9 Shona Franklin
Shona Franklin
  • Height:
    5-2
  • Year:
    Jr.
  • Hometown:
    Birmingham, England
  • High School:
    Loughborough Acad.
  • Position:
    M

Bio

As a Junior in 2008: Redshirted the 2008 season due to injury

As a Sophomore in 2007: Appeared in 21 matches for the Ravens, making 12 starts. Scored three goals and assisted on two for eight points. Scored her first of the season against Saint Michael's (9/5). Assisted on the match-winner in a victory over Assumption (9/12). Notched the only goal of the match in the Ravens' 1-0 win over West Chester in the NCAA Quarterfinals (11/18).
2007 Statistics

As a Freshman in 2006: NSCAA/adidas All-America second team and All-New England first team selection. Northeast-10 Freshman of the Year and All-NE-10 first team pick. One of two Ravens to play all 22 matches, starting 21, as a true freshman. Led all Franklin Pierce freshmen with six goals and two assists for 14 points - finishing third on the team overall in goals and points. Totaled five goals (two match-winners) and two assists for 12 points in Conference play. Collected her first collegiate point with assist on match-winning goal in 3-1 comeback win over Bryant (9/9). Netted her first career goal, the match-winner, at Assumption (9/12). Also scored the next time out in 2-1 win over #23 Saint Anselm (9/16). Netted a season-high two goals in 5-1 victory over #21 UMass Lowell (10/14). Scored the match-winner in 2-0 decision at Southern Connecticut State (10/21). Collected an second-half insurance goal in 3-1 win over Bryant (10/29) in NE-10 Championship match. Named NE-10 Player and Freshman of the Week twice (9/18 & 10/23).
2006 Statistics

Before Franklin Pierce: Product of the Aston Villa Ladies FC youth system. Has also earned caps for England's U-15, U-17 and U-19 youth national teams.

Personal: Daughter of Alison and Mike Eames...Undecided on major.