Valdosta Athletics

AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2011: Part of Valdosta State's inaugural women's soccer team that went to the GSC Championship match... Played in two matches, notching 35 minutes.

PRIOR TO VALDOSTA STATE: Named to the Gainesville Sun All-Area team four consecutive years… Named All-First Coast… Named Most Valuable Offensive Player of the Year… Named team captain for two years… Earned the Golden Boot Award… named Players' Player of the Year… Was leading goal scorer with 119 goals and 58 assists in four seasons at Columbia High School… Played for Gainesville Legacy… Played for Tallahassee United… Played in the Olympic Development Program in Region B Select in 2005 and 2007.

COACH'S QUOTE: "Shelby is already on campus and is working to be an impact players. She could see time as a forward or middle."

WIDERGREN'S QUOTE ON VSU: "I chose VSU because of its strong academic reputation and to be a part of a history making women's soccer program as we bring more trophies to a championship-rich university.  I also love Coach Heinz and the small-town feel of the University."