Marsh Valley's Olivia Cieslak signs with Gillette College
ARIMO − Years of dedicated hard work and a love for the game have led Marsh Valley High School’s Olivia Cieslak to continue her soccer career at Gillette College in Gillette, Wyoming. Choosing Gillette came down to more than just playing soccer. It was an environment where Cieslak felt she could grow as a person and be challenged as an athlete. “What led me to choosing Gillette College was the competitiveness, not in a toxic way, but in a way where everyone wanted to push each other to be better,” she said. The recruiting process was far from easy. After she visited several schools and talked with a number of coaches, Gillette just felt right. Cieslak’s mother, Tesha, also noticed the early connection. “We visited a couple of schools, and she had talked to several coaches, but the minute we toured Gillette and met the coaches and team, there was a spark in her eyes, and I just knew it was the place for her,” Tesha said. Cieslak signed her letter of intent earlier this week, marking the start of a new chapter and an opportunity to compete in college. “Knowing I get to play at the next level with
