Olivia Matthews to play women’s soccer at Heidelberg
On Thursday, April 6, Bluffton High School senior Olivia Matthews signed a letter of intent to play Women’s Soccer at Heidelberg University.
Olivia is a two-time ALL-NWC Defender, and earned All District Honors as a senior. She was a 4-year varsity letter winner for the Pirates and was captain of the 2022 Northwest Conference Championship Girls Soccer Team.
At Heidelberg, she plans to major in Environmental Science and Sustainability.
Heidelberg offers 20 varsity sports in its athletic program and competes in the Ohio Athletic Conference. Division III institutions may use a standard, NCAA provided, non-binding celebratory signing form.
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First Row: Brendon Matthews (Father), Olivia Matthews, Renee Matthews (Mother)
Second Row: Jamie Mehaffie (Bluffton Girls Soccer Coach), Clara Matthews (Sister), Nora Matthews (Sister).
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