Megan Silas Class: Sophomore Hometown: Glenwood, Md. High School: Glenelg Height: 5-4 Position: Back Spot

As a freshman in 2003: Member of competitive cheer team that placed second at NCA Nationals in Daytona Beach, Fla.

Before Maryland: Graduated from Glenelg High School in Glenwood, Md., in 2004... lettered in cheering three times... also member of All-Galaxy Lacrosse team... All-County Field Hockey and Lacrosse awards... captain of field hockey and lacrosse teams.

Personal: Megan Silas... daughter of Kathy and Guy Silas... has two brothers, Michael and Patrick... majoring in business... chose Maryland for the business school and family tradition... says "everyone" in her family has graduated from Maryland... sister of Delta Delta Delta Sorority... lists biggest athletic thrill as being in first place after prelims at NCA Nationals.