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AMANDA LAUER ..................... . . ..................... JUNIOR SIOUX CITY, IOWA SIOUX CITY EAST HIGH SCHOOL PREMIER ..................... 2014 • SEASON OUTLOOK HONORS AND AWARDS Amanda Lauer provided crucial depth down the stretch for the Huskers last season and will look to continue her work in that role this year. Lauer will aim to become a top contributor on beam. “I really see her finally breaking into the competitive lineups this season,” Nebraska Coach Dan Kendig said. “I see great things from her on beam with her powerful performance. Great team player, tremendous amount of focus and support for the entire team.” 2013 • SOPHOMORE SEASON Lauer provided necessary depth to the Husker roster in 2013. The sophomore saw exhibition competition several times during the season on beam, posting a high score of 9.825 against Illinois on Feb. 1. Lauer was named an Academic All-Big Ten honoree in 2013. 2012 • FRESHMAN SEASON Lauer worked to increase her skill set and adjust to the competition level of collegiate gymnastics in her first year at Nebraska. She was recognized for her work in the classroom following the 2012 season, earning NACGC/W Scholastic All-America honors. BEFORE NEBRASKA •Two-Time Junior Olympic National Qualifier Lauer competed for coaches Mike Durante and Stephanie Kelly at Premier Gymnastics in Omaha, Neb. Lauer was a Junior Olympic National Qualifier for two consecutive years (2009, 2010) and placed sixth on beam in 2010. Lauer was the 2010 Regional beam champion and placed second in the allaround. In addition, she was named the Nebraska beam champion at the state meet in 2010 and 2011, and the bars champion in 2011. Lauer placed fourth among Level 10 gymnasts at the 2011 Derby Classic, where she posted a 36.850 all-around score. •Region IV Champion (2010: BB) PERSONAL •NACGC/W Scholastic All-American (2012, 2013) •Big Ten Distinguished Scholar (2013) •Academic All-Big Ten (2013) •Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Fall Honor Roll (2011) •Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Spring Honor Roll (2012, 2013) •State Beam Champion (2010, 2011) •State Bars Champion (2011) Lauer was born on March 30, 1993, in Colorado Springs, Colo. Lauer is the daughter of Dan and Kim Lauer, and has a twin sister, Jen, who is also on the team. Lauer was a 4.0 student at Sioux City East High School where she was also part of the National Honor Society. Lauer is majoring in nutrition, exercise and health sciences at Nebraska. HUSKERS.COM | 27