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SHIP U. Tennis announces 2026-27 recruiting class

Shippensburg University head tennis coach Dylan Curtis has announced four student-athletes who will join the Raiders for the 2026-27 season.

The incoming group includes Renee Kinard, Alana Mickley, Victoria Sheehan and Devon Stothart.

Renee Kinard of Thorndale competed for Bishop Shanahan High School. She played No. 1 singles as a senior after spending three seasons at No. 2 singles and posted a winning record during her four years of competition. Kinard also competed in track and field.

Alana Mickley of Mercersburg competed for James Buchanan High School. She played varsity tennis and also participated in track and field. Mickley was a member of the National Honor Society.

Victoria Sheehan of Sinking Spring competed for Wilson High School. She reached the second round of the state doubles tournament in 2025 and helped Wilson win a county championship and finish as the district runner-up that year. Sheehan was also a member of the High Honor Roll and National Honor Society. Her parents, Tim and Gina Sheehan, graduated from Shippensburg University in 2000 and 2001, respectively.

Devon Stothart of Bernville is entering her junior year at Shippensburg. At Tulpehocken High School, she competed in varsity soccer and softball, earning seven varsity letters. She received two All-Berks IV honorable mention honors in softball and two Division IV honorable mention selections in soccer. Stothart was also a four-year member of the Presidential Honor Roll and a member of the National Honor Society.

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