SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. – Shippensburg University head coach Andrew Hale has confirmed the recruitment of nine student-athletes who have each agreed to attend the university and will suit up for Raider women's swimming for the 26-2027 season.
 
The recruiting class includes seven swimmers from Pennsylvania and one apiece from Florida and Maryland.
 
"I'm incredibly excited to welcome these nine outstanding young women to the Shippensburg swimming family," Hale stated. "This class represents not only tremendous talent in the pool, but also the character, work ethic, and commitment to excellence that define our program. I have no doubt they will make an immediate impact on our already outstanding team culture while contributing at a high level both athletically and academically. We can't wait to see them grow as student-athletes and become an important part of what we're building here at Shippensburg."
 
The full list of recruits is as follows (in alphabetical order):
 
Alexa Ducharme
Dover, Pa./Homeschool
 
Homeschool: Competed at the club level for York YMCA Swimming under coach Michael Brooks…2026 YMCA state medalist…a two-time YMCA state qualifier…completed 31 dual-enrollment credits…maintained a 4.0 college and unweighted high school GPA…a member of the Wodd Honors College.
 
About Ducharme: Full name is Alexa Michelle Ducharme…is the daughter of Stephen and Rande Ducharme…has a sibling, Ava.
 
Katherine Green
Barto, Pa./Boyertown Area
 
Boyertown Area Senior High School: Competed in the breaststroke for the Bears…was the team's highest point-scorer as a senior…also competed in lacrosse and flag football.
 
About Green: Full name is Katherine Lily Green.
 
Maddy Juba
Lancaster, Pa./Lampeter-Strasburg
 
Lampeter-Strasburg High School: Totaled four varsity letters for the Pioneers under coaches Kylie Hearn and Christopher Sommers…competed at the club level for Lancaster Aquatic Club under coaches Casey Coble and JD Abercrombie…a four-time PIAA Class 2A state qualifier…broke school records in the 200 yard freestyle relay and 400 yard freestyle relay at the state championships her sophomore year…a four-time district qualifier…District 3 Class 2A bronze medalist in the 200 yard freestyle (2025) and the 500 yard freestyle (2026)…earned 25 championship medals during her high school career…a four-time Lampeter-Strasburg Winter Sports All-Star…two-time High Point MVP (2025, 2026)…CBS 21 Athlete of the Week (2025)…distinguished honor roll student…dual enrollment at Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC)…HACC Dean's List (4.0 GPA)…graduated high school with a 3.65 GPA.
 
About Juba: Full name is Madelyn R. Juba…is the daughter of Paul and Kimberly Juba…has a sister, Emma.
 
Madalyn Kauffman
Shippensburg, Pa./Shippensburg Area
 
Shippensburg Area Senior High School: Earned four varsity letters for the Greyhounds under coaches Jonathan Hoffman and Deb Hoffman…competed at the club level for Shippensburg Aquatic Club under coach Jonathan Hoffman…a three-time district qualifier…a four-time Mid Penn qualifier in two individual events…a three-time district qualifier…high honor roll student…graduated with a 4.0 GPA…Lenfest Scholar finalist…also lettered in cross country.
 
About Kauffman: Full name is Madalyn Jean Kauffman…is the daughter of Heather Kauffman…has four brothers: Xavier, Joseph, Andrew and Leo; and two sisters: Mariah and Kiana.
 
Ella McGuckin
Ambler, Pa./Upper Dublin
 
Upper Dublin High School: Earned four varsity letters for the Cardinals under coaches Brandon Pierce and Patrick Redican…competed at the club level for Upper Dublin Aquatic Club under coach Brandon Pierce…is a four-time district qualifier…also lettered in lacrosse.
 
About McGuckin: Full name is Ella McGuckin…is the daughter of Bob and Nicole McGuckin…has three sisters: Mollie, Willa and Callie.
 
Grace Mills
West Chester, Pa./B. Reed Henderson
 
B. Reed Henderson High School: Lettered for the Warriors under coaches Thomas McCormick and Jeff Bott…competed at the club level for Westtown Aquatic Club under JJ Rudisill…a 2026 All-Ches-Mont League honoree…aided a Warrior squad that qualified for states her sophomore year and districts in each of her last three seasons.
 
About Mills: Full name is Grace Mills…is the daughter of David and Stephanie Mills…has a sister, Olivia.
 
Eloise Mothersbaugh
Horsham, Pa./Hatboro-Horsham
 
Hatboro-Horsham Senior High School: Earned four varsity letters for the Hatters under head coach Kip Emig…competed at the club level for Hatboro Horsham Aquatic Association under coach Mike McBryan…won PIAA Class AAA state gold as a sophomore competing in the 200-yard freestyle relay…team captain…honor roll student…graduated with a 3.9 GPA.
 
About Mothersbaugh: Full name is Eloise Frances Mothersbaugh…is the daughter of Kate Hanisco and Rodney Mothersbaugh…has two siblings: Parker Mothersbaugh and Michaela Gulen.
 
Lia Richards
Crystal Rivers, Fla./Crystal Rivers
 
Crystal Rivers High School: Totaled four varsity letters for the Pirates under head coach Michelle Dickemann…competed at the club level for Sun Coast Swim Team under Dickemann…an 11-time state qualifier and two-time finalist…four-time regional runner-up…a four-time district champion...two-time county champion…owns five school records and one county record…honor roll student…academic varsity letter recipient…AP Scholar Award…National Honor Society…ranked third in a class of nearly 300…graduated with a 4.727 GPA…took five AP classes and eight college courses as a dual enrollment student at the College of Central Florida…also lettered in weightlifting, where she was a two-time regional qualifier and undefeated in dual meets.
 
About Richards: Full name is Lia Marie Richards…is the daughter of Bernadette Richards.
 
Grace Williams
Towson, Md./George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology
 
George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology: Competed at the club level for North Baltimore Aquatic Club under coach Paul Yetter.
 
About Williams: Full name is Grace Isabel Williams.