2025-26 Track and Field Roster
Lara DeFazio
- Class:
- Freshman
- Position:
- Jumps
- Height:
- 5-7
- Hometown:
- Sewickley, Pa.
- Prev School:
- Eden Christian Academy
Prep
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
The incredible Christian community here was unlike any other college. They have amazing facilities and coaches who care deeply about each athlete.
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
Pray! Praying calms me down and centers my heart on the reason why I am competing and who I am competing for.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My Mom and Dad inspire me to work hard, not only on the track but also in the classroom, and I have seen their words play out in their own lives as they continue to grow in their careers.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Winning the regional meet my senior year.
If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
4, I used it as my number when I played soccer in high school.
Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
Anna DeFazio, cousin, cross country & track and field, Saint Francis University
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Dinner, anything seafood but especially crab!
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Messages
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Hiking
Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
Samson, a boxer-english bulldog mix
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Anna Hall
What is your favorite possession and why?
My thera gun, because I am always sore from practice.
What is your go-to karaoke song?
“Shake it Off” by Taylor Swift
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Italy, some of my family is from Italy and I think the Italian alps are beautiful.
- Graduated from Eden Christian Academy
- As a senior, placed fifth in the high jump at the Pennsylvania AA state meet after winning the WPIAL long jump title
- Set school records in the long jump (18-6.5), triple jump (37-6.25) and high jump (5-4)
- Daughter of Daniel and Erin DeFazio
- Cousin Anna DeFazio ran cross country and track & field at Saint Francis
- Birthday is May 16
- Plans to major in biomedical sciences
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
The incredible Christian community here was unlike any other college. They have amazing facilities and coaches who care deeply about each athlete.
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
Pray! Praying calms me down and centers my heart on the reason why I am competing and who I am competing for.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My Mom and Dad inspire me to work hard, not only on the track but also in the classroom, and I have seen their words play out in their own lives as they continue to grow in their careers.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
Winning the regional meet my senior year.
If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
4, I used it as my number when I played soccer in high school.
Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
Anna DeFazio, cousin, cross country & track and field, Saint Francis University
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Dinner, anything seafood but especially crab!
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Messages
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Hiking
Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
Samson, a boxer-english bulldog mix
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Anna Hall
What is your favorite possession and why?
My thera gun, because I am always sore from practice.
What is your go-to karaoke song?
“Shake it Off” by Taylor Swift
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Italy, some of my family is from Italy and I think the Italian alps are beautiful.
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