Shippensburg University Athletics

2017 (Junior): Emerged as an integral starting defender and was one of five players to appear and start in all 18 games during her second season with the Raiders…tallied a career-high two assists, with one each against Bloomsburg and Mercyhurst…was a staple on a defense that allowed one goal or less in eight games, including seven shutouts.
 
2016 (Sophomore): Finished as one of nine player to appear in all 18 games for the Raiders, making two starts in her first season with the team…earned starts against Chestnut Hill and Gannon…posted an assist at Pitt-Johnstown…served as a mainstay on a defensive unit that allowed one goal or less in eight games, including seven shutouts.
 
2015 (Freshman): Appeared in all 19 games as a reserve for Slippery Rock…worked as a midfielder or defensive player…scored a game-winning goal over Daemen...had an assist in a win at Mercyhurst…tallied three points for the season…had seven shots, four or which were on goal.

Carlisle Area High School: Earned four varsity letters with the Thundering Herd playing for head coach Lester Felician…received four All Mid-Penn Conference All Star awards…cited as her team’s Most Valuable Player and Most Consistent Player…led her team in assists through all four years of high school, never missing a start…was an Honor Roll student who graduated with a 3.5 GPA and in the Top 85 of her class…played at the club level with HMMS Eagle FC for coach Craig Tyrrell…also played field hockey.
 
About Varner: Full name is Mariah McKenzie Varner…is the daughter of Keith Varner and Monique Pannebaker…majoring in exercise science while seeking a minor in coaching…has a brother, Dane…mother Monique is a 1992 SHIP graduate.