The Shippensburg University women's basketball team has announced its team captains for the 2022-23 season: senior Ariel Jones, senior Lauren Pettis, graduate Erin Gibbons and junior Treasure George.
Jones has appeared in 94 games as a starting guard for the Raiders in her four seasons. She is currently second in the PSAC in scoring, averaging 21.7 ppg. Her experience and high knowledge of the game has been crucial in the success of the team so far this season. A native of Cedar Crest High School, Jones ranks eighth all-time in career scoring in PSAC history.
Pettis has appeared in 91 games and made 64 starts as a forward for the Raiders in her four seasons. She is currently second in the PSAC in rebounds this season, averaging 10 per game. Her communication and effort to lead as a vital post player for the team has been an essential part of the growth shown individually and collectively so early in the season. She is a native of Susquehanna Township High School.
Gibbons has appeared in 43 games and made seven starts as a reserve guard in her two seasons for the Raiders. Her growth in leadership and communication has positively impacted the team in games and in practice. She is a native of Wyoming Valley West High School.
George has appeared in 64 games and made 27 starts as a guard for the Raiders in her three seasons. She is currently second on the team in scoring, averaging 12.7 ppg. Her ability to step up in the guard position hasbeen a crucial part in the team's overall success so far this season. She is a native of Bishop McDevitt HighSchool.
"A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way, and these individuals from the first day of classes, through our first competitions, and even now during Finals Week have been doing just that," head coach Kristy Trn said of her captains. "The standards they have set for their teammates, demonstrated by their own actions, have resulted in what has been an outstanding preseason and start to our regular season games. I'm very excited to continue the process with them and see where they take us!"
Shippensburg has had a tremendous start to its season, going a perfect 2-0 in conference play and a 6-1 overall record. The Raiders' next matchup is on the road against Goldey-Beacom at 5 p.m. Tuesday.
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