News Post
Soccer Team Wins District Title, Honors Seniors
The St. Joseph’s Academy soccer team defeated Zachary High on January 15 to capture the district championship for the fifth consecutive year. The Redstickers posted an 8-0 victory with three goals by Mary Melancon, two by Olivia Hupperick and a goal each by Amelia Bryan, Avery Oubre and Kay Callihan.
Prior to the start of the contest, the team honored the eight Redsticker seniors. Recognized for their contributions to the soccer program were Emma Allen, Abby Arledge, Amelia Bryan, Olivia Caldwell, Alexis Callihan, Kay Callihan, Olivia Hupperich and Mary Stuckey. They received a framed team picture, their senior portraits and a bouquet of flowers.
Coach Kyle Carmouche said these seniors have a special place in his heart. Six of them were the among the first players he coached after joining the program four years ago as coach of the JV squad. Another two joined the program as transfers. “It has been a pleasure to be a small part of their soccer journey,” Carmouche said. “This senior class has been a true representation of the values of SJA and the Sisters of St. Joseph. I give much of the credit for our success this year to this graduating class. I am very proud of the fact that all eight have been contributing leaders in the program starting with our summer workouts up to our district championship. This class is leaving behind a legacy of hard work, academic success as student-athletes and some very pretty soccer to watch.”
Hupperich is a four-year letter winner and was named to the All-District Team her sophomore and junior years. She plays club soccer on the BRSC 03 Black team. She is the daughter of Julie and Lee Hupperich.
Callihan has played high school soccer for four years at two schools, lettering at both Zachary High School and SJA. She is the daughter of Amanda and Kyle Callihan.
Arledge is three-year letter winner and was named to the All-District Second Team as a junior. She plays competitive soccer on BRSC 03 G Black. She is the daughter of Amy and Rusty Arledge.
Caldwell is a four-year member of the SJA soccer team, earning three letters. She plays competitive soccer on the BRSC 03 Black team. She is the daughter of Casey and Bill Caldwell.
Allen has earned four varsity letters and was named to the All-District team as a sophomore and junior. She earned All-Metro and All-State honors as a junior. She was also named Defensive MVP as a junior. She is also a member of the BRSC 03 G Black team. She is the daughter of Jenny and Brad Allen.
Stuckey is a four-year member of the soccer team and a three-year letter winner. She was named to the All-Metro team as a junior. She competes for the BRSC 03 Black team. Stuckey is also a four-year member of the SJA swim team. She is the daughter of Anna and Jonathan Stuckey.
Bryan has competed for the SJA soccer team for four years, earning two letters. She also participates in track and field. She is the daughter of Joli and Thomas Bryan.
Callihan has played high school soccer for four years at two schools, lettering at both Zachary High School and SJA. She is the daughter of Amanda and Kyle Callihan.
Mindy Brodhead Averitt
Communications Director
Photos courtesy of Stephanie White