SHIPPENSBURG, Pa. – Shippensburg University head softball coach Alison Van Scyoc has confirmed the recruitment of eight student-athletes who have each agreed to attend the university and will join the Raiders for the 2026-27 season.
 
"When recruiting this class, we knew we would need a wealth of athleticism in order to maintain a competitive program," Van Scyoc said. "This class is very balanced with speed, power, pitching, and work ethic. We have already seen their commitment to growth and learning early in the fall. They are eager and hungry to make an impact, and from a coach's perspective, that is very exciting."
 
Each of the eight newcomers is a first-year collegian. Six are from Pennsylvania, one is from Maryland, and one is from Delaware.
 
The full list of recruits is as follows (in alphabetical order):
 
Emma Freeman
Pitcher  •  R/R
Kutztown, Pa./Northwestern Lehigh
 
Northwestern Lehigh High School: Totaled four varsity letters for the Tigers under head coach Kate Farber…competed at the club level with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms directed by coach Ron Hunsberger…finished a four-time All-State '4A' honoree, including First Team honors as a sophomore, junior and senior…earned four All-Area First Team classifications…graduated as the all-time leader in career strikeouts at Northwestern Lehigh (556)…compiled a career earned-run average (ERA) of 1.55…selected to the Lehigh Valley Carpenter Cup as a sophomore and junior…honored with the "Class Act" award by the Morning Call in her senior season…named the Times News Player of the Year as a sophomore, the Morning Call Pitcher of the Year as a sophomore and junior, and the 2023 Morning Call Rookie of the Year…tallied 131 career hits at the plate to the tune of a .424 career batting average…amassed eight varsity letters overall, including four for basketball…was a member of the National Honor Society and the Science National Honor Society…maintained a 4.0 GPA…served as the Student Council Treasurer.
 
About Freeman: Full name is Emma Nicole Freeman...is the daughter of Dave and Michele Freeman…has a brother, Aidan.
 
Olivia George
Pitcher/Utility  •  R/R
Hockessin, Del./Conrad Schools of Science
 
Conrad Schools of Science: Totaled multiple varsity letters for the Redwolves playing for coaches Dave Hoffman and Steve McKee…competed at the club level with PA Chaos National under coach Joe Spina…finished as a three-time All-State player in Delaware, earning First Team honors as a senior, Second Team honors as a junior and Third Team honors as a sophomore…selected three times to the All-Diamond State Athletic Conference (DSAC) First Team and overall was a four-time All-DSAC performer…completed her high school career with more than 300 strikeouts as a pitcher and more than 120 hits at the plate…compiled a career batting average of .450…was a three-year member of Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), a student-led organization for future health professionals.
 
About George: Full name is Olivia George…is the daughter of Brian and Geena George…has three siblings: Jake Dilorio, Vinny Dilorio and Ryder Dilorio…father played baseball at Wilmington (Del.)
 
Camryn Lee
Utility  •  R/R
Jamison, Pa./Central Bucks South
 
Central Bucks South High School: Totaled four varsity letters for the Titans under head coach Ali Theis…competed at the club level with Rock Gold Waye for Biz Keeny…named to the All-Suburban One League (SOL) Second Team as a senior…earned All-SOL honorable mention as a junior…recorded 17 stolen bases as a senior…also earned a varsity letter in basketball.
 
About Lee: Full name is Camryn Elizabeth Lee...is the daughter of Kelly Lee…has a sister, Jordyn.
 
Mary Pfaff
Pitcher  •  R/R
Forest Hill, Md./Fallston
 
Fallston High School: Totaled three varsity letters in softball for the Cougars in the Upper Chesapeake Bay Athletic Conference (UCBAC)…competed at the club level for Rock Gold under coaches Andy Mahony and Jen Ryan…finished as a two-time All-Conference and All-County performer, including First Team honors on both as a senior…contributed to teams that won back-to-back Class 1A regional championships as a junior and senior…ranked among the Top 10 players in the state of Maryland Class 1A in multiple offensive categories as a senior, including hits (44, first), runs (41, second), RBIs (27, fourth) and batting average (.550, sixth)…recorded a 1.456 OPS (on-base percentage plus slugging percentage) as a senior…posted a career batting average of .416 over the course of more than 250 plate appearances…compiled a .962 career fielding percentage…also earned multiple varsity letters in volleyball…was a member of the distinguished honor roll and the National Honor Society…received the Presidential Award for Academic Excellence…compiled a 4.3 GPA.
 
