete for all sports seasons...Two-time Times Union All-Star...First Team All-Suburban Council...Member of the 2004 State Championship Team for soccer...Named Academic All-American as a senior.

PERSONAL: Born August 22, 1988...Daughter of David and Linda Papa...Has an older sister, Ashley, who attended the University of New Hampshire...A biology major...Chose Siena because of the academic excellence and the opportunity to play lacrosse at a competitive level.