NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Drury High School girls soccer community came together Saturday morning to remember Alison Felix, a multi-sport standout and member of the school's Class of 2020 who died last December in an automobile accident.

 

Her sister Jacinta captured the spirit of the moment and Alison's life.

 

"Sports have always had a huge impact on our lives," Jacinta said. "And, more importantly than the wins and losses, sports have allowed us to make unbreakable bonds, long-lasting memories and a forever family that we will always be grateful for.

 

"I'm slowly learning it takes a village to find your way through grief. But I'm so blessed that my village includes all of you."

 

Before the 2025 Blue Devils took on Chicopee, Felix's relatives joined players from both teams in a pregame ceremony to honor Alison, a 2024 graduate of the University of Connecticut who was in Pompano Beach, Fla., at the time of her untimely passing.

 

Many of the members of this year's Drury varsity were teammates of Jacinta, a 2025 graduate of the school.

 

Zoe Daugherty, a member of the Class of '20 along with Alison, welcomed the crowd gathered in the bleachers at John J. DelNegro Field.

 

"Today, we honor our dear friend Alison, whose tragic passing has left an ache in our hearts but also a lasting mark on our lives," Daugherty said. "She was kind, compassionate, funny and truly one of a kind – the type of person whose light touched everyone around her.

 

"Though she's no longer with us, her love continues to guide and inspire us every day. We miss her deeply and will always carry her memory with us, honoring her in all that we do."

 

To recognize her friend, Daugherty established the Alison Marie Moulton Felix Memorial Scholarship.

 

"I'm blown away by the support the community has been showing for the scholarship," she said.

 

Maria Moulton talked about her daughter's life and the importance of those who got her through the 10 months since her death.

 

"I'd like to publicly recognize the love and support from my wonderful family and my friends and this community," Moulton said. "Some have heard me say that I am certain that it is this, everyone's love and support, that gets me out of bed, into the shower and out that door every morning.

 

"Thank you. I appreciate it, and I am forever grateful."