Before Bryant: Attended Lakeland High School in Shrub Oak, N.Y., and played field hockey under the direction of head coach Sharon Sarsen…Helped lead her squad to a trio of conectutive league championships including a 21-1 record her senior season…Part of a defense that allowed just four goals the entire season…A Journal News all-star selection…Played in the Empire State Games in 2002 and earned a bronze medal…Also played basketball for two years and lacrosse for four years…A scholar-athlete who is also a member of the National Honor Society.

Personal: Jenna Marie DeMello was born May 14, 1987…Has two brothers, Lou and Mike…She is the daughter of Joy and Lou DeMello.