Saint Vincent College reveals its 2024 Athletics Hall of Fame class

by Public Relations | September 30, 2024

LATROBE, PA - The Saint Vincent College Athletics Department and the Office of Philanthropy and Alumni Relations are pleased to announce the 2024 induction class of the Saint Vincent College Athletics Hall of Fame.

The group consists of Jenna Moon, C'07 (women's lacrosse), Shelley Muto, C'04, G'06 (women's soccer), Victor O'Korn, C'74 (wrestling), Chansler Poole, C'14 (men's cross country and track and field), Ron Spinosi, C'80 (men's basketball), Dillon Stith, C'14 (men's basketball) and Christopher "Kip" Watkins, C'05 (baseball).

The seven former student-athletes will be inducted Oct. 28 and will be recognized on the field during halftime of that day's home football game against Carnegie Mellon University at Chuck Noll Field.

Jenna Moon, C'07

Jenna Moon was a four-year starter under former coach Tom Harbert and remains one of the women's lacrosse program's top record-holders.

A native of Damascus, Maryland, Moon recorded 179 points (125 goals, 54 assists) over her 44-game career. At the time of her graduation, she was the program's all-time leader in career assists and was second in career goals and points.

Moon amassed 39 points (33 goals, six assists) as a freshman, 51 points (33 goals, 18 assists) as a sophomore and 30 points (24 goals, six assists) as a junior. As a senior, she totaled 59 points (35 goals, a then-team record 24 assists) and led the Bearcats to a 7-4 record.

Following her graduation with a bachelor's degree in history and a minor in political science, Moon joined Teach for America and relocated to Texas. Moon taught at the elementary and high school levels and coached youth teams in the Houston area. She was the inaugural executive director of Atlas Scholars, a nonprofit dedicated to preparing students for careers in the energy and finance sectors.

Moon is chief of staff for KIPP Texas Public Schools and recently was named a trustee of the Aspirations Academies Trust, which oversees 16 academies for students ages 2 to 18 in the United Kingdom.

Moon enjoys hiking, traveling and spending time with her rescue dog Walter. During a trip to Japan, Moon climbed Mount Fuji.

Shelley Muto, C'04, G'06

Two decades after her graduation, Shelley Muto is regarded as one of the top playmakers in the history of the women's soccer program.

Muto tallied 13 goals in her career and ranks second all-time at Saint Vincent with 34 assists. The Jeannette native erupted for a 21-point junior season with three goals and 15 assists, which ranked third in the American Mideast Conference (AMC) and remains a single-season team record. As a senior in 2003, Muto earned All-AMC honors after totaling 15 points on one goal and 13 assists, the second-most helpers in a season in team history.

In 2002 and 2003, the Bearcats qualified for the AMC Championship Tournament, the first two AMC playoff appearances for the program.

Muto earned a bachelor's degree in psychology/education and a master's in curriculum and instruction at Saint Vincent and a master's in leadership and administration at Gannon University. As a graduate student at Saint Vincent, Muto served as assistant women's soccer coach and earned a U.S. Soccer National C Coaching License. She has coached at Jeannette High School and the University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg and at the Olympic Development Team level.

Since 2005, Muto has worked as an educator and administrator in the Jeannette City School District and is the district's director of curriculum and federal programs. In 2019, Muto was inducted into the Jeannette High School Athletic Hall of Fame, becoming the school's first female soccer player to earn the honor.

Victor O'Korn, C'74

Victor O'Korn was a standout wrestler under coaches Tom Harbert and Jim Jioio from 1970 to 1974.

A native of Bridgeville, O'Korn arrived at Saint Vincent College after a storied career at Bishop Canevin High School. He was runner-up in the 1970 PIAA State Championship tournament.

At Saint Vincent, O'Korn primarily wrestled at 150 pounds. As a senior in 1973-74, O'Korn served as the team's co-captain, won his weight class at the West Virginia Invitational Wrestling Tournament and was named the College's Winter Athlete of the Year.

O'Korn graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting. As a special agent for the FBI, he was assigned to several significant investigations, including the assassination attempt of President Ronald Regan in 1981, the Olympic Park bombing in Atlanta in 1996, and the $17 million Loomis, Fargo & Co. heist in 1997. He served as assault team leader on the FBI SWAT team from 1985 to 1988, then was elevated to supervisor of the Violent Crime Section in Charlotte and assistant special agent in charge of North Carolina.

Now retired, O'Korn resides in Matthews, North Carolina, and proudly coaches his son and daughter in soccer, basketball and wrestling. He remains active by working out, playing golf and hiking.

Chansler Poole, C'14

From 2010 to 2014, Chansler Poole put together the most highly decorated career in the history of the Saint Vincent cross country and track programs.

On the cross country course, Poole placed fourth at the Presidents' Athletic Conference Championship as a freshman. He was the first runner in the history of the Saint Vincent men's program to qualify for the NCAA Division III National Championship. He placed fourth in the PAC in 2011 and second in the PAC in 2012.

Poole culminated his phenomenal cross country career in 2013. He won the PAC title, was named the conference's Runner of the Year and placed 69th in a 300-runner field at the NCAA Division III Championship. The Bearcats won the PAC team title in all four of Poole's seasons.

