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The Andia Shisler Memorial Fund
URBANA, Ohio (August 18, 2010) - In September 2009, Andia Shisler (pictured), a freshman soccer player at Urbana University tragically lost her life in a car accident while driving to Columbus from Urbana.
Andia, a native of Lima, Ohio and a graduate of Shawnee High School, will not be forgotten and her memory will continue to live on in the order of a scholarship program and grass soccer complex for Urbana University that will help expand practice and playing area for the University's growing athletic programs.
This weekend, a group led by Andia's mother, Judy Shisler, and close friend Scott Gephart, will make a symbolic journey on motorcycles from Lima to Urbana University. The group will be greeted on campus by school officials and both the women's and men's soccer teams. The hope is that the bike ride becomes an annual event and fundraiser for the scholarship program.
"Our school is expanding so quickly that there is great need for more practice and playing areas," explains Head Men's Soccer Coach Nick Roberts. "We also have a need for a top quality grass field for summer camps, clinics for local players and exhibition games."
"Andia was a very popular student-athlete after her arrival here at the University," Roberts continued. "She was an Education major and had a keen interest in becoming a coach. This project relates specifically to her dreams and aspirations as she began her life at Urbana University."
The idea for dedicating a grass practice field for this purpose was first proposed by the current soccer players at Urbana University and the friends of Andia.
The ceremony to kick off fundraising for the scholarship program and the soccer training complex will begin at approximately 2:00 pm on Saturday at the grass soccer field at the southeast corner of the University. After the ceremony, the group of motorcycles will return to Lima where the activities will continue at F.A.S.T. (3477 S. Dixie Hwy, Lima). There will be chicken dinners for sale as well as silent auctions, raffles, entertainment and a cash bar. The money raised will go to a restricted Urbana University fund specifically for the Andia Shisler Memorial Fund that will support the Andia Shisler scholarship fund and construction of the grass field.
For further information or to make a donation please contact Urbana University Head Men's Soccer Coach, Nick Roberts at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or (937) 484-1291.
Bollman Becomes 4th Future Blue Knight
URBANA, Ohio (June 1, 2010) - Eastern Brown High School's Arica Bollman became the 4th member of the 2010 soccer recruiting class to sign a letter of intent to play at Urbana University next season. Head Coach David McCaig announced Bollman's signing today, adding, "Arica is an extremely hard worker who reads the game extremely well from a defensive aspect. I have no doubts that she will continue to grow and improve every single day that she is a Blue Knight. I am sure Arica will thrive here at Urbana University."
Bollman's soccer career began at age 5 and continued through 4 years at Eastern Brown HS in Sardinia, Ohio. She started at defender during her final 3 seasons. During her freshman and senior seasons, EBHS won league titles. They finished runner-up in 2008. Bollman captained the 2009 SHL champs, earning the Coach's Award, the Captain's Award as well as the Most Improved Award. At Urbana, Bollman will study Criminal Justice. Below, Bollman is pictured with family and friends, signing her letter of intent to become a Blue Knight.
Greeneview's Adriana Sayers Signs with UU
URBANA, Ohio (May 19, 2010) - Urbana University Head Women's Soccer Coach David McCaig announced the signing of a third local standout this week. Greeneview High School product Adriana Sayers (pictured) signed her letter of intent to become a Blue Knight next fall.
"Adriana is a tough competitor who comes from a good high school program," said Coach McCaig. "She will be looking to continue her success on the field here at Urbana University right away as a freshman, and I have no doubt in her ability to do that."
Sayers was a 4-year starter at defender for the 4-time Ohio Heritage Conference Champs from GHS. Three times, her Rams finished as District Runner-ups. For the past decade, Sayers has also competed at the club level for with CJ United out of Jamestown. She will major in Pre-Veterinarian Medicine at Urbana University.
Fairbanks' Hanna Abdalla Joins the Blue Knights
URBANA, Ohio (May 18, 2010) - Fairbanks High School's Hanna Abdalla was announced as the latest recruit to join the Urbana University women's soccer team this week. A 4-year standout for the Panthers, Abdalla is the career leader in goals scored at FHS. She led the team in goals scored in 3 of her 4 seasons, and she set a single game record for goals with 4. As a sophomore, the forward/midfielder was named 610 WTVN's Athlete of the Week. Abdalla earned All-District honors as a junior and as the team captain during her senior year.
"Hanna is extremely athletic and has the potential to have a big impact on the program," adds UU Head Women's Soccer Coach David McCaig. "I fully expect Hanna to come to Urbana in the fall and compete for a starting spot."
Abdalla began playing soccer at age 6. She also competed for PASA and Elite F.C. at the club level. Pictured below, Hanna signs her letter of intent to play for Urbana University.
Waynesville's Lauren Price to Play for UU
URBANA, Ohio (May 17, 2010) - Waynesville High School soccer standout Lauren Price became the first Blue Knight recruit to sign a letter of intent to play at Urbana University next season. Head Coach David McCaig announced the signing last week.
"Lauren is an excellent player and a fierce competitor who can play forward or, if need be, on the wing. She is technically gifted, and I fully expect Lauren to have an immediate impact on the program," said Coach McCaig.
Price was named First Team All-Ohio after her senior season in 2009. She garnered Second Team All-Ohio honors as a junior. Price leaves WHS as the all-time career leader in assists (76). She is 3rd all-time in career goals, notching 96 goals during her 4-year Spartan career. Below, Lauren is pictured with WHS Head Coach Dick Miller (top left), her father Jerry Price (top middle), WHS Assistant Coach Lisa Cummins (top right), and her mother Kelli Price (bottom left).
