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Amanda Salvadore
5-0, Monroe Township, N.J. (Monroe Township/Tri-State Lacrosse - Black)

COACH ELLIOTT ON SALVADORE: "Amanda is a workhorse and isn't afraid to get her hands dirty by doing the little things on the field. Amanda is a threat on offense, defense and in the midfield. She is very coachable and passionate. We are excited to welcome her, her sister and their entire family into our program."

HIGH SCHOOL: In four seasons with the Monroe Township lacrosse team, Salvadore scored 122 goals and contributed 68 assists. She was named the team's most improved player her freshman year. She continued improving, becoming a three-time first-team All-GMC selection. She was named her team's offensive MVP as a junior. Her senior year, she was honored as an All-Area selection and Monroe Scholar Athlete. She was a member of the Tri-State Lacrosse - Black team her first three years of high school. In 2012, the team posted an 11-3-2 record, and Salvadore was named the team's MVP at the Downington, Penn. Tournament. She was also a three-year varsity starter for both the Monroe Township field hockey and track teams. As a senior, she was the field hockey team captain and earned second-team All-Northern New Jersey honors. She also earned back-to-back first-team All-GMC honors in field hockey. She was a sprinter, hurdler and shot putter for the track team, running the 55-yard dash in 8.3 seconds.

IN THE CLASSROOM: Salvadore plans on majoring in integrative physiology. She is also interested in business.

PERSONAL: Amanda Rose Salvadore was born January 30, 1995 to Richard and Anna Salvadore. Her twin Melissa is also a member of the Buffaloes. She enjoys dancing and doing ceramics and nail art. She's a fan of Taylor Swift and the New York Giants. Her favorite athlete is Gabby Douglas. She was the vice president of her junior class, the girl representative for her town's rec advisory board and a member of the National Honor Society. She chose CU for the atmosphere and the experience of being somewhere totally different from her hometown. After graduation, she hopes to become an athletic trainer.