Christina Bernal Class: Freshman Hometown: Barnegat, N.J. High School: Barnegat HS Position: Throws

BEFORE MARYLAND - Only participated in track & field as a junior and senior at Barnegat High School... Finished third in the country as a senior in javelin with a throw of 108' 10''... Also lettered four years in volleyball, two in softball and twice in swimming... Led the volleyball team to the B-South Championship in high school.

PERSONAL - Daughter of Aldo and Linda Bernal... Plans on majoring in psychology... Was a member of the National Honors Society in high school... Helped her high school raise over $50,000 for Relay for Life... Lists Mark Herzlich as her sports hero... Plans on being a sports psychologist after graduation... Chose Maryland over the University of New Haven.