SEATTLE — The University of Washington soccer community gathered Friday night to honor the life of Mia Hamant , a senior goalkeeper who died Thursday after a seven-month battle with an exceptionally rare form of kidney cancer.

Hamant, 21, was diagnosed with stage 4 SMARCB1-deficient kidney cancer in April. Her diagnosis was only the 14th documented case of its kind.

Her death has left the Husky community grieving the loss of a talented athlete known for her tenacious spirit both on and off the field.

Before Friday night's men's soccer game at Husky Soccer Stadium, players and spectators observed a moment of silence in Hamant's memory. The stadium was filled with photographs of the goalkeeper, serving as reminders of her energy and impact on the program.

"Her presence will forever be

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