Shive Signs with Field Hockey

University of Louisville head field hockey coach Justine Sowry has announced that Jillian Shive has signed a National Letter of Intent to play for the Cardinals starting in the fall of 2017. She is one of eight newcomers expected to join the U of L field hockey program, with the other signees to be announced in the upcoming weeks.

Jillian Shive
Position: Midfielder/Forward
Hometown: Mason, Ohio
High School: Ursuline Academy
Club Team: FH Life

Jillian Shive joins the Cardinals from Mason, Ohio, where she was a four-year varsity starter for Ursuline Academy. The midfielder/forward helped lead her team to the state final four in 2015 and 2016 and the elite eight in 2013 and 2014. She is a three-time All- Southwest Ohio Field Hockey League (SWOFHL) Player of the Year and first team selection while earning All-Ohio first team honors in each of her last three seasons. Shive currently owns the Ursuline Academy and SWOFHL records for single season goals (52) assists (20) and points (120) and career assists (48). Additionally, she holds the Ohio state record for career goals (130) and points (308) and defensive saves (26).

Shive is a Max Field Hockey Top 50 Player and was a 2016 Max Field Hockey Top 20 Players to Watch in the West/Midwest Region.

She also played club field hockey for FH Life and participated in the Futures National Championship from 2012-2016 while leading her team in its gold medal run in the 2015 title run. She also competed in the National Club Championship four times including the last three years; the National Invitational Tournament from 2012-2016 and the USA Field Hockey Festival in 2011 and 2013-15. Shive also participated in the2014 Junior Olympics.

The three-time Cincinnati Enquirer Player of the Year (2014-16) was a three-time Academic All-Ohio selection and a four-time Ursuline Academy honor roll member.

Jillian Shive on Louisville
"I chose to be a Louisville Cardinal because I wanted to play at the highest level of Division I field hockey for a school that would challenge me both academically and athletically and Louisville has that and more. The top-notch facilities and support for its athletes, the enthusiastic and knowledgeable coaching staff and a close-knit team that made me feel very welcome all make Louisville the perfect place for me. Add to all that, Louisville is where I first picked up a field hockey stick way back in kindergarten and I am very honored and excited to have the opportunity to play for the Cardinals in college!"

Justine Sowry on Jillian Shive
"I am elated to announce the signing of Jillian, one of Ohio's best and a natural goal scorer. Jillian is a pure striker with a nose for the goal. Her competitive attitude, feistiness and quick stick work has enabled her to be a viable threat in the circle earning either penalty corners or shots on goal. Throughout the recruiting process, it was clear that Jillian was a great fit for UofL and was motivated and excited to play at the ACC level. He commitment and dedication to her both her academics and athletics is a priority and fits well into the values and culture of our field hockey program and school."

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