Shippensburg University Athletics

2024 (Junior): Appeared in thirteen games, including four starts…recorded a shot on goal against Shepherd (Sept. 18)…contributed to a pair of clean sheets (Oct. 2 at Lock Haven, Oct. 23 vs. Lock Haven)…aided a Raider squad that finished with a 5-6-5 record in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC), its second most points (20) in conference play since the 2016 season.
 
2023 (Sophomore): Saw action in 11 matches, including four starts as an important member of the Raiders’ midfield rotation…made her first collegiate start Sept. 23 against Mansfield…recorded shots in against Shepherd (Oct. 31) and at Bloomsburg (Nov. 3)…contributed to a SU defense that conceded two or fewer goals in 14 of 18 matches.
 
2022 (Freshman): Appeared in four games as a reserve midfielder…provided the assist on the game-winning goal during the Raiders’ Oct. 17 victory over St. Thomas Aquinas.
 
Kingsway Regional High School: Totaled three varsity letters for the Dragons under head coach Bill Alvaro…competed at the club level with PDA South for coach Nick Harrison…was a starting defender that only allowed nine goals during her senior year and concluded the regular season with nine shutouts…named captain in her senior year…led the team to their first-ever South Jersey Group 4 Semi-Finals during her senior year…was integral in the 2019 Tri-County Royal Division Championship during her sophomore year…also earned a varsity letter for lacrosse…compiled a 4.0 GPA as a member of the National Honor Society…was a member of the World Language National Honor Society….part of the STEM Academy…was the Treasurer for SADD Club…was a member of the student council.

About Lerario: Full name is Samantha Lee Lerario…is the daughter of Bob and Sharon Lerario…majoring in exercise science with an allied health pre-professional concentration…has a brother, Andrew….mother Sharon ’91 and aunt Tricia ’99 are Shippensburg alumni.