Justice, a native of Springfield, Ohio, averaged 38.1 strokes per nine holes as a senior at Shawnee as he helped the team complete its third straight undefeated regular season that included a third straight Central Buckeye Conference and sectional title. The four-year varsity letterman was a two-time CBC First Team selection and was also named to the Clark County First Team and the All-Area First Team as a senior. As a junior, Justice was part of a team that earned a second-place finish at the district tournament and a sixth-place finish in the state tournament.

"We are very pleased to have signed Mitch,” said MVNU golf coach Mark Stiverson. "He brings to the table so many qualities in both golf and academics. Not only do I think he will make an impact on our program in his first year, I am expecting it. He has all the gifts to fit right in and if he continues to work hard on his game, then I would not be surprised to see some really good things happening to him and the team in the near future.”

"With his father being an alum of the golf program, Mitch already knows many of the things that will be expected of him and what he can expect,” Stiverson continued, referring to the fact that Justice’s father, Jim, was a former Cougar golfer and the 1978 NAIA District 22 Tournament medalist. "Mitch will compliment the already talented returning team. This will be a fun, yet competitive year within the team and conference. I am looking forward to the surprises.”

In addition to playing golf at Shawnee, Justice was a four-year member of the Drama Club, and three-year member of the choir, and was involved in videography. He received a scholar-athlete award, had the lead role in three plays, and won Shawnee’s "Idol” contest for singing. He has also taken first place in the Olivet Open Golf Tournament the past two years.

"There are several reasons why I chose MVNU,” said Justice of his college choice. "MVNU is a quality school and I like the Christian atmosphere. It is also my parents’ alma mater.”

The MVNU golf program finished the 2007-2008 campaign with a 70-35 overall record. The Cougars also finished fourth in the American Mideast Conference/NAIA Region IX Tournament.