Griffin Signs With Express Women, Becomes First Member of 2013-14 Freshmen Class

Hannah Griffin, front center, signs her letter of intent during a ceremony at Edgerton High School Monday. She is surrounded by her parents, Dan and Jana Griffin, as well as her high school coach, Kelly Thiel (far right). In the back is Express women's basketball head coach Mike Llanas and assistant coach Stephen Perry (L to R). Griffin is the first member of next year's freshmen class. Photo by Nicholas Huenefeld/Owens Sports Information
Hannah Griffin, front center, signs her letter of intent during a ceremony at Edgerton High School Monday. She is surrounded by her parents, Dan and Jana Griffin, as well as her high school coach, Kelly Thiel (far right). In the back is Express women's basketball head coach Mike Llanas and assistant coach Stephen Perry (L to R). Griffin is the first member of next year's freshmen class. Photo by Nicholas Huenefeld/Owens Sports Information
Posted: Apr 11, 2013

By Nicholas Huenefeld/Owens Sports Information

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Edgerton, OH---Hannah Griffin, a 5'11" forward, became the first member of the 2013-14 Express women's basketball freshmen class Wednesday night after signing a letter of intent at her high school.

As a senior, Griffin was named First Team All-Green Meadows Conference and Second Team All-District while leading her team to a sectional championship.

She previously earned Second Team All-GMC and Honorable Mention All-District honors.

Coached by Kelly Thiel, Hannah is the daughter of Dan and Jana Griffin. She has two sisters, Sonya and Sadie and plans on majoring in education.

The Express women's basketball team finished 28-8 last season and advanced to the NJCAA D-II National Tournament, where they finished seventh in the nation. During the season, they captured the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) championship, as well as the Region XII District I championship. Their 28 wins marked the second most in a single season.