PRIOR TO MSU: A native of McKee, Ky., Shearer is a transfer from Eastern Kentucky, where she only spent one season. At EKU, Shearer ran in two cross country meets, finishing in the top 10 both times. She was much more active in track and field, where she competed nine times. She placed second in the 5,000-meter run outdoors at the Centre Twilight and was third at Louisville’s indoor College Meet Opener in the 3,000-meter run. She also was third as a member of the 4x400-meter relay at Transylvania’s Pioneer Invite. At Jackson County High School, Shearer was a force, finishing on the podium in each of her final three state cross country competitions, while also placing between 23rd and 43rd the other three years. She was a three-time regional winner and placed no lower than fourth. Jackson County won the region in 2024. On the track, she participated in four state meets, making the podium three of the four years, highlighted by placing fifth in the 3,200-meter run as a senior. In indoor track, Shearer finished second in the state 3,200m race. She also won four regional titles in individual events.