Scholarships awarded to four soccer players in memory of Carson Kurtz

VICKSBURG, Miss. (VDN) — Four students from Warren Central and St. Aloysius High School were awarded Soccer Scholarships in memory of Carson Kurtz.

The Carson Kurtz Memorial awarded scholarships at a ceremony and fundraiser held at the Vicksburg County Club in memory of Carson Kurtz. In addition to the fundraiser Saturday night, a Four-Ball Tournament is being held at the Country Club Sunday morning. Four-Ball director Chris Whittington said, “The main purpose of this tournament is to remember Carson Kurtz and to raise money for girls and boys soccer scholarships.” Kurtz, who died at age 15 in 2019, played soccer at Warren Central and St. Aloysius. 144 players will tee up at Sunday morning’s tournament.

Over two hundred people from across the country came together at the Vicksburg Country Club last night to honor the memory of Carson Kurtz. Organized by the family of Kurtz and his loved ones, this marks the second year the group has raised funds to award scholarships. Last year the group raised well over $30,000.

Shawn Kurtz, the father of Carson Kurtz, was overwhelmed by the support shown at last night’s event. “Look at it,” said Kurtz in response to the packed house at the Country Club. “The support has been great, more than I ever expected.”

The $1500 scholarships were awarded to Addie Keller, Conner Leverette, Samantha Edwards, and Eli Shiers. In addition to the scholarship, each recipient was given a plaque to commemorate the award and a letter congratulating them. Part of the letter read, “This scholarship, in memory of Carson Kurtz, is a testament to your dedication and passion for soccer, much like Carson himself.”

Click this link to donate to the scholarship fund in memory of Carson Kurtz.