About Pfaff: Full name is Mary Pfaff...is the daughter of Keith and Megan Pfaff…has two siblings: Grace and Alex.
 
Kira Roark
Pitcher  •  L/R
Lancaster, Pa./Solanco
 
Solanco High School: Totaled four varsity letters for the Golden Mules under head coach Jason McClune…competed at the club level with PA Batbusters for coach Rick Kresley…finished as a two-time All-State Class 5A selection, earning First Team honors as a senior and Second Team honors as a junior…completed her career as a four-time Lancaster-Lebanon (LL) League All Star and a two-time team MVP…set a school record for career pitching victories (54)…totaled 545 career strikeouts as a pitcher…produced 108 career hits at the plate…maintained a 3.9 GPA…was a member of the National Honor Society…served as Student Council President…earned an AP Capstone diploma…won the American Visions National award for her artwork…also competed in unified bocce.
 
About Roark: Full name is Kira Roark…is the daughter of Caley and Melissa Roark.
 
Tallie Smink
Infield  •  R/R
North Wales, Pa./North Penn
 
North Penn High School: Totaled four varsity letters for the Knights under coaches Rick Torresani, Ellie White and Mike Beer…competed at the club level with Rock Gold Waye for coaches Roman Leshak and Ali Theis…named to the All-State Class 6A First Team as a senior third baseman and to the All-State Class 6A Second Team as a sophomore third baseman…earned All-Suburban One League (SOL) Second Team honors as a senior…named her team's MVP as a senior…received a Knight Award as a junior…contributed to a state championship team as a freshman…amassed 11 varsity letters overall when including her participation in basketball and field hockey…named to the All-SOL First Team in field hockey as a senior…received the "Locked In" award as a senior and a Coaches' award as a freshmen…cited as the team's Defensive Player of the Year in basketball…recognized with the Lansdale Cannoneers Senior Athlete Award and Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year award as a senior…was a four-year member of the Distinguished Honor Roll and was a member of the National Honor Society.
 
About Smink: Full name is Tallie Smink...is the daughter of John and Heather Smink…has a sister, Annabelle…father played football at West Chester…mother played softball at Temple…sister plays softball at Drexel…cousin T.J. Smink is a 2016 SU graduate who played football for the Raiders and is now a manager of corporate partnerships sales for the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans.
 
Ava Tanfield
Catcher/Utility  •  R/R
Covington Township, Pa./North Pocono
 
North Pocono High School: Achieved multiple varsity letters competing for the Trojans in the Lackawanna League…hit .364 with 10 RBIs as a senior in travel ball…played primarily at catcher and third base…earned High Honors in all four years of high school…was a member of the National Honor Society…graduated with a 3.9 GPA.
 
About Tanfield: Full name is Ava Tanfield…is the daughter of Rick and Chris Tanfield.
 
Chloe Wilkinson
Utility  •  R/R
Elizabethtown, Pa./Elizabethtown Area
 
Elizabethtown Area High School: Totaled four varsity letters for the Bears under coaches Gary Wylde and Todd Brubaker…competed at the club level with CGA for coaches Joe Dicandiloro, Nick Hsieh and Chuck Warner…named to the All-State Class 5A First Team as a senior shortstop…finished as a four-time Lancaster-Lebanon (LL) League All-Star and four-time LL Defensive All-Star…participated in three Carpenter Cups…graduated with the school record for career hits (145)…compiled a .500 career batting average and a .602 career on-base percentage (OBP)…scored 122 career runs…hit .531 as a senior with 43 total hits…also earned four varsity letters in basketball.
 
About Wilkinson: Full name is Chloe Wilkinson...is the daughter of Rockie and Jennifer Wilkinson…has four siblings.