"It is great when you can land the top local players, and Cody is that," said Head Coach Ron Goodson.  "He led Minford to the Regional last year with 33 goals and 23 assist.  We are getting a great offensive player in Cody and I think he will adjust to the college game well."

The Shawnee State Men’s Soccer Team has signed four players to continue their soccer careers for the Bears for the 2009 season. 

Brandon Prince earned three letters in soccer at Groveport Madison as sweeper.  He was twice named 2^nd Team all-conference and Defensive MVP. As sweeper, Prince has accumulated one goal and five assists during his high school career. “Brandon will give us some size in the back,” said Bears Head Coach Ron Goodson. “He is a quality defender and will strengthen our defense. We expect big things from Brandon.”

Lance Dunbarger (pictured to the right) joins the Bears after his career as midfielder at Marietta High School.  “Lance has good ball skills and reads the field well,” said Coach Goodson.  “He comes from a strong high school program and looked good in our try-outs. I look for Lance to battle for a starting position in the midfield and add depth to our team this season.”

Northeastern’s Ryan Hooper has signed a letter of intent to continue his soccer career at Shawnee State.  Hooper has earned 1^st Team All-OHC honors as goalie at Northeastern High School.  In his career he has tallied 255 saves.  “We are excited to add Ryan to our team for this season,” said Coach Goodson. “Ryan is 6-5 and will give us a lot of size at the goalie position. We are very impressed with his abilities.  Ryan covers the goal well and will contend for the starting position in the net.”