JUNIOR (2009): Received Honorable Mention recognition for the John Wooden Citizenship Cup by the Athletes for a Better World Committee (ABW) due to her work with the WISE (Women In Science and Engineering) and HESS (Health Exercise and Sports Science) major clubs ... played in 79 sets and 27 matches, finishing with 41 kills and nine service aces ... registered a season-high 12 kills in 26 total attacks against Elon (Oct. 24), amassing a .308 hitting percentage ... finished with a .375 hitting percentage, including seven kills, in a victory over South Carolina State ... posted a season-high 14 digs in a five-set match against Appalachian State (Sept. 26) ... eclipsed double figures in digs against Chattanooga (13) and Savannah State (10) ... recorded nine service aces on the season.
SOPHOMORE (2008): Played in 30 matches at middle blocker..started 10 matches and played in 80 sets...provided depth off the bench...tallied 54 kills, 28 assists, 26 digs, eight solo blocks, 25 total blocks and 70.5 points on the season...recorded a season-high seven kills against Davidson (10/5)...added a season-high four assists to go along with four kills at Charleston Southern (9/10)...selected to Dean's List.
FRESHMAN (2007): Served as a middle blocker... saw action in 23 matches... earned more playing time as the year progressed because of steady improvement... recorded a career-high six digs against USC Upstate (11/25)... had an excellent performance versus Chattanooga (10/23) where she tallied 11 kills... also recorded a career-high four blocks and two assists against Davidson (10/27).
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Joliet Township High School in 2007 ... earned two varsity letters in volleyball and one letter in softball ... garnered All-Area honors her junior and senior years ... earned All-Region honors her senior year and was honorable mention All-Region her junior year ... named team captain her junior year ... team won the regional championship and placed second in the conference her senior year ... club team 18 Gold was ranked third nationally out of the 2007 Indianapolis Mizuno Qualifier.
PERSONAL: Shannon Kathleen Frain ... born on July 30, 1989 in Joliet, Ill. ... daughter of Marty and Kathy Frain ... chose The Citadel over McKendree College ... related to All-American golfer Bill Frain, who played at Eastern Illinois in 1991-92 ... also related to All-American softball player Julie Frain, who led Illinois-Chicago to the Women's College World Series in 1994 ... majoring in physical therapy/sports science.
