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Keene State Women’s Soccer Team Holds Raffle for Kerri Paquette
KEENE, N.H. 10/19/09 - 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 Saturday.
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."
We're just so happy to help out Kerri in any way possible," said Shaina McMahon, a student assistant coach with the team. "Whether we played with her or not, she's still a member of the Keene State soccer family. Our hearts go out to her and we hope everything goes 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.
