Pair of Wethersfield Soccer Stars Staying Local, Sign Letters of Intent

Left- Alexis Szymecki signs letter of intent to play at University of Hartford. Pictured w/ father (Maciek), mother (Pam), and sisters (twins- Olivia and Krysta) & (Bottom) Right- Megan Keleher signs to play at CCSU. Pictured with father (Ralph) and mother (Lori)

Wethersfield seniors Alexis Szymecki and Megan Keleher have signed letters of intent to continue their soccer careers at local universities.  

Szymecki signed a letter of intent to play at the University of Hartford next fall.  She was a member of the girls’ soccer program for four years. During her senior season she served as one of the captains, helping guide the Eagles to a second straight CCC North Divisional Championship, while also earning All-Conference and All-State honors after scoring 25 goals and dishing out 10 assists. This past fall she was also selected to the CHSCA Senior Bowl and earned CCC All-Academic status. She will continue to play forward for the Hawks next year. 

Outside of soccer at WHS, Szymecki is active in numerous areas, including serving as a captain of the track and field team and has competed in the triple jump, long jump, 100m, and 4x100 relay. 

Szymecki is a member of the JETS team and has served on the Student Council.  She has been a Corpus Christi CCD teacher and has participated with FSA Soccer for eight years and currently competes with the Ajax Premiere Soccer Club.  She has also volunteered her time with the George D. Ritchie Soccer club as a coach and referee. 

Keleher signed her letter of intent to play soccer at Central Connecticut State University next fall.  Keleher is a three-year starting goalkeeper for Eagles, helping lead the team to two straight CCC titles.  During her junior and senior seasons, she was named to both the CCC All-Conference team and the CHSCA All-State team.  This past year she served as a captain and was selected to play in the 2018 Soccer Senior Bowl. 

Keleher has been active at WHS during her tenure participating in the Yearbook Club, Future Educator's Club, and the Bridge Program.  She also played on the golf team her freshman year and was part of the track and field team her junior year.  As an honor student, she also received CCC All-Academic status for three seasons. 

Outside the high school, she has played soccer for FSA as well as on the ODP U17 team.  She also volunteered with the George D. Ritchie Soccer Club with the mini-kickers.  Next year at CCSU she will major in Physical Education.

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