LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – The Lock Haven softball team has announced the signing of eight student-athletes as part of their 2025-26 recruiting class.
 
The Bald Eagles have announced the addition of eight newcomers representing Pennsylvania and Florida.
 
The future Bald Eagles have all either signed a National Letter of Intent to compete at The Haven or have been accepted and/or are enrolled at Lock Haven.
 
"This incoming softball class for fall of 2025 will bring a mix of skills," head coach Kelly Shannon said. "We have players who can play multiple positions at a high level which will bring much needed depth to our roster. There is a lot of big game experience with many of them competing in the postseason for their respective high schools. We even have a Junior College transfer in the mix for this fall who also has some great experience to bring to the team. We are looking forward to a fun and exciting season in 2026."
 
 
Gianna Goodman (South Williamsport, Pa./South Williamsport)
Position: Middle Infield
Travel Team: Havoc Elite & Pennsylvania Gators
Intended Major: Health Science – Pre Professional
Awards/Accolades: 2023 & 2024 1st Team All-State (2023 & 2024) … 1st Team Sun-Gazette All Star (2023 & 2024) … 4X Varsity starter (softball and volleyball) … 2X Softball Team Captain … 3X District Champion … 2024 State Runner-up.
Why did you choose Lock Haven: I chose Lock Haven because of the family-like atmosphere and their strong Health Science program.
 
Taylor Shannon (Muncy, Pa./Muncy)
Position: Catcher/First Base
Travel Team: Diamond Defenders
Intended Major: Health Science – Pre Athletic Training
Awards/Accolades: Muncy's Career Home-Run Record Holder … 1^st Team All-State Catcher.
Why did you choose Lock Haven: I chose Lock Haven because I fell in love with the campus and Lock Haven has a very good Athletic Training program, with all the Athletic Trainers I know being Lock Haven Alumni.
 
Megan Hassaj (Archbald, Pa./Holy Cross)
Position: Third Base
Travel Team: Valley Venom
Intended Major: Visual Arts
Awards/Accolades: Bishops Youth Award
Why did you choose Lock Haven: I chose Lock Haven because once I was on campus it felt like home. The softball team had great energy and a welcoming feeling, and I knew Lock Haven was where I wanted to be.
 
Olivia LaMeau (St. Cloud, Fl./St. Cloud)
Position: First Base/Outfield
Travel Team: Osceola Overdrive
Intended Major: Sports Management
Awards/Accolades: 3X All-Conference … career .421 career batting average.
Why did you choose Lock Haven: I wanted a place where I would be able to continue playing softball while getting the degree that will give me the best chance of being successful in the future. Lock Haven is a small town feel with an even closer community on campus. My Grandparents live here so getting to play in front of them will mean the world to me.
 
Amelia Trout (Lancaster, Pa./Penn Manor)
Position: Outfield
Travel Team: Keystone State Bombers
Intended Major: Engineering
Awards/Accolades: Graduated with honors.
Why did you choose Lock Haven: I chose Lock Haven because of academics, setting, and softball team. They made me feel very welcome and it felt like I belong.
 
Marissa Horn (Springville, Pa./Elk Lake)
Position: Pitcher
Travel Team: Lady Lightning
Intended Major: Sports Management
Awards/Accolades: Times Tribune Athlete of the Week … 3X District Champion …, 3X League Champion … 2X League All-Star … All State as a junior.
Why did you choose Lock Haven: I chose Lock Haven because I love the campus and the environment.
 
McKenzie Hannon (Tunkhannock, Pa./Tunkhannock)
Position: Pitcher
Travel Team: Impact Gold Tremors National Team
Intended Major: Psychology
Awards/Accolades: Honor Roll … 1st Team All-State (2024) … Team MVP (2024).
Why did you choose Lock Haven: I chose Lock Haven for the many programs offered, as well as the welcoming family feel
 
Erin Van Ness (Tunkhannock, Pa./Tunkhannok)
Position: Utility
Travel Team: Impact Gold Tremors National Team
Intended Major: Middle Level Education
Awards/Accolades: Honor Roll … 1^st Team All-State (2023) … Second Team All-State (2024)
… Quality at bats award (2023 & 2024).
Why did you choose Lock Haven: I chose Lock Haven because of the successful education program and because of the close-knit school environment.