Class of 2007
Field Hockey, Basketball, Softball

Lori Neyhard, Class of 2007, was a three sport athlete, playing Field Hockey, Basketball and Softball all four years at Central Columbia. In basketball, Lori's team was the 2005-06, 2006-07 Mid-Penn Champions, 2006-07 District IV Runner Up and the PIAA Eastern Quarter Finalists. In 2005-06, the basketball team's record was 17-1 in the league and 21-5 overall. Lori was a Mid-Penn First Team All-Star in 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007. Single season record for offensive rebounds (147) and averaged 10.2 rebounds per game during the 2005-06 season. Lori obtained new school records by scoring 529 points, grabbing 307 rebounds, 151 made free throws, 186-2 pt. goals during the 2006-2007 season. During her career she accumulated 1,023 rebounds, creating a new school record. She received the PIAA District IV Outstanding Female Athlete Award in 2006-07. In softball, Lori was a member of the team that captured the Mid-Penn Championship in 2004-05 and in 2006 were District IV Runners Up. In 2006, they had an undefeated season with a record of 19-0. Lori was Central Columbia's Softball Rookie of the Year in 2004, a Mid-Penn First Team All-Star in 2005, 2006, and 2007 and a Mid-Penn Player of the Year in 2006. After high school, Lori attended Bloomsburg University and earned a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Elementary Education and Special Education. She earned Dean's List status and received the Bloomsburg University Scholar Athlete Award in 2008 through 2011. She was a College National Fastpitch Coaches Association All American Scholar Athlete in 2011 and in 2010 was a part of the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Championship Team. Also in 2010, her team went to DII college softball World Series and placed fifth. She works full time as a special education teacher and is the Head Softball Coach in the Benton Area School District. In 2014, Lori was inducted into the District IV Softball Hall of Fame.