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Quincy's Glei and Harmon taking their talents to the college soccer ranks

troy tennyson, coldwater daily reporter
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The Quincy duo of Kallie Glei (left) and Abigail Harmon (right) sat down together and signed their respective letters of intent to play soccer at the college level.
The Quincy duo of Kallie Glei (left) and Abigail Harmon (right) sat down together and signed their respective letters of intent to play soccer at the college level.

QUINCY, MI. — Phil Woosnam, largely regarded as the pioneer of North American soccer and a former Welsh soccer manager once stated, “The rules of soccer are very simple, basically it is this: If it moves, kick it. If it doesn’t move, kick it until it does.”

While those rules do seem simple enough, the sport itself is complex in so many ways, I mean how many of us can correctly define the offsides rule. Well those complexities and intricacies of the world’s largest sport have not stopped two of Quincy’s finest soccer players from reaching the pinnacle of their sport, as the Quincy senior duo of Kalila Glei and Abigail Harmon have both been given the chance to play the sport they love at the next level, having signed their respective letters of intent to play soccer in college.

The following are a few memories shared by each signee, so graciously provided by Quincy High School Athletic Secretary Staci Davenport and the Quincy Athletic Department.

Quincy's Kallie Glei recently signed her letter of intent to play soccer at Olivet College
Quincy's Kallie Glei recently signed her letter of intent to play soccer at Olivet College

Kalllie Glei, Quincy Oriole senior soccer player

Glei has signed her letter of intent to play soccer at the up and coming program at Olivet College as she plans to become a Comet next season.

“I chose Olivet because of the atmosphere, it feels like home,” said Glei. “I also love the coaches and how much effort they put into the programs a well as its recruits.”

Glei will be attending Olivet College with an eye on studying exercise science and pre-physical therapy.

When asked what challenges she may face at the next level, Glei stated “I want to work on being a more confident player, moving up to the next level is intimidating and I want to overcome that.”

When thinking back to her career wearing the orange and black of Quincy soccer Glei points to a now GIF worthy moment during her junior season as a memorable moment.

“Last year, during our tournament we were playing Bronson and I got smacked in the face with the ball. Abigail (Harmon) came running over immediately and I got a bloody nose, now there’s a GIF of it on my Instagram,” Glei said with a smile.

Congratulations to Quincy’s Kallie Glei on her decision to further her academic and athletic career at Olivet College.

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Name: Kallie GleiSchool: Quincy High SchoolCollege: Olivet CollegeMajor: Exercise Science Pre-Physical TherapyFavorite Food: Any Type of PastaFavorite Dessert: Brownies with Ice CreamFavorite Movie: National Lampoon’s Christmas VacationFavorite TV Show: Friends or That 70’s ShowFavorite Book: The Stephanie Plum seriesHobbies: Anything outdoors, hanging out with friends, taking naps with my dog

Quincy's Abigail Harmon recently signed her letter of intent to play soccer at the University of Michigan-Dearborn
Quincy's Abigail Harmon recently signed her letter of intent to play soccer at the University of Michigan-Dearborn

Abigail Harmon, Quincy Orioles senior soccer player

Harmon recently signed her letter of intent to play on the pitch at the University of Michigan-Dearborn.

“I chose the University of Michigan-Dearborn because I have always been a huge Michigan fan,” said Harmon. “I also really like how they truly put education first.”

Harmon will be attending college to not only focus on soccer but to also major in Digital Marketing.

When asked what she feels she may need to work on to succeed at the next level, Harmon stated “To succeed at the next level for both academics and athletics, I need to not procrastinate and be willing to ask for help. I also need to learn how to cook.”

When asked about what memories she will take with her from her time at Quincy, Harmon said, “The best memories I have are just years of playing soccer with my friend and teammate Kallie whether it has been with AYSO, indoor soccer, BC Fire Soccer club or high school. I will miss my passing partner.”

Congratulations to Quincy’s Abigail Harmon on her decision to further her academic and athletic career at the University of Michigan-Dearborn.

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Name: Abigail HarmonSchool: Quincy High SchoolCollege: University of Michigan-DearbornMajor: Digital MarketingFavorite Food: Shrimp Fettuccine AlfredoFavorite Dessert: Ice CreamFavorite Movie: Guardians of the GalaxyFavorite TV Show: Bob’s BurgersFavorite Book: I don’t have one favorite, just a variety of different genresHobbies: Weight Lifting, reading and playing euchre

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