NITTANY LION CAREER
2008: Saw time in 13 games while starting seven for the Nittany Lions... compiled a perfect fielding percentage with 15 putouts... made her first career appearance against East Carolina (2/24)... recorded a career high two hits against Dartmouth (3/15)... inked a career high two RBIs with her first career double against Bucknell (3/25).
High School
First team all conference her freshman and junior years, she was named rookie of the year her freshman season... ... first team all-district her sophomore year... she was the outstanding offensive player of the year every year but her freshman season... led Williamsport Area to 2007 District Championship... also lettered in basketball her freshman and sophomore years.
Personal
The daughter of Randy and Jeanette Lukens, her full name is Janelle Irene Lukens... plans to major in communications and go into advertising... has a younger brother Owen (12)... born on August 22, 1989, she enjoys running, reading, shopping, and spending time with friends and family... is a fan of the New York Yankees and her favorite movie is For the Love of the Game.
Coach[apos]s Quote
'Janelle is another success story from our summer camp program. She came to us a couple of years ago and has really developed into a nice catcher behind the plate. As a lefty, she provides a unique spark and has done a great job with our pitchers in the bullpen. We will look to her to fill in some key roles for us this spring.'