Cambridge soccer standout headed to Appy State

Kyle Sims, a standout soccer player for Cambridge Christian, will sign a letter-of-intent with Appalachian State 3 p.m. Thursday at the school. Sims was a Times honorable mention All-County choice as a senior after helping the Lancers go 16-6-3.

A forward/midfielder, he finished with 12 goals and 10 assists. Appalachian State plays in the Southern Conference. The Mountaineers went 6-10-3 this past season.

"It's a great opportunity for him to demonstrate the ability that he has to play the game," Cambridge coach Kevin Hickinbotham said. "He's a strong player and a great team player. Hopefully, he'll help improve their squad as much as he did ours. He's real excited about it."

Sims was a four-year starter at Cambridge. He was team captain during his junior and senior seasons.

-- KEITH NIEBUHR

Note: Here's a photo from Sims' signing ... pictured -- Kammie, Earl & Kelley Sims (Kyle’s sister and parents), Kyle and Coach Kevin Hickinbotham. (photos courtesy Brooke Nierengarten)