Worman Announces Rifle Signing 2020 Class
12/17/2019 8:00:00 AM | Women's Rifle
Four future Eagles sign with Georgia Southern
STATESBORO - Georgia Southern head rifle coach Sandra Worman announced Tuesday the signing of four student-athletes who will join the Eagle program in fall 2020. They include, in alphabetical order: Erin Ballard (Reedsville, W.Va.), Anna Mayo (Lawrenceville, Ga.), Brianne Staton (Deatsville, Ala.) and Amy Visconti (Champlain, N.Y.).
Here are the bios on the four newest Eagles:
Erin Ballard
Reedsville, W.Va. • Homeschooled
COACH WORMAN ON ERIN: Erin's work ethic is off the chart! She is such a hard worker on and off the line. During the recruiting process, it seemed like every match worth looking at had her name down as a competitor, and she then continued to hone her shooting skills by attending camps. Her passion for shooting is tremendous and she comes highly recommended by everyone who has worked with her. Her bona fides are spectacular and we are thrilled she chose us.
PREP: Was homeschooled, but shot club rifle for Mason-Dixon Jr. Rifle Club and Coach David Wisman … Won the West Virginia Junior Olympic qualifier in 2019 … United States Junior Olympics Women's 10 meter air rifle 1st round invitation in April, 2019 … Silver Medalist State Junior Olympics Women's .22 long rifle in December, 2017 and December, 2018 … Silver Medalist State Junior Olympics Women's 10 meter air rifle in December 2017 and December, 2018 … Silver Medalist State Junior Olympics Three-Position air rifle in March, 2018 … United States Army Marksmanship Unit Jr. Nationals Rifle Match invitation in February, 2017 and January, 2018 … Bronze Medalist Centreville Cup Challenge Three-Position air rifle in October 2018 and October, 2019 … Bronze Medalist Team Centreville Cup Challenge Three-Position air rifle in October, 2018 … Gold Medal Team Centreville Cup Challenge Standing 10 meter air rifle in October, 2018 … Received the American Heritage Girls (AHG) Dolley Madison Level Award in May, 2018 … Mountaineer Area RoboticS (MARS) Safety Captain in 2017 … Mountaineer Area RoboticS (MARS) Pit Boss from 2017-2019 … Mountaineer Area RoboticS (MARS) CAD Team in 2017-2018 … Mountaineer Area RoboticS (MARS) Student Leadership Council Secretary in 2019.
PERSONAL: Born Erin Grace Ballard on Oct. 22, 2002 in Morgantown, WV … Daughter of Andrew & Michele Ballard … Has eight siblings: brothers Christopher, Sean, Jacob, Liam and William, along with sisters Clara, Kelsie and Michaela.
INTENDED MAJOR: Sports Management
Anna Mayo
Lawrenceville, Ga. • Parkview HS
COACH WORMAN ON ANNA: Anna's passion for shooting and for Georgia Southern have been the defining characteristics of her recruiting process. I'm not a person who approves of hiding my regard, so Anna's affinity for enthusiasm and positivity is much appreciated and aligns well with the team culture. She's got a lot of poise and discipline, and I admire her can-do attitude about the upcoming hard work of being a student-athlete.
PREP: Shot a Parkview High for Lt. Col. Sean Wilson … A GSSA All-State selection in 2019 … CMP Junior Distinguished in 2019 … The top athlete on her high school team her sophomore, junior and senior years … The top athlete in the region her junior year … Was third in the region her sophomore year … Placed 22nd junior year and had the fourth-highest average.
PERSONAL: Born Annaliese Mayo on November 26, 2001 in Lilburn, GA … Daughter of Jolie and Frank Mayo … Has two older sisters, Amanda Mayo and Leeann Mussatt … Sister Amanda is on the rifle squad at Tennessee-Martin.
INTENDED MAJOR: Child and Family Development
Brianne Staton
Deatsville, Ala. • Holtville HS
COACH WORMAN ON BRIANNE: Over the summer, I had the unexpected privilege of being randomly squadded next to Brianne at the National Matches at Camp Perry, Ohio. A rare benefit of shooting with both eyes open was observing her with one eye while using the other for my own target. Two days of watching her in action really gave me an understanding of her work ethic, talent and the kind of quality teammate she already is. Her instincts on the line are solid, and watching her shoot outdoors for the first time was a real glimpse into her mettle. I'm thrilled to add her to the roster, and also appreciate how open she was about her enthusiasm for Georgia Southern.
