Russ Rose Then (2001): “Shannon is a great role player for us. She was a significant contributor last season as a setter, and I’d expect the same thing this year. She is a student of the game and has a great feel for the sport of volleyball. I expect Shannon to get some opportunities at setter, right side, and back row. I am not sure I can pinpoint exactly what Shannon is going to do, but I know she is going to play and be a major contributor. She is always smiling and having a good time.”
Russ Rose Now (2025): “Shannon was a well-skilled setter/right side, who always had a smile on her face and a zest for life. Big hands, good skills. Huge smile! Happy-go-lucky, and a really good person. Went on to have a great extended career as a high school and club coach in Pennsylvania. She was a valuable contributor.”
2001 Season (Junior) Highlights and Awards: Academic All-Big Ten … Penn State Classic All Tournament Team.
Season Recap: Played in 105 of 108 sets … ranked 2nd on the team with 6.79 assists/set and 2nd on the team with 2.60 digs/set … led the team with 32 service aces … ranked 5th on the team with 1.42 kills/set … recorded 9 double-doubles for the season, including 67 assists and 24 digs vs. North Carolina (9/1), 38 assists and 10 digs vs. Northwestern (10/26), 49 assists and 15 digs vs. Wisconsin, 62 assists and 11 digs at Illinois (11/9), 56 assists and 10 digs at Indiana (11/10), and 56 assists and 13 digs vs. Michigan.
Before Penn State: At Dallastown High School, was named the Gatorade Pennsylvania Player of the Year in both 1997 and 1998; named to Volleyball Magazine’s 1998 “Fab 50” team; an All-State and All-District selection in 1996 and 1997, as she led the Wildcats to the state finals in both years; 1996 and 1997 York Daily Record Player of the Year; was team captain her junior and senior seasons; alternate on the 1996 U.S. Junior National Team; named Gatorade Circle of Champions Mid-Atlantic Regional Player of the Year in 1996 and 1997; won the 1998 Shipley Special Achievement Award and the 1997 Shipley Distinguished Achievement Award; also played shortstop and center field on the softball team for four years.