Justin Shepherd

SOPHOMORE (2024): Appeared in two games for the Bears FIRST-YEAR (2023): Did not see varsity action Before Ursinus: Graduated from Monsignor Bonner Archbishop Prendergast High School...Member of varsity football and baseball teams…2022 Mini-Max Award Winner (Maxwell Football Club)...2023 Bonner-Prendie Male Athlete Sportsmanship Award; 2022 All-Catholic Selection; 2022 All-Delco Selection…Member of 2022 Philadelphia Catholic League (PCL) Blue Division Championship (first time since 1995)...2x PIAA Class 4A District 12 City Champions (2021 and 2022)...4x PIAA Class 4A District 12 PCL Champions 2019-2022, advanced to the State’s Quarterfinals for the first time in school history member of Baseball team that won the Philadelphia Catholic League Championship in 2022 and advanced to the State Semifinals in 2021, 2022, and 2023. Personal: Born April 4, 2005 ... Son of Elaina and Jason Shepherd…Has two sisters…Economics major w/ minor in finance Why Ursinus? Ursinus had everything I was looking for in a college experience: strong academics, great campus and student-life atmosphere, and a respected and dedicated coaching staff that I know will make me a better student athlete during my time here. What sealed the deal for me was my overnight visit. I felt an instant connection with my coaches and enjoyed getting to know all of the players I met. Favorite Hobby: Enjoy the outdoors (hunting and fishing), golf, and traveling Favorite Song: Dirt road anthem - Jason Aldean Favorite Food: BBQ Chicken Favorite Athlete: Mike Trout Career Aspiration: To be happy and successful HONORS: Centennial Conference Academic Honor Roll (2024)