PREP: Attended Holtville High, where she ran cross country and played soccer … Club rifle squad was Calhoun County Hawkeyes, coached by Matt Carroll … First place Precision Team CMP State Championship in 2019 … First place Individual CMP State Championship in 2019 … Second place State Junior Olympic Champion in 2019 … Junior Olympic Qualifier in 2019 … Third place Individual Sporter AL American Legion Commander's Cup in 2018 … Third place Sporter Team Above the Best in 2018 … Third place ARMY JROTC Regional Championship in 2018 … CMP Junior Distinguished Shooter #1235 in 2018 … First place Sporter Team Hawkeyes Open in 2018 … First place CMP Junior Rifle Camp in 2018 … Third place Precision 3PAR Individual in 2018 … An NRA Distinguished Shooter in 2017 … First place Sporter Team 4H State Championship in 2017 … Third place three-position Sporter Team 4H Nationals in 2017 … Tenth place Standing Air Rifle Individual 4H Nationals in 2017 … Second place Standing Air Rifle Team 4H Nationals in 2017 … Fifth place Air Rifle Overall Team 4H Nationals in 2017 … First place Sporter Senior Individual Buckmasters Expo in 2017 … First place Sporter Senior Team Buckmasters Expo in 2017 … First place Team CMP State Championship in 2017 … First place Team Sporter Class AL American Legion Commander's Cup, 2017; 2nd Place Individual Sporter Class AL American Legion Commander's Cup, 2017; 3rd Place Sporter Team Dixie Challenge in 2017 … First place Sporter Individual CMP September Monthly in March, 2017 … Lettered twice in cross country and five times in soccer.
PERSONAL: Born Brianne Elizabeth Staton on July 3, 2002 in Deatsville, AL … Daughter of Scott and Mary Staton … Has two sisters, Sarah and Hope.
INTENDED MAJOR: Exercise Science
Amy Visconti
Champlain, N.Y. • Northeastern Clinton Central School
COACH WORMAN ON AMY: I'm thrilled to have a shooting sports legacy athlete added to our roster. The entire Visconti family practices precision marksmanship as if it were a habit of daily living like breathing air and eating food. She has years and years of her own experience, plus the benefit of osmosis. Amy is a diverse individual and I look forward to the skill set and mindset she brings to the roster.
PREP: Attended Northeastern Clinton Central School, where she lettered in soccer and cheerleading … Club rifle squad was Rough Riders Rifle Team and Plattsburgh Rod and Gun Club … The 2018 and 2019 national rifle league top junior shooter, eastern conference … A National Rifle League All-Star from 2017-2019 … Eastern Conference Top Shot 4-P 2018 and 2019 … Averaged 392.8 (400) in smallbore for the 2019 National Rifle League season … First place Spring and Fall Air Rifle Match, Plattsburgh Rod and Gun Club … Member of Rough Riders Rifle team that won the conference championship in the National Rifle League for the past three years.
PERSONAL: Born Amy Karen Visconti on March 7, 2002 in Long Island, NY … Daughter of Peter and Karen Visconti … Has two sisters, Betsy and Holly, and a brother Andrew … Brother is a member of the rifle squad at SoCon rival Wofford … Father shot rifle at St. John's.
INTENDED MAJOR: Criminal Justice
Here are the bios on the four newest Eagles:
Erin Ballard
Reedsville, W.Va. • Homeschooled
COACH WORMAN ON ERIN: Erin's work ethic is off the chart! She is such a hard worker on and off the line. During the recruiting process, it seemed like every match worth looking at had her name down as a competitor, and she then continued to hone her shooting skills by attending camps. Her passion for shooting is tremendous and she comes highly recommended by everyone who has worked with her. Her bona fides are spectacular and we are thrilled she chose us.
PREP: Was homeschooled, but shot club rifle for Mason-Dixon Jr. Rifle Club and Coach David Wisman … Won the West Virginia Junior Olympic qualifier in 2019 … United States Junior Olympics Women's 10 meter air rifle 1st round invitation in April, 2019 … Silver Medalist State Junior Olympics Women's .22 long rifle in December, 2017 and December, 2018 … Silver Medalist State Junior Olympics Women's 10 meter air rifle in December 2017 and December, 2018 … Silver Medalist State Junior Olympics Three-Position air rifle in March, 2018 … United States Army Marksmanship Unit Jr. Nationals Rifle Match invitation in February, 2017 and January, 2018 … Bronze Medalist Centreville Cup Challenge Three-Position air rifle in October 2018 and October, 2019 … Bronze Medalist Team Centreville Cup Challenge Three-Position air rifle in October, 2018 … Gold Medal Team Centreville Cup Challenge Standing 10 meter air rifle in October, 2018 … Received the American Heritage Girls (AHG) Dolley Madison Level Award in May, 2018 … Mountaineer Area RoboticS (MARS) Safety Captain in 2017 … Mountaineer Area RoboticS (MARS) Pit Boss from 2017-2019 … Mountaineer Area RoboticS (MARS) CAD Team in 2017-2018 … Mountaineer Area RoboticS (MARS) Student Leadership Council Secretary in 2019.
PERSONAL: Born Erin Grace Ballard on Oct. 22, 2002 in Morgantown, WV … Daughter of Andrew & Michele Ballard … Has eight siblings: brothers Christopher, Sean, Jacob, Liam and William, along with sisters Clara, Kelsie and Michaela.
