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Shippensburg University Athletics Honors Two Notable Figures: Heather Chantiles and Alison Van Scyoc

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Shippensburg University Athletics is proud to recognize two individuals who have made significant contributions to the world of softball. Heather Chantiles '08, a former standout player, was named one of the top 25 Mid-Penn softball players of the century by PennLive. Chantiles' impressive career statistics include a .472 batting average, which still stands as the school record, and a .492 career on-base percentage. Her 112 hits in 2006 remain the all-time PSAC single-season record. Meanwhile, Head Coach Alison Van Scyoc has led the Raiders to a 246-169 record in nine seasons, including a notable postseason run in 2025 when the team earned its third-ever trip to the NCAA Division II Softball Championships.

Key Takeaways:

  • Heather Chantiles '08 was named one of the top 25 Mid-Penn softball players of the century by PennLive, in recognition of her outstanding performance during her time at Central Dauphin High School and Shippensburg University.
  • Chantiles holds the record for career batting average at Central Dauphin High School with a .472 average, achieved in a mere three seasons.
  • Her 112 hits in 2006 remain the all-time PSAC single-season record, demonstrating her exceptional skill and consistency on the field.
  • Chantiles was named the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) Women's Scholar-Athlete of the Year in 2006, showcasing her academic achievements and dedication to both athletics and education.
  • Head Coach Alison Van Scyoc has amassed an impressive 246-169 record in nine seasons as the head softball coach at Shippensburg University.
  • Van Scyoc led the Raiders to their third-ever trip to the NCAA Division II Softball Championships in 2025, Including victories over No. 16 East Stroudsburg and No. 14 Kutztown.
  • Van Scyoc's coaching experience spans her four-year varsity career at the University of Virginia, where she was a captain and starting catcher, and her high school career at Shippensburg Area Senior High School, during which she helped lead the team to the state championship game.

Statistics:

  • 246-169: Alison Van Scyoc's overall coaching record in nine seasons as the head softball coach at Shippensburg University.
  • 2004-06: Heather Chantiles' years as a player at Shippensburg University, during which she achieved notable records.
  • 112 hits: Chantiles' record single-season hits in 2006, still the all-time PSAC single-season record.
  • .492: Chantiles' career on-base percentage, second in school history.
  • 36 wins: The number of wins the Raiders achieved in the 2025 season, leading to their postseason run.
  • 3: The number of times Shippensburg University has appeared in the NCAA Division II Softball Championships.

Sources:

  • PennLive: "Top 25 Mid-Penn softball players of the century"
  • Shippensburg University Athletics: News Release (no specific date)

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