Women’s Soccer to Host “Kickin’ It For Cancer” Saturday
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – On Saturday afternoon the USC Upstate women's soccer team will host its second annual "Kickin' It For Cancer" event at County University Soccer Stadium beginning at 1:45 p.m. with a Cancer Recognition, followed by games from 2 p.m. until 6:15 p.m.
The Spartans will be joined at the event by Spartanburg Methodist College, Southern Wesleyan University and Louisburg College. Each game Saturday will last 30 minutes and are a traditional 11-on-11 contest.
"We are really excited to be helping such a wonderful cause and organization," said Interim Head Women's Soccer Coach, Marcie Klebanow. "With this effort we hope to continue to enhance our players' awareness of the community and how much of a positive impact they can have on those around them. All of the donations will be given to the Gibbs Cancer Center with the intention of making a difference in someone else's life."
The squad has worked extremely hard with its marketing efforts as they have promoted the event on campus, through family and friends and the use of social media.
Saturday's Schedule:
1:45 p.m. – Cancer Presentation
2 p.m. – Upstate vs. Spartanburg Methodist College
2:45 p.m. – Southern Wesleyan University vs. Louisburg College
3:30 p.m. – Spartanburg Methodist College vs. Louisburg College
4:15 p.m. – Upstate vs. Southern Wesleyan University
5 p.m. – Southern Wesleyan University vs. Spartanburg Methodist College
5:45 p.m. – Upstate vs. Louisburg College