Highlanders
Sign Women’s Soccer Recruit
(Houghton,
N.Y.)—Houghton College women’s soccer
coach David Lewis has announced that Keeler Topping (Pittsford, N.Y.
/ Pittsford Mendon) has signed a national letter of intent to play
at Houghton College.
Topping was Mendon High’s Most Improved
Player in 2005 and earned the Most Hustle Award in both 2005 and
2006. She was the team’s captain in 2007, her senior campaign.
Topping was named to the 2007 All-Greater Rochester Girls Soccer
Team after leading Mendon to the Section V Class A title and a state
runner-up finish. She was selected defensive MVP of the section
final match.
“Keeler attended our summer soccer camp
and I was impressed by her play and character,” said Lewis. “She has
a great work ethic and a caring nature. She is a great fit for
Houghton and I am delighted to have her as a part of our soccer
program.”
“Keeler is the epitome of what a
student-athlete should be,” said Janet Wright, Topping’s high school
coach. “She is the ideal teammate as she leads by example both on
and off the soccer field, never seeking any self-gratification or
wanting to draw attention to herself. She puts her teammates first
and truly cares about their well-being. Her attitude motivates
others, which makes her a natural leader and role model. Keeler is
well-respected by her teammates, peers, teachers and coaches.
Additionally, Keeler is one of the top players on the Pittsford
Mendon team and in Monroe County as well as one of the most humble
players I have had the opportunity to coach.”
Topping is the daughter of John and Claudia Topping of Pittsford,
N.Y. She anticipates majoring in elementary education at Houghton.
Photo: Keeler
Topping displays a Houghton Highlanders jersey after signing her
letter of intent.
