2022 Fall Sports Media Guide

Viking Club Information

About Us Board Members

The Viking Club is a parent-led organization created to support all school approved athletic teams, organizations, and clubs. The Viking Club has donated over $250,000 to the school to help students maximize their experience with these meaningful extracurricular activities.

Viking Club is a service-oriented and supportive group of parents, alumni, and community partners. Viking Club is a service ministry dedicated to raise funds in efforts to support Nolan’s mission to provide education in faith, formation in hope, and perseverance in charity.

The Nolan Catholic Community benefits from Viking Club through financial donations, providing volunteers for concessions at all school events, and strengthening the Nolan community through acts of service and fundraisers. All Viking Club proceeds are used to support student extracurricular needs. Our Vikings reap the benefits!

Imelda Morales | President morales_imelda@att.net

Julie Spotts | First Vice President javaccarella@yahoo.com

Cherrie Cannon | Vice President of Membership cherriecannon@gmail.com

Robyn Coffey| Vice President of Communications robyncoffey7@gmail.com

Meredith Hohenberger | Co-Vice President of Revenue meredithhohenberger@gmail.com

Stephen Blair | Co-Vice President of Revenue ufblair@gmail.com

Tycie Raven | Secretary tycieraven@yahoo.com

Molly Bayer |Treasurer mollyduron@yahoo.com

WHY DO WE SERVE?

Viking Club members serve and strive to be good examples to our children on the true meaning of stewardship by sharing our God-given talents, time, and treasure.

WELCOME VIKING FANS

NOLAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL FALL MEDIA GUIDE

ASSISTANT COACHES

BEN LAMB

TITLE: HEAD COACH

BIO:

YEARS: 1

Ben Lamb was named as the next Head Coach of our Cross Country program earlier this summer. Ben was hired as an assistant Track and Field coach in the spring of 2022 and made an immediate impact on our student-athletes.

Ben ran Cross Country and Track at East Texas Baptist for two years before completing his bachelor’s degree at the University of North Texas. Ben currently has a level two USATF endurance certification as well as a USATF Cross Country certification.

For the past five years, Ben has served as an assistant coach with the “Train Like a Kenyan” track club. During his time with them, they produced several state champions in Track and Cross Country, as well, as developed several athletes to run at the college level.

SAVE THE DATE

Nolan Catholic High School is excited to announce the theme, location and date of our 42nd Annual Gala. Ladies, get those crimpers back out because the theme this year is 80s Prom Night! Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 4, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at the Hurst Conference Center for an evening of 80s FUN! More information coming soon...

HEATHER WEBER

HILLARIE VAN ZANTEN

2022 VARSITY SCHEDULE

Date Meet Location

August 27

September 10

September 17

September 24

October 1

October 7

October 20

October 31

SCS I Invitational

Gerald Richey Invitational

Paschal Invitational

Burleson Centennial Spartan Invite

Decatur Reunion Run

Brewer Invitational

TAPPS District Meet

TAPPS State Meet

Southwest Christian School

Lynn Creek Park

Athletic Performance Ranch

Burleson Centennial

Wise County Fair Grounds

Central Park White Settlement

Cottonwood Creek Golf Course, Waco, TX

KATE SANCHEZ

MATTHEW CHIAPPETTA

ISABELLE VAN ZANTEN

KEVIN HUNTER ELIZABETH HYDE BRIAN LARSON KEIRA MADL

NAME YEAR

Alexander Aleman Junior

Matthew Chiappetta Senior

Colden Cihak Junior

David Granado Freshman

Joseph Jackman Junior

Brian Larson Senior

George Rogge Freshman

Andrew Self Junior

NAME YEAR

VARSITY

NAME YEAR

Keira Madl Senior

Rebecca Pierce Kondratowitch Junior

Avery Schmidt Freshman

Ava Talabock Freshman

Isabelle Van Zanten Senior

Betsy Weber Sophomore

JUNIOR VARSITY

NAME YEAR

Braedon Cash Junior

Julian Esparza Freshman

Kevin Hunter Senior

Anthony Nguyen Junior

Nicholas Ritchey Sophomore

Joseph Smith Junior

Samuel Steele Sophomore

Luke Warminski Sophomore

Tyler Wise Freshman

Katie Aucoin Sophomore

Reagan Doyon Junior

Isabel Flores Sophomore

Elizabeth Hyde Senior

Joanna McLean Sophomore

Bella Mock Freshman

Kate Sanchez Senior

Catherine Tune Sophomore

WWW.NCHSVIKINGS.COM

OFFENSIVE STAFF

KJ WILLIAMS

TITLE: HEAD COACH YEARS: 1

BIO:

Coach Williams brings nearly 20 years of experience in successful Catholic education settings in Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas. Coach Williams earned a bachelor’s degree in Sports and Exercise from Sam Houston State University, where he competed as a student-athlete. Williams has also competed at Texas A&M University, and he has played for storied college and professional coaches Willie Fritz and Mike Sherman. Coach Williams has said that his positive and formative experiences as a student-athlete in high school and college have propelled him into a coaching career.

