HARTSVILLE, S.C.- Coker College head women's lacrosse coach, Kate Keagins, announced that Meagan Gallagher, Hannah Shuren, Reagan Parr, and Olivia Green have signed to play lacrosse for the Cobras in 2018-19.
"We are extremely excited about all of our early signees," commented Keagins. "They are going to be great additions to our team, and we cannot wait for them to join us next season."
Meagan Gallagher is an attacker hailing from Our Lady of Good Counsel High School. Gallagher played both field hockey and lacrosse for the Falcons. She was a student athletic trainer and participated in Best Buddies and DIY. Gallagher played for M&D Lacrosse Club 2018 Red. The Union Bridge, Md. native is the daughter of John and Kelly Gallagher and plans to major in exercise science.
According to Coach Keagins, "Meagan is an aggressive attacker with a high lacrosse IQ and field sense that will really elevate our attack. Her style of play will mesh well with our returners and will make a big impact on the field."
Hannah Shuren is an attacker from Bellport Senior High School, where she played lacrosse, soccer, and ran track for the Clippers. Shuren is a member of the science honor society, SEQ, and is the secretary of Athletes Helping Others. She also played for the Long Island Beach Bums. The East Patchogue, N.Y. native is the daughter of Amy and Brian Shuren and is undecided on her major.
"Hannah is a dynamic attacker whose speed and agility cannot go unnoticed," said Keagins. "She is able to use her skills along with her vision to make plays in the attacking third."
Reagan Parr is a midfielder for St. James High School where she competed in both lacrosse and cross country for the Sharks. Parr played lacrosse all four years in high school and was a part of the cross country squad for the past two seasons. Academically, Parr was named to the honor roll throughout her high school years and is a member of the National Honors Society. She also played for the Myrtle Beach Wave Girls Lacrosse team. The Murrells Inlet, S.C. native is the daughter of Thomas and Michele Parr, and plans to pursue chemistry as her major.
When asked about Parr, Keagins said, "Reagan is a true midfielder that excels on both ends of the field. She's a confident driver, strong defender and a draw specialist that we can see making an immediate impact in transition."
Olivia Green is a defender from St. James High School, where she played lacrosse for the Sharks. She was a part of the FCCLA Student Athletic Training program. Green also played for the Myrtle Beach Wave travel lacrosse program. The Myrtle Beach, S.C. native is the daughter of Lisa and Ferrell Green, and plans to major in psychology.
According Coach Keagins, "Olivia's a skilled and strong defender with exceptional footwork and field vision. She has the ability to lock down attackers as well as be a key asset on clears. We can not wait to get her on campus and add her to our defensive unit."
The Cobras begin their 2018 campaign at home versus Embry-Riddle on Feb. 16 at 7:00 p.m.