On the track, Poole made history in 2013. He won the PAC title in the 1,500-meter run and became the first runner in team history to qualify for the NCAA Division III Track and Field Championship, where he placed seventh to become SVC's first track and field All-America honoree. As a senior in 2014, he finished eighth in the NCAA 1,500-meter finals to again earn All-America honors.

Poole remains the team's record-holder in the 1,500 meters, with a career-best time of 3 minutes, 49.22 seconds. He was a member of the 4x400-meter relay squad that set a team record of 3:21.23 at the 2013 PAC Track and Field Championships.

A native of Penn Township, Poole graduated with a bachelor's in biology and minors in entrepreneurship and music. Still an active runner-he has completed the Pittsburgh and Boston Marathons-Poole also enjoys playing golf and rock climbing. He lives in Los Angeles and is general manager for Whatnot, the largest livestream shopping platform in the United States.

Ron Spinosi, C'79

Ron Spinosi was a dynamic, two-way force for the men's basketball team. A four-year starter in the post, Spinosi amassed 1,018 points and a school-record 718 rebounds.

As team captain during the 1978-79 season, Spinosi averaged 14 points and 7.8 rebounds. He was awarded the 1979 Saint Vincent College E. Albert DeLuca Award for responsible and dependable student leadership.

A native of McKeesport, Spinosi graduated with a bachelor's degree in liberal arts and a minor in education. He worked as a corrections officer at the Allegheny County Jail for more than 20 years before retiring.

In his free time, Spinosi enjoys gardening and landscaping. He collects Pittsburgh sports memorabilia and earned a Fan Cave Award from Primanti Bros. Restaurant. He also recently completely restored an antique Dodge Dart.

Dillon Stith, C'14

Dillon Stith played a prominent role in leading the men's basketball team to two PAC titles under head coach Don Paul "DP" Harris.

Over 112 games in his four-year career as a power forward, Stith scored 1,310 points, grabbed 697 rebounds and blocked 118 shots. He shot 50 percent from the field and 72 percent from the foul line.

After averaging 7.6 points and 4.8 rebounds over his freshman and sophomore campaigns, Stith burst out as a junior in 2012-13. He earned All-PAC honors by averaging 11.7 points and 5.5 rebounds and ranked second in the PAC in field-goal percentage (.550) and blocked shots (28). In 2012-13, the Bearcats (23-6 overall, 15-1 PAC) claimed their first conference title.

As a senior, Stith put together one of the finest seasons in program history. He led the PAC in rebounding (10.5 rpg), ranked second in scoring (19.5 ppg) and blocked shots (38) and was fifth in field-goal percentage (.511). On Feb. 5, 2014, Stith scored a team-record 50 points and grabbed 18 rebounds in a four-overtime game at Thiel. He was named the PAC Player of the Year and led SVC (22-7) to its second straight conference title and NCAA Tournament berth.

After graduating with a bachelor's degree in political science, the Bedford, Virginia, native has enjoyed a successful professional basketball career overseas.

From 2015-17, Stith played in Australia's Big V league with the Melbourne Tigers and the McKinnon Cougars. He moved to Ireland in 2016 to play for the Belfast Star in the Super League and averaged a league-best 27.4 points. He returned to the McKinnon Tigers and earned league all-star honors in three straight seasons. Stith was named the league's MVP in 2017 and 2019 and led the Tigers to the 2019 Big V championship.

Stith played for Melbourne's Frankston Blues in 2021 and 2022 and averaged 18.8 points and 7.5 rebounds. He spent the 2023 season with the Waverly Falcons, averaging 22 points per game, then played for BBC Arantia Larochette of the Luxembourg Basketball League. He recently signed with the Cairns Taipans in Australia for the 2024-25 season.

Christopher "Kip" Watkins, C'05

Christopher "Kip" Watkins was a major contributor to some of the most successful baseball teams in program history.

In 2003, his first year with the Bearcats, Watkins quickly established himself as one of the top pitchers in team history. He went 8-2 with a 2.61 ERA and became the program's third All-America. He collected 60 strikeouts in 65.2 innings pitched and led the team to 27 wins, a single-season program record.

In 2004, Watkins won four games, tossed six complete games and struck out 50 batters in 64 innings. The Bearcats won the AMC championship and advanced to the NAIA Region IX championship game, one game shy of the NAIA World Series.

As a senior in 2005, Watkins earned six wins and set program records for strikeouts (77) and innings pitched (83.1). In 27 games at shortstop, he was one of the team's top offensive threats and batted .345 with 29 hits, six doubles, two home runs and 19 RBIs. He graduated as the team's all-time leader with 182 strikeouts as a pitcher, a record that stood for 18 years.

Watkins graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology and went on to earn a master's degree in education/counselor education from Duquesne University. A licensed professional counselor, he works as a counselor for holistic health for Gestalt Development Center in Harrisburg, pioneering the use of barbell strength training and yoga into his counseling practice.

Watkins and his wife, Stephanie (Hewitson), C'05, live in Harrisburg.

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