The College of New Jersey Athletics

BEFORE TCNJ: Standout in cross country, track, and lacrosse at Mountain Lakes High School ... All-conference honoree all four years in cross country, including first-team awards as a junior and senior, and helped Lakers win sectional title as a senior ... Received all-league and all-county honorable mention in lacrosse, helping the Lakers win three consecutive sectional championships ... Sectional champion in the 800 meters and Group 1 champion in the 4x400 relay ... Medaled 18 times in track as a senior ... National Honor Society and ASL National Honor Society member ... Received Scholar-Athlete Award from the Morris County Secondary Schools Athletic Directors Association (2025)

WHY TCNJ? Close to home, affordable, welcoming community, caring coaches, excellent academic opportunities, pretty campus

PERSONAL: Birthday is November 29 ... Parents are Robert and Martha Jean Purnell ... Siblings are Troy, Chase, and Leyla ... Biggest athletic thrill has been winning sectional titles in all of the sports she participated in during high school ... Hobbies include research, bracelet making, and shopping ... Favorite athletes are Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Simone Biles ... Favorite sport is skiing and used to be a competitive golfer