FIERCE Alumni Spotlight: Mallory Duncan
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Introducing FIERCE's Alumni Spotlight! Learn about alumni's journey after graduating from the program, and advice they would pass along to current FIERCE players.
Player Journey
Alumni Mallory Duncan was an early member of FIERCE United, playing with the 2003 age group that graduated in 2022. In the Fall of 2022, Mallory continued her soccer career at East Texas Baptist University, where she majored in Rehabilitative Science. She earned conference honors all 4 years, with each season improving upon the last. Mallory was awarded an honorable mention her freshman year, a third-team selection sophomore year, a second-team selection her junior year, and a first-team selection her senior year. She had a standout senior season, leading her team in goals (4), points (9), and shots on goal (15). In addition to athletic accolades, Mallory also earned recognition for her performance in the classroom. She was named to the 2025 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District team, awarded to upperclassmen with a 3.5 GPA or higher that played in 75% of the matches.
Q&A With Mallory
What was your favorite FIERCE memory?
Winning state cup my senior year of high school with the first group of high school girls in the FIERCE program.
What has been your favorite college soccer memory?
I have so many memories it’s hard to just pick one. I think travel trips are the best. My favorite trips were when we went to Auckland, New Zealand and Santa Cruz, California.
How has playing soccer shaped you off-the-field?
It has taught me so many lessons and attributes to life. It’s taught me how to be a leader anywhere I go, what a work ethic is and how hard to push myself, and it’s taught me how to be a friend and be a team player with others.
What message would you share with current FIERCE players?
Having a strong work ethic and mindset can get you anywhere in life, not just success on the field. Some days are going to be harder than other days, but never give up and take the easy way out when working towards the things you want to achieve. Always remember to enjoy the game and make the most of it!
Learn more about FIERCE's alumni on our College Alumni page.