Over the past three years, Coach Williams has been instrumental in our team’s continued success by serving as the Defensive Line Coach and Special Teams Coordinator. Coach Williams has also been a leader in the development of our strength and conditioning program.

Coach Williams is a man of deep faith and a committed Christian. He and his beautiful wife, Ericka, have three children.

DEFENSIVE STAFF

TYLER CORSO

KJ WILLIAMS

OMEGA STALLWORTH

KEVIN ARDUINO OFF. COORDINATOR/ QUARTERBACKS

DEF. COORDINATOR/ LINEBACKERS

WIDE RECEIVERS DEFENSIVE LINE

OFFENSIVE LINE DEFENSIVE BACKS

RUNNING BACKS

TARENCE CALAIS

MATT MERCY

RASHAWN MOSER

Valeria Campos

Elizabeth Hernandez

Samantha Garcia

Rory Snyder Manager

Camilla Marquino Filmer

Alayla Pinales Filmer

Stephanie LaGroue Filmer

Bridget Brown Filmer

Kamila Cano Filmer

Jade Bush Filmer

DK SMITTICK

TK WOODSON TRAMELL WINDHAM

COLE MATSUDA

DRAKE BETSILL

ANTONIO HALL

ALEXANDER TERRY

PATRICK WILLIAMS JR.

COOPER SOROKOLIT

GRANT NEILL

BRIAN LARSON

JACKSON TYLER

BEN SPURGEON

JOSEPH MURASKI

LUIS ANGEL GARCIA

BEN SHLEMON

DANIEL AYANRU

NICHOLAS NAIEFEH

NOEL VILLALOBOS

SAMMY MORALES

DAVID DAVIS

2022 VARSITY SCHEDULE

2022 JV SCHEDULE

ASSISTANT COACHES

ROSALYN THORPE

TITLE: HEAD COACH

BIO:

YEAR: 2

Rosalyn Thorpe was named the new head girls volleyball coach in 2020.

Thorpe arrived from Fort Worth Country Day, where she led the program for the previous three seasons.

Prior to FWCD, Thorpe was head coach at Calvary Christian Academy for one season and led the Conquerors to a district championship.

Thorpe leads a program rich with young, up and coming talent as well as upperclassmen who have been through the difficult TAPPS 6A district and region.

Thorpe was also a club coach for the well known volleyball club, Integrity, for two years.

She graduated from Arlington Baptist, where she was team MVP as well as an AllAmerican.

Thorpe will also teach in the Physical Education & Health department at Nolan Catholic.

>>> NOLAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

FIGHT SONG

LET’S CHEER FOR NOLAN HIGH

WE’LL ALL BE TRUE TO WHITE AND BLUE AND THROUGH OUR NIGHT

WE’LL WIN TONIGHT

FIGHT FIGHT

FIGHT FIGHT RIGHT ON FOR NOLAN HIGH

WE’RE GONNA WIN AND WIN AGAIN OUR FOES WILL HAVE NO CHANCE

WE’RE GONNA SAIL ON THE ADVANCE

FIGHT FIGHT

FIGHT FIGHT

REMY BUCKNOR

DARIAN BUCKNOR

JAY JAY ITAAEHAU

2022 VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE

SARAH CRISAFULLI

YARELY CASTILLO

NATALIE YOKELL

VALERIE GUTKNECHT

BETHANY MILLER RACHEL CUMMINGS

DR. CHI NGUYEN

TITLE: HEAD COACH

YEARS: 7

BIO: Chi Nguyen begins his seventh season as head coach of the boys and girls tennis teams at Nolan Catholic. Nguyen was hired in 2016 as head coach of both programs and recently led the team to a TAPPS team state championship last fall.

During his time in charge the tennis program has captured four consecutive district championships dating back to 2018 and back-to-back State Team Championships.

Prior to arriving at NCHS, Nguyen was volunteer coach at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, a middle school within the Fort Worth Diocese.

Nguyen, a neurologist, received