Lake Forest College Sports Information
November 17, 2003 Contact: Mike Wajerski, SID Shannon Clerkin Named Preseason Honorable Mention
All-American
Clerkin was the Foresters' leading scorer last season with 12.7 points per game. She also led the team with 26 blocks, and a .562 field goal percentage. Clerkin was second in rebounding with 7.1 per game and fourth on the squad with 25 steals. She also ranked among the Midwest Conference's leaders in scoring, rebounding, field goal percentage, blocked shots, and free-throw percentage The Foresters have posted a 41-10 record in her two seasons and advanced to the conference championship game both years. Clerkin helped Lake Forest to a school record 22 victories (against just three losses) in the 2002-03. She was selected Midwest Conference Player of the Week twice during the year and was named First Team All-Conference, Academic All-Conference, and the Foresters' Most Valuable Player following the season. Clerkin was named a team captain for the 2003-04 season along with senior
Sherry
Wagner (Chicago, IL/Mother McAuley).
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