Bennett is a four-year varsity letterman. She played three years for the Panthers of Chesapeake High School and her senior year for the Pointers of South Point High School.

As a senior the center averaged 12 points and seven rebounds per game and earned Division III Southeast All-District recognition.

Shawnee State competes in the Mid-South Conference.  During the 2010-2011 season the Bears compiled a season record of 27-10 and 13-5 in the MSC to finish second overall.  The Bears made their first appearance in the NAIA Division I Tournament and advanced to the Fab Four.

The Franklin, OH native averaged over 17 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks per game, while shooting over 40% from beyond the arc.

During her basketball career, Young was named All-American three times as well as being named to the All-Region Team three times. She was captain for three years and named Team MVP twice.

While attending Shawnee State, she plans on majoring in Business. .

Shawnee State competes in the Mid-South Conference.  During the 2010-2011 season the Bears compiled a season record of 27-10 and 13-5 in the MSC to finish second overall.  The Bears made their first appearance in the NAIA Division I Tournament and advanced to the Fab Four.

IRONTON'S ELSWICK SIGNS WITH SSU
3/31/2011
Ironton High School's Nikki Elswick has signed a letter of intent to continue her basketball career at Shawnee State. 

The forward/center was named District 13 Co-Player of the Year as she averaged over 20.6 points, 11 rebounds and one steal per game as a senior, while shooing over 55% from the field. She earned 3rd Team All-Ohio and was selected as the District 13 North-South All-Star Representative.

Elswick also lettered four years in softball and three times in volleyball. In softball as a junior she accumulated a .391 batting average with 21 runs scored and 35 runs batted in.

Elswick plans on majoring in Radiology while attending Shawnee State.

Shawnee State competes in the Mid-South Conference.  During the 2010-2011 season the Bears compiled a season record of 27-10 and 13-5 in the MSC to finish second overall.  The Bears made their first appearance in the NAIA Division I Tournament and advanced to the Fab Four.

Dailey is a four-year letter winner in basketball for the Pioneers.  She averaged 11 points, seven rebounds, three blocks, two assists and two steals for game.

While attending Shawnee State, Dailey plans to study Occupational Therapy.

This is Shawnee State's first year competing in the Mid-South Conference. 

Pictured: Front Row L to R: brother Levi Dailey, mother Kendra Dailey, Erin Dailey, father Barry Dailey. Back Row L to R: Zane Trace Principle Todd Holdren, SSU Head Coach Robin Hagen-Smith, Zane Trace Head Coach Joe Dunkle and Zane Trace Guidance Counselor Linda Holder.  

BEARS SIGN MINERVA'S KASSIDY HARDGROVE
12/13/2010

Hardgrove is a four-year letter winner in basketball for the Lions and has helped guide the Lions to a 53-18 record the past three years, including to the Regional Finals in 2010.  As a junior she averaged over 11 points per game and was named 1st Team All-Northeastern Buckeye Conference and 1st Team All-Stark County.  She broke Minerva's school record for 3-point goals in a single game as she tallied eight versus Northwest. 

Hardgrove has also earned varsity letters in track twice as well as cross country, softball and soccer once.  As a junior she earned 1st Team All-NBC honors in track and placed 8th at the State Meet.  She holds track records in the 800 meters, 4 x 200, 4 x 400, and the 4 x 800. 

While attending Shawnee State, Hardgrove will be majoring in Education. 

This is Shawnee State's first year in competing in the Mid-South Conference. 

Pictured: L to R: father Michael Hardgrove, Kassidy Hardgrove, mother Julie Hardgrove and SSU Head Coach Robin Hagen-Smith.