Cassidy Felger, Hamilton Heights senior, has signed a letter of intent to play soccer for the Grace College Lancers this fall. Grace College is a member of the Crossroads League and a NAIA athletic institution. She is the daughter of Chris and Shelley Felger.
Grace College was Felger’s college of choice to continue her education and play soccer at the collegiate level. Felger said it was the small, Christ-centered college atmosphere, commitment to education and strong girls’ soccer program that drew her to Grace College.
Felger, who played soccer and ran for Unified Track, found success and recognition in the classroom and on the field. As an athlete she was recognized twice as the Soccer Offensive Player of the Year and named twice to the All-Conference team. She was named a Soccer MVP and a member of the All-County, Academic All-State, and Academic All-Conference teams. She also served as captain for the Hamilton Heights Soccer and Unified Track teams.
She holds a 4.132 grade-point average, is a member of the National Honor Society, Student Government, Business Professionals of America (BPA), Bring Change 2 Mind, Huskies for the Cross, Husky Ambassadors, and French Club. She is also a member of her church’s worship team and youth group.
Felger has been playing soccer since middle school and developing her agility, strength, and skill set playing club soccer during the off season. She credits her family, teammates, and coaches Travis Kauffman and Bryan Michel as a major influence in her athletic development over the years.
“Cassidy has been a tremendous asset to the girls’ soccer program both for the talent she brought to the field and also to the team’s unity, attitude, and expectations,” said Head Coach Travis Kauffman, Hamilton Heights Girls Soccer. “She has been a four-year varsity starter, two-year captain, and has earned a multitude of awards and recognitions from the team, the county, and the Indiana Soccer Coaches Association. She has been our on-field leader helping control the game and providing encouragement and direction. Beyond the many accomplishments, Cassidy’s presence has been felt even more significantly as she helped build a positive and successful legacy for the soccer program. Cassidy’s humble and selfless leadership has been infectious and has been a wonderful thing to witness over the last four years. Cassidy’s absence, as she continues to pursue excellence at Grace College, will be greatly missed.”
“Cassidy has been a phenomenal leader on and off the field for the Girls Soccer program,” said Kurt Ogden, Hamilton Heights Athletic Director. “She is the prototypical athlete that any coach would love to have on their team. She’s the hardest worker in practices and in games, she just delivers, night in and night out. We are really going to miss her presence on the field next year. We wish her well as she continues her career at Grace College.”