Junior Sami Wilson Commits to Soccer at Murray State

By Aiden MantheyPublished: May 11, 2022Leave a Comment

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On March 12, Wilson announced that she would be attending this college after her graduation in 2023. Murray State is a highly ranked school located in Murray, Kentucky, the school contains multiple Division 1 sports programs including girls soccer which Wilson will play when enrolled.

Murray State University has landed a huge commitment in junior Sami Wilson. On March 12, Wilson announced that she would be attending this college after her graduation in 2023. Murray State is a highly ranked school located in Murray, Kentucky, the school contains multiple Division 1 sports programs including girls soccer which Wilson will play when enrolled. 

“It’s very exciting,” Wilson said. “Murray State is a really good school, the campus is really beautiful and it’s a perfect fit for me. They have great soccer facilities and I want to be successful there.”

The process of selecting a college that fit Wilson’s needs and wants was easy enough, since Murray State was one of her top choices when considering schools. In the end, Murray came in with an offer after multiple visits and ID camps, Wilson will return to Murray State later this year for more visits, tours, and meet ups with the girls soccer team to familiarize herself with the college’s atmosphere. 

“Going down there and interacting with my future teammates is important to me,” Wilson said. “I want to build up team chemistry with these girls, make friends and have a good time of course.”

Friends, family, teammates and coaches congratulated Wilson on this incredible achievement  as her third high school season got underway. Wilson has been playing on the girls varsity soccer team since her freshman year. Mark Olwig, who has been Wilson’s coach for those three years, shares his thoughts on her commitment.

“She’s a fantastic player,” Olwig said. “I think it’s awesome how her work is being paid off with this great achievement and I’m really proud of her for that.”

Wilson has one more year at North, during her senior year she will play her final season of high school soccer with the girls varsity team. A final year to interact and play with friends and teammates at FHN until a brand new chapter in her life.

‘The whole team is so proud of her,” Freshman Addie Butler said. “Going D1 is amazing, she definitely deserves it and she is a great person to play with.”