Shippensburg University Athletics

2025 NCAA Division II Atlantic Region Champion
2023-24 NFCA Scholar-Athlete
 
2025 (Sophomore): Saw action in 55 games, including 55 starts…spent 32 games in the leadoff spot…29 stolen bases ranked third in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) and third all-time in a single season in program history…recorded a .352 batting average and .419 on-base percentage…ranked second on the team in runs scored (43)…finished tied for the team lead in sacrifice bunts (7)…produced 15 multi-hit and 10 multi-run games…went 4-for-8 with four runs scored in a doubleheader against Bowie State (Mar. 11)…collected a season-high four hits against Felician (Mar. 14)…44 career stolen bases moved her into the top-10 all-time in school history after just two seasons.
 
2024 (Freshman): Emerged as a solid table setter and speed threat during her debut season…appeared in 47 game and made 24 starts as a designated player and outfielder…posted a .298 batting average with a .326 on-base percentage…swiped a team high 15 bases in 16 attempts…scored 27 runs…went 3-for-3 with three runs scored against Frostburg State (Apr. 10)…collected three hits and three runs scored against Bloomsburg (Apr. 14)…enjoyed an eight-game hitting streak (Apr. 27-May 11).
 
Cherokee High School: Totaled four varsity letters for the Chiefs under head coach Mary Madgey…played in the club circuit for New Jersey Gators under coach Mike Reed…named two-time All-Conference First Team as a junior and senior…named All-Conference Second Team as a sophomore….hit .415 with 96 career hits, 78 career runs and 32 career stolen bases…part of the National Honor Society and French National Honor Society…graduated with a 3.8 GPA.
 
About Lafferty: Full name is Emily Susan Lafferty…is the daughter of Michael and Gina Lafferty…majoring in criminal justice...has two siblings: Brenna and Michael.