2017-18 Women's Track & Field Roster

Shea Ricketts

  • Class Senior
  • High School Valhalla HS
  • Hometown San Diego, CA
  • Major Biophysics

Biography

HONORS & AWARDS
  • WCC Commissioner's Honor Roll (2015 & 2016) 
JUNIOR (2016-17)
  • Missed fall and spring season due to injury
SOPHOMORE (2015-16)
  • Limited to three races in the fall
  • Had personal best time of 24:40.7 in the 6k at the Bronco Invite
  • Posted a personal best time in six of her seven spring races
  • Finished season with new career best time in the 5k (18:59.60), 1500m (5:06.08), and 3k (11:22.57)
FRESHMAN (2014-15)
  • Was unable to compete in the fall due to injury
  • Competed in three spring races
  • Set personal bests in the 1500m (5:10.15) and 800m (2:33.22)
HIGH SCHOOL
  • Attended Valhalla High School where she ran for Coach Carter Yarborogh
  • Helped team win league championship all four years
  • In her senior year, she was named Second Team All-CIF, High School Student Athlete of the Year, and team captain, while also earning the AAA Award and Coaches Award
  • Ran the mile in 5:08 her senior year
  • In her junior year, she was named to the All-CIF First Team and her school's Most Valuable Underclassmen Athlete of the Year
  • Set a record in the 2.5 mile her junior year with a time of 15:11
  • In her sophomore year was named the Most Improved and earned the AAA award
  • Also competed in track and was named team MVP her freshman season
PERSONAL
  • Born September 5, 1996 in San Diego to Sheereen Ricketts
  • Chose USD for the community feel, outstanding academics, the coach, and the team
  • Was also recruited by St. Mary's and Santa Clara
  • Enjoys snowboarding
  • Was a competitive equestrian for ten years for the United States Pony Club
  • Has four cousins who compete in college athletics
MAJOR: Biophysics

Historical Player Information

  • 2015-16Sophomore

  • 2016-17Junior

  • 2017-18Senior