NORMAL, Ill. – Just before the Illinois State soccer team ends its regular-season play, the Redbirds will take the time to honor its graduating seniors, Sunday, Oct. 19, on Senior Day at Adelaide Street Field. Kickoff against Indiana State is slated for 1 p.m. The Redbirds will also celebrate Heidecke Day after the conclusion of Sunday's game.
ISU seniors Keri Kujawa, Gabbi McArtor, Aryn Newsom, and Rachel Tejada will be recognized for their contributions to the team, before the start of the game at mid-field.
Former ISU soccer player Julie Heidecke passed away after playing one season for the Redbirds. Although her time on the team was cut short due to a tragic automobile accident, Heidecks's personality and positive demeanor set a lasting impression with her coaches and teammates. In her honor, every season the Julie Heidecke Foundation and Redbird soccer team awards one player who demonstrates commitment, spirit, determination, leadership, sportsmanship, academic strength, morality and concern for others. The award ceremony will take place outside the field next to the Julie Heidecke Tribute Tree. Allie Newsom was the 2013 award winner.
Illinois State will host this season's Missouri Valley Conference Women's Soccer Championship at Adelaide Street Field. All-session tickets are now available for purchase online at www.GoRedbirds.com/tickets, by calling (309) 438-8000 or in-person at either Illinois State Athletics Ticket Office located at the North entrance of Redbird Arena or the East entrance of Hancock Stadium. The ticket office is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Single-session tickets will go on sale Monday, Oct. 27 at 9 a.m.
As a reminder, admission to every Redbird soccer game during the regular-season is free for the whole family.Â
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