Amelia Loughery

Class:
Sophomore
Position:
D
Height:
5-4
Prev School:
Pennridge High School
Hometown:
Bedminster, Pa.

2024 (So.)

Appeared in five games
Tallied one shot and one ground ball
Included on CUSA Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll

2023 (Fr.)

Appeared in six games
Included on ASUN Academic Honor Roll
Made Liberty debut on March 8 in a 15-5 to James Madison
Totaled three goals on five shots
Scored two goals in a 26-6 win over Stetson on April 15
Took two free position shots

Prep

Graduate of Pennridge High School
Earned Suburban 1 Conference second team all-league honors as a senior as well as PASLA All-Academic squad status
Received Suburban 1 Conference first team all-league accolades as a junior for the Pennridge Rams, tallying 36 goals to go along with 12 assists, 48 points, 37 ground balls and 28 caused turnovers
Served as varsity team co-captain during senior year
Split time between the varsity and junior varsity squads as a freshman and scored a combined 32 goals
Named to Distinguished Honor Roll two times at Pennridge and also a two-year National Honor Society member
Competed at the club level for Ultimate Lacrosse

Personal

Daughter of Rob and Kathy Loughery
Father, Rob, played football at Dickinson
Mother, Kathy, played field hockey at Maryland
Sister, Grace, was a grad transfer on the Liberty lacrosse squad in 2023
Intends on majoring in biomedical sciences
Birthday is April 9

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I chose to attend Liberty University because of the Christ based aspect, the team, and the facilities here.

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
We have a dance party in the locker room to hype ourselves up.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My family inspires me the most because my parents and sisters are so amazing, and they inspire me to be like them.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
My most memorable athletic moment was beating Jacksonville in the regular season this past year for the first time.

If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
It was the number I had when I was a kid playing lacrosse.

Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My mom, Kathy Loughery, played field hockey for the University of Maryland. My dad, Rob Loughery, played football for Dickinson University. My sister, Grace Loughery, played lacrosse for the Naval Academy and for Liberty University.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Caesar Salad, it's just the best thing.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Snapchat

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Lifting

Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have two dogs, an English Setter named Oakley, and a Black Lab named Molly. I also have seven goats.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
My sisters.

What is your favorite possession and why?
My Bible is my favorite possession.

What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Shallow

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Italy, I have been there before and it was the best trip ever and I would love to go back.