The NCHS’ soccer team held its senior night before a boys/girl’s doubleheader against Monroe’s Neville High School Jan. 23. The Chiefs, Natchitoches’ lone high school soccer program for over 20 years, presented 12 seniors to a crowd of friends, family and soccer fans.
The Natchitoches Parish Journal wishes these impressive young men and women success in the remainder of their season and Godspeed in their future endeavors. We are looking forward to hearing good things about all of you in the future!
Matthew Brown
Son of Mike and Cathlyn Brown. Matthew has played soccer for 4 years at Natchitoches Central. He is a 4 year State Qualifier in Cross Country. This year he was awarded 1st Team All-District and 2nd Team All-State in Cross Country. He is also very active in his Youth Group at First United Methodist Church. Matthew plans to attend Northwestern State University and major in Secondary Education.
Aaron Foster
Son of Eddie & Reinette Foster. Aaron has played soccer each of his high school years. He is an active member of FFA and an officer for the past 2 years. He placed 4th in Agronomy at Nationals. After graduation, Aaron intends to enlist in the US Marine Corps.
Jake Stultz
Son of Rusty and Anne Stultz. Jake attended Natchitoches Central High School his freshman and sophomore years and Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts his junior and senior years. He has played soccer all 4 years for the Chiefs. He has been a member of the Natchitoches Central High School Orchestra as well as the Northwestern State University Orchestra and has performed at Carnegie Hall and throughout Europe. He has also earned All-State as well as All-National Orchestra Honors. Jake plans to attend Louisiana Tech University majoring in Mechanical Engineering and has been awarded an Outstanding Student Scholarship and been admitted to the Honors College.
Russ Stultz
Son of Rusty and Anne Stultz. Russ attended Natchitoches Central High School his freshman and sophomore years and Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts his junior and senior years. He has played soccer all 4 years for the Chiefs. He has been a member of the Natchitoches Central High School Orchestra and has performed at Carnegie Hall and throughout Europe. Russ plans to attend Louisiana Tech University majoring in Mechanical Engineering and has been awarded a Presidential scholarship and admitted to the Honors College. He has also been awarded a full four year Army ROTC scholarship.
Trevor Sullivan
Son of Rowena Sullivan and William Sullivan, Jr.. Trevor attended and played soccer at Slidell High School his freshman year. He has attended Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts for the last 3 years and has played soccer for the Chiefs all 3 of those years. At LSMSA, he is an academic peer tutor. He is undecided which college he will attend.
Dylan Price
Dylan is the son of Brad and Daviona Price. Dylan lettered in soccer for all of 4 years at NCHS and also lettered in football for 3 years. He has earned a 3.5 GPA and plans to attend Louisiana Tech for aviation, and to become a pilot. Dylan was a state champion in meat identification for the NCHS Future Farmers of America last year. Additionally, Dylan was 2nd team all district in soccer and runner up for 1st team all district in soccer.
Thomas Wiggins
Son of Van and Lisa Wiggins. He has enjoyed being a player on the NCHS varsity soccer team for the past 4 years. He is also active in the fishing team and has enjoyed playing football and baseball as a NCHS chief. He is looking forward to graduating and attending NSU next year pursuing a degree in Engineering Technology.
Senior Annah Carnline was accompanied by her mother, Lois Carnline, and father, Wayne Carnline. She has lettered 2 years for the Lady Chiefs. She has proven to be a strong pillar, having 6 shut-outs just this season. In addition to her varsity soccer play, she is a member of the National Honor Society and Student Government Organization at NCHS. She has been awarded National Honors and Principal’s honor roll due to her outstanding GPA. After high-school she plans to attend LSU, where she will study in pre-med.
Senior Asia Dolliole was a accompanied by her mother, Marianne, and her father, Noe Cortez. She has lettered all 4 years for the Lady Chiefs. She has been varsity’s starting outside back for 3 years. Asia has 4 goals in her high school career. In addition to her play for the Lady Chiefs, she plays varsity tennis. She has an impressive 3.84 GPA . After high school she plans to attend ULL and study Criminal Justice.
Senior Tayla Rachal was accompanied by her mother, Carla Rachal. Tayla has lettered two years for the Lady Chiefs. In her 2 seasons of varisty play, she scored 3 goals. In addition to her play for the Lady Chiefs, she is involved in the National Honor Society at NCHS. Tayla has received several Principal honors, as she maintained a 3.83 GPA through her high school career. She plans to attend LSU and study biology.
Senior Kiara Padilla was accompanied by her mother, Shannon Santana. She has lettered two years for the Lady Chiefs. She has been a varsity starter for both seasons, and has tallied 18 goals thus far in her senior season. In addition to soccer at Natchitoches Central, Kiara is active throughout the athletic teams at the Louisiana School where she also serves as an ambassador. After high school she plans on attending NSU to major in criminal justice with a concentration in psychology and a minor in finance.
Senior Shaylynn Hargis was accompanied by her mother, Lynn, father, Gary, and sister, Linsey. She has played for the Lady Chief soccer team for 2 years, lettering her senior year. Shaylynn has scored a goal and assisted many combination plays in her senior season. In addition to her play for the lady chiefs, she plays varsity softball; all while maintaining an impressive 4.0_GPA. After high school she plans to attend ULL and study_nursing.
Senior Rolesha Colbert was accompanied by coach Yanci Johnson_. She has played for the Lady Chiefs for two years. Though not able to play because of injury, Rolesha has been the loudest and most supportive of our Lady Chiefs. In addition to her play for the Lady Chiefs, she is involved in JROTC and Slap team at NCHS_. After high school she plans to enlist with the Navy.
