Stephanie Louden
THIS YEAR: A late addition to the Cougar roster, sophomore Stephanie Louden is a terrific athlete who is picking up distance running for the first time in her life ... Has the raw talent to become a contributor by season's end ... Has good speed and great endurance.
HIGH SCHOOL: Was a 2-sport standout at Monarch High in Louisville, Colo., earning all-conference honors in both basketball and soccer ... Also collected all-region recognition in basketball ... Was named Monarch's female athlete of the year as a 2007 senior ... As a junior, was a member of the Coyotes' basketball team that advanced to the “Elite Eight” of the state tournament.
PERSONAL: Born May 12, 2009, in Boulder, Colo. ... Parents are Steve and Janice Louden ... Has a brother (Hunter) and a sister (Rachael) ... Her uncle is Steve Tasker, former NFL standout wide receiver with the Buffalo Bills and current CBS broadcaster ... Majoring in applied exercise science with a minor in business administration ... Wants to become a nutritionist ... Enjoys snowboarding.
