College Soccer: Woodlands Grad, Marley Krach, Earns Prestigious Award in Big South Conference

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Marley Krach, a former Woodlands Highlander Soccer standout, was awarded the Big South’s Christenberry Award for her excellence in academics that go alongside her athletic prowess.

The Christenberry Award is given out to one female and one male student-athlete per institution per year. These athletes had to be nominated by their respective schools through the rigorous criteria of being the graduating student-athlete with the highest GPA.

Krach cut due to attaining a 4.0 GPA while working toward her biology degree, in addition to the tough time spent on the soccer field. Krach’s role as a midfielder and defender saw her take valuable minutes during her nearly 20-game senior season. 

The continued success of Krach’s academic career spans back to her time spent since first joining the Radford program. With each passing semester, Krach has been named to the Dean’s List, highlighting the never-ending balance of her student-athlete journey.

Krach now joins the 11 other recipients of the prestigious award for the 2024-25 athletic season, making one more mark before she departs the collegiate ranks.