Women’s Soccer Team Holds Raffle for Former Player

From Stuart Kaufman, Sports Information:

Kerri Paquette may no longer play for the Owls, but the former KSC standout defender was on the mind of Keene State women’s soccer players, coaches, and fans on October 17. Members of the team held a raffle during halftime of Saturday’s game against UMass-Boston for Paquette who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer.

“It’s just devastating; she’s just 26 years old,” said KSC Coach Denise Lyons, who, along with several of her former teammates, attended a benefit for Paquette in her hometown of Millbury, Mass. “Kerri was a tough competitor on the field, and I know she’ll battle through this tough time as well.”

Former teammate Tara Wagner donated the top prize for the raffle, which raised $350. Paquette played four seasons for the Owls (2001-04), earning All-LEC honors as a junior.