Erica Farler Class: Freshman Hometown: Simpsonville, S.C. High School: Greenville Charter Height: 5-3 Event: Pole Vault/Sprints Major: Physical Education

Before USC Upstate: Member of track and field and basketball teams at Greenville Tech Charter ... Named all-region and all-state in the hurdles and was a member of the 2009 All-Star team.

Personal: Born Oct. 22, 1990 ... Daughter of Greg and Yvonne Farler ... Has one brother, Richard ... A physical education major ... Favorite book is "Twilight" ... Favorite singer is Elvis Presley ... Favorite actress is Catherine Heigl ... Favorite movie is "Baby Mama" ... Favorite food is macaroni ... Favorite sports figure is Candace Parker ... Enjoys basketball, track and horseback riding ... Dream job is to be a physical therapist.