The North Carolina Soccer Coaches Association (NCSCA) has recognized The Brittany as the “Best High School Soccer Event in North Carolina” and was created to remember and celebrate Brittany Willis.
The Brittney Story
On June 28, 2004, Brittany Willis, a beautiful, bright, promising young woman was enjoying an uneventful summer afternoon returning a high school graduation present at a gift shop in Wilson, NC. Her life was suddenly and tragically cut short as she became a victim of horrific, random violence. This daughter, sister, granddaughter, and friend was a treasure, and her memory will forever be a part of the lives of those who knew and loved her.
Throughout her life, beginning with the Wilson Recreation Soccer program, Brittany played and cherished the game of soccer. She was an All Conference player her junior and senior year of high school, and enjoyed the honor of being the Captain of the Hunt High School Warriors during her senior year. Her love of team sports led her to the volleyball court, where she was honored as Best All Around, and to compete on the cross-country team, where she earned the Sportsmanship Award while she represented the Warriors.
An intelligent and honorable student, Brittany enjoyed the distinction of being identified as an All Academic Athlete every year of her high school career. She was a member of the National Honor Society, was a Key club officer, sang in the school chorus, was a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the Student Government Association, and was the Pepsi Scholar Athlete each year while at Hunt High School.
Sportsmanship Award
As part of the event during each game the referees choose one player from each team to recognize with a sportsmanship award. This weekend Elise Larimer was chosen during her game against Brittney’s high school team, Hunt; and her future UNCW teammate (and roommate) Emily Degnan was chosen while playing Ardrey Kell.
