Shippensburg University Athletics to Induct Seven Notable Athletes into Athletic Hall of Fame

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Shippensburg University will celebrate the outstanding achievements of seven former student-athletes by inducting them into its Athletic Hall of Fame on October 24. The 40th annual induction ceremony will take place at the Tuscarora Room inside Reisner Dining Hall, featuring a luncheon and short speeches from each inductee. The event is a testament to the dedication and success of these individuals, who have left an indelible mark on the university's athletic programs.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 40th annual Shippensburg University Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony will feature seven former student-athletes, including Ray Ellis '53, Keri Hopkins Gehring '02, Mark Murphy '07, Amanda Raudabaugh Geier '12/'15M, Katrina Spratford-Sterling '13, Briana "Bre" White Schwartz '14, and Matt Wright '10.
  • Ray Ellis '53, a team captain under legendary coach Vinton Rambo, led the Shippensburg Football team to a 27-4-1 record, including undefeated seasons in 1952 and 1953.
  • Keri Hopkins Gehring '02, a four-time IWLCA All-American, is one of only two players in SU history to earn All-America honors in all four seasons.
  • Mark Murphy '07, a wrestler from 2004 to 2007, became one of only two Raiders to qualify for the national championships in all four seasons and earned NCAA Division II All-America honors three times.
  • Amanda Raudabaugh Geier '12/'15M, a distance runner, holds the all-time PSAC indoor record (2:09.39) and the outdoor school record (2:07.62) in the 800-meter event.
  • Katrina Spratford-Sterling '13, a distance runner, attained eight All-America awards, including three in cross country and two outdoors.
  • Briana "Bre" White Schwartz '14, a field hockey player, is one of only two players in school history to graduate as a four-time All-American.
  • Matt Wright '10, a pitcher, holds the PSAC record for career strikeouts with 333 in just three seasons.

Statistics:

  • The Shippensburg University Athletic Hall of Fame is celebrating its 40th annual induction ceremony.
  • Shippensburg Football went 27-4-1 during Ray Ellis '53's career.
  • Keri Hopkins Gehring '02 earned four IWLCA All-American awards in four seasons.
  • Mark Murphy '07 qualified for the national championships in all four seasons as a wrestler.
  • Amanda Raudabaugh Geier '12/'15M holds the all-time PSAC indoor record (2:09.39) and the outdoor school record (2:07.62) in the 800-meter event.
  • Katrina Spratford-Sterling '13 attained eight All-America awards.
  • Briana "Bre" White Schwartz '14 graduated as a four-time All-American in field hockey.
  • Matt Wright '10 holds the PSAC record for career strikeouts with 333 in three seasons.

Sources:

  • Shippensburg University Athletics, news release (date not specified)
  • Ray Ellis '53 bio
  • Keri Hopkins Gehring '02 bio
  • Mark Murphy '07 bio
  • Amanda Raudabaugh Geier '12/'15M bio
  • Katrina Spratford-Sterling '13 bio
  • Briana "Bre" White Schwartz '14 bio
  • Matt Wright '10 bio