Salpointe Catholic Honors ‘Legendary’ Women’s Soccer Coach Kelly Pierce

Salpointe Catholic honors ‘legendary’ women’s soccer coach Kelly Pierce

Hundreds gathered Saturday in the gymnasium at Salpointe Catholic High School to celebrate the life of Kelly Pierce, the school's revered womens soccer coach who passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 1 at age 44 from cardiac arrest.Pierce served as both player and coach at Salpointe, and was remembered by family, colleagues, students and former players for her extraordinary leadership and advocacy for women's equality in sports.Bella Malovich, a two-…

Public memorial today for beloved soccer coach

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - A celebration of life event to honor Kelly Pierce will take place today, and the public is welcomed to join to remember Pierce and her legacy.