INTENDED MAJOR: Sports Management
Anna Mayo
Lawrenceville, Ga. • Parkview HS
COACH WORMAN ON ANNA: Anna's passion for shooting and for Georgia Southern have been the defining characteristics of her recruiting process. I'm not a person who approves of hiding my regard, so Anna's affinity for enthusiasm and positivity is much appreciated and aligns well with the team culture. She's got a lot of poise and discipline, and I admire her can-do attitude about the upcoming hard work of being a student-athlete.
PREP: Shot a Parkview High for Lt. Col. Sean Wilson … A GSSA All-State selection in 2019 … CMP Junior Distinguished in 2019 … The top athlete on her high school team her sophomore, junior and senior years … The top athlete in the region her junior year … Was third in the region her sophomore year … Placed 22nd junior year and had the fourth-highest average.
PERSONAL: Born Annaliese Mayo on November 26, 2001 in Lilburn, GA … Daughter of Jolie and Frank Mayo … Has two older sisters, Amanda Mayo and Leeann Mussatt … Sister Amanda is on the rifle squad at Tennessee-Martin.
INTENDED MAJOR: Child and Family Development
Brianne Staton
Deatsville, Ala. • Holtville HS
COACH WORMAN ON BRIANNE: Over the summer, I had the unexpected privilege of being randomly squadded next to Brianne at the National Matches at Camp Perry, Ohio. A rare benefit of shooting with both eyes open was observing her with one eye while using the other for my own target. Two days of watching her in action really gave me an understanding of her work ethic, talent and the kind of quality teammate she already is. Her instincts on the line are solid, and watching her shoot outdoors for the first time was a real glimpse into her mettle. I'm thrilled to add her to the roster, and also appreciate how open she was about her enthusiasm for Georgia Southern.
PREP: Attended Holtville High, where she ran cross country and played soccer … Club rifle squad was Calhoun County Hawkeyes, coached by Matt Carroll … First place Precision Team CMP State Championship in 2019 … First place Individual CMP State Championship in 2019 … Second place State Junior Olympic Champion in 2019 … Junior Olympic Qualifier in 2019 … Third place Individual Sporter AL American Legion Commander's Cup in 2018 … Third place Sporter Team Above the Best in 2018 … Third place ARMY JROTC Regional Championship in 2018 … CMP Junior Distinguished Shooter #1235 in 2018 … First place Sporter Team Hawkeyes Open in 2018 … First place CMP Junior Rifle Camp in 2018 … Third place Precision 3PAR Individual in 2018 … An NRA Distinguished Shooter in 2017 … First place Sporter Team 4H State Championship in 2017 … Third place three-position Sporter Team 4H Nationals in 2017 … Tenth place Standing Air Rifle Individual 4H Nationals in 2017 … Second place Standing Air Rifle Team 4H Nationals in 2017 … Fifth place Air Rifle Overall Team 4H Nationals in 2017 … First place Sporter Senior Individual Buckmasters Expo in 2017 … First place Sporter Senior Team Buckmasters Expo in 2017 … First place Team CMP State Championship in 2017 … First place Team Sporter Class AL American Legion Commander's Cup, 2017; 2nd Place Individual Sporter Class AL American Legion Commander's Cup, 2017; 3rd Place Sporter Team Dixie Challenge in 2017 … First place Sporter Individual CMP September Monthly in March, 2017 … Lettered twice in cross country and five times in soccer.
PERSONAL: Born Brianne Elizabeth Staton on July 3, 2002 in Deatsville, AL … Daughter of Scott and Mary Staton … Has two sisters, Sarah and Hope.
INTENDED MAJOR: Exercise Science
Amy Visconti
Champlain, N.Y. • Northeastern Clinton Central School
COACH WORMAN ON AMY: I'm thrilled to have a shooting sports legacy athlete added to our roster. The entire Visconti family practices precision marksmanship as if it were a habit of daily living like breathing air and eating food. She has years and years of her own experience, plus the benefit of osmosis. Amy is a diverse individual and I look forward to the skill set and mindset she brings to the roster.
PREP: Attended Northeastern Clinton Central School, where she lettered in soccer and cheerleading … Club rifle squad was Rough Riders Rifle Team and Plattsburgh Rod and Gun Club … The 2018 and 2019 national rifle league top junior shooter, eastern conference … A National Rifle League All-Star from 2017-2019 … Eastern Conference Top Shot 4-P 2018 and 2019 … Averaged 392.8 (400) in smallbore for the 2019 National Rifle League season … First place Spring and Fall Air Rifle Match, Plattsburgh Rod and Gun Club … Member of Rough Riders Rifle team that won the conference championship in the National Rifle League for the past three years.
PERSONAL: Born Amy Karen Visconti on March 7, 2002 in Long Island, NY … Daughter of Peter and Karen Visconti … Has two sisters, Betsy and Holly, and a brother Andrew … Brother is a member of the rifle squad at SoCon rival Wofford … Father shot rifle at St. John's.
INTENDED MAJOR: Criminal Justice
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