Sept. 10, 2009

Kiki Koroshetz was a three-time MVP at Brien McMahon High School. She lettered all four seasons, and earned all-county and all-state honors. A star in high school, Koroshetz's success did not fade as she elevated her game to Division I at Colgate. As a first-year, the 5'6" defender from Norwalk, Connecticut started in 18 of the Raiders' 19 games. In her sophomore year, she started in every game. For Koroshetz, the fall was synonymous with soccer season, and her success on the field had become as traditional as the leaves falling off the trees.

In August 2008, Koroshetz's preparation for her junior season with the Raiders was cut short. She was diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma, a rare pediatric cancer that presents itself in bones and soft tissue. Unable to attend classes in the fall, she was placed under treatment immediately.

Her teammates were shocked by the suddenness of her illness, but the women's soccer team was quick to rally around her, hosting a 5K walk/run in honor of their teammate. Organized in large part by senior captain Jillian Fonseca, the event raised $8,000 for cancer research.

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