(LEBANON, Ill., June 5) – McKendree University women's water polo head coach Colleen Lischwe has signed seven student-athletes for the upcoming season. The Bearcats are proud to announce the additions of Delaney Hall, Alivia Garcia, Lindy Justice, Sofia Maher, Nicky Rafalo, Katelyn Rodrigue, and Shoshana Scanlon.
 
"This is the strongest recruiting class our women's team has had to date. I look forward to watching all seven of our incoming athletes succeed instantly and fully expect that they will raise the level of play for our team almost instantly," said Lischwe. "We will have a lot of added speed, experience, and athleticism and these young women will absolutely help to drive our team to more successes than ever before."
 
Delaney Hall (Hometown: Napolean, Ohio)
Napoleon High School
Center
 
 




Alivia Garcia (Hometown: Buena Park, California)
Kennedy High School
Two-Meter/Utility
Accrued 171 goals, 117 assists, and 194 steals during her high school career…Team captain during junior and senior seasons…First team All-League as a junior and senior…Set record for most points in a season and most goals scored in CIF game
 



Lindy Justice (Hometown: Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada)
Vimy Ridge Academy
Attacker/Driver
 




Sofia Maher (Hometown: Keller, Texas)
Southlake Carroll High
Utility
 




Nicky Rafalo (Hometown: Park Ridge, Illinois)
Maine South High School
Driver
 




Katelyn Rodrigue (Hometown: Brentwood, California
Heritage High School
Two-Meter
Accrued 40 goals, 46 assists, and 49 steals during her high school career…Second team All-League as a junior and senior…Team captain
 


Shoshana Scanlon (Hometown: Orlando, Florida)
Olympia High School
Attacker
Accrued 193 goals, 139 assists, and 272 steals during her high school career…Season record holder in assists, steals, blocked shots, and drawn ejections, Two-time All-Metro team…Two-time All-District team…Two-time All-Area team