2007-08: Top finisher and broke the school records for NJIT in five XC meets. ... T&F -- she has already set records in the 1000, 1500, mile, 3000 steeplechase, 3000, 5000, and 10000 meter events.

Prior to NJIT: Third-team all-State for coach Walter Blueler at Parsippany. ... State Group 2 1600 Champions. ... New Jersey group 2 mile champion.

Personal: Amanda Leigh Hefferan. ...daughter of Linda Hefferan. ... Aunt (Peg Hefferan) is Assistant Athletic Director at Wagner College.