Women's Basketball
SSU SIGNS ALL-STATE MICHIGAN GUARD
First Team All-Michigan point guard Bianca Barton has signed a letter of intent with Shawnee State University.  She is the fourth member of the Bears 2008 recruiting class. 

Barton averaged 15.6 points, 6.2 assists, 4.1 rebounds, and 4.2 steals during her senior season at Roeper High School.  In addition to earning 1^st Team All-State recognition, Barton was a 1^st Team All-League selection four straight years and league MVP as a senior.  She helped lead Roeper to a record 75 wins over the course of her four-year career. 

“I really liked the campus when I went for a visit,” said Barton.  “Not only that, but Coach Smith is the type of coach every player would want to play for.  The success we have there the next four years depends on how hard we work as a team.  I expect us to win a National Championship before my career is over.” 

“Bianca is an outstanding player,” said Coach Robin Hagen-Smith.  “She plays with great intensity and energy.  She really makes everyone around her better.  She should have an outstanding career at Shawnee State.” 

Shawnee State competes in the American Mideast Conference.  The Bears compiled a record of 27-3 during the 2007-2008 season and won the American Mideast Conference Championship.  SSU made its 13^th appearance in the NAIA National Tournament.

Softball
VALLEY’S ANDRONIS SIGNS WITH SHAWNEE STATE
Valley High School’s Stephenie Andronis has signed a letter of intent to play softball at Shawnee State University.  She is the third member of the Bears’ 2008 recruiting class.   

Andronis, a utility player, hit .400 or better each of her four years at Valley, including .462 as a senior.  She was 1^st Team All-Conference and 1^st Team All-District honors twice.  She also earned All-Ohio recognition two times.  In addition to softball, Stephenie also lettered in volleyball and swimming. 

“Shawnee State has a really good athletic training program,” said Andronis.  “The program along with softball made Shawnee State the choice for me.” 

“Stephenie is a very upbeat young lady,” said Shawnee State head coach Ralph Cole.  “Not only is she a very good hitter with great speed, she has a tremendous attitude.  I’m really looking forward to coaching her.” 

Shawnee State competes in the American Mideast Conference.  The Bears posted a record of 20-19 during the 2008 season.

Women's Soccer
SHAWNEE STATE SIGNS BAILEY HILL
Fayetteville Perry High School’s Bailey Hill has signed a letter of intent to play soccer at Shawnee State University.  She is the fifth member of the Bears’ 2008 recruiting class.  

Hill, a forward, was a four-year letter winner in soccer, cross country, and basketball.  She was a three-year All-League selection in soccer and was named All-League all four years in cross country. 

“Shawnee State was the perfect fit for me,” said Hill.  “It is the right size and it isn’t too far from home.  Hopefully, I can come in, learn a lot, and help the team have a successful season.” 

“Bailey is a fun player to watch,” said Shawnee State head coach Rob Appell.  “She plays with tenacity and all out aggressiveness every time she steps onto the field.  We have high expectations of her and expect her to provide offense from the outset.  We have no reason to believe she can’t be successful in doing so.” 

Shawnee State competes in the American Mideast Conference.  The Bears posted a 9-7-1 record in 2007 for their best finish in program history.

Volleyball
SSU VOLLEYBALL PICKS UP TRANSFER
The Shawnee State University Volleyball Team has accepted Rio Grande transfer Megan Willis.  She is the third member of the Bears’ 2008 recruiting class and is eligible for play this season.   

Willis, a junior outside hitter, played her high school volleyball at Lancaster High School.  While there, she was named 1^st Team All-OCC and 1^st Team All-District.   

At Rio Grande, Willis’ 4.34 kills per game ranked third in the American Mideast Conference.  She had an attack percentage of 24.5%.  She was named 1^st Team All-Freshman and Honorable Mention All-AMC as a sophomore. 

“I really liked the school when I went there to visit,” said Willis.  “Coach Kamer is putting together a really solid program and I’m looking forward to winning and having a lot of fun the next two years.” 

“Megan is an outstanding addition to our team,” said Shawnee State head coach Kristy Kamer.  “She is extremely talented and knows where to hit the ball.  We’re thrilled that she has decided to finish her collegiate career at Shawnee State.” 

Shawnee State competes in the American Mideast Conference.  The Bears posted a record of 18-16 during the 2007 season.

Men's Soccer
UNIOTO’S COOK SIGNS WITH SHAWNEE STATE
Unioto High School’s Timothy Cook has signed a letter of intent to play soccer at Shawnee State University.  He is the tenth member of the Bears’ 2008 recruiting class. 

Cook, a defensive sweeper, helped lead Unioto to a 20-3 record and an appearance in the state semi-finals as a senior.  He was twice named the team’s Defensive Player of the Year.  He earned 1^st Team All-District honors as a senior. 

“We are very pleased to sign Tim,” said Shawnee State head coach Ron Goodson.  “Tim is a very solid player from a strong high school program.  He’s very athletic and plays a very intelligent game.  He has a lot of potential and we think he has a chance to be an impact player in our program.” 

Shawnee State competes in the American Mideast Conference.   The Bears completed their most successful season in school history in 2007, posting a record of 7-9-2.

Baseball
SSU BASEBALL ADDS TWENTY-SEVEN
The Shawnee State University Baseball Team has signed a 27-member recruiting class.  The group of incoming players includes 23 freshmen and 4 transfers.

“We are extremely excited about this recruiting class,” said Coach Tom.  “Coach Chris Moore has done an outstanding job of identifying the best student-athletes for our program.  This is a diverse class and fills a number of needs.  Many of these young men will be able to step in right away and make an immediate impact.  I truly believe these men will play an integral role in putting Shawnee State Baseball back in the spotlight.”  [Read More]

Men's Basketball
SHAWNEE STATE SIGNS KELLOUGH
Huntington (OH) High School’s Josh Kellough has signed a letter of intent to continue his basketball career at Shawnee State University.  He is the third member of the Bears’ 2008 recruiting class.  

Kellough, a 5’10” point guard averaged 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists per game as a junior.  He averaged 20 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists per game as a senior.  He scored 1,319 points for his career.  He was the SVC Player of the Year each of the last two years and District Player of the Year in 2008.  He earned 2^nd Team All-State recognition as a senior. 

“Shawnee State is a great opportunity for me,” said Kellough.  “It is a great place for my family and friends to be able to support my athletic and academic career.  I’m looking forward to making Shawnee State the best team it can be.” 

“Josh is a fine young man and a talented basketball player,” said Shawnee State head coach Jeff Hamilton.  “He had an exceptional high school career and really developed into a great scoring point guard.  I’m looking forward to seeing him in a Bears uniform.” 

Shawnee State competes in the American Mideast Conference.  The Bears posted a record of 14-14 for the 2007-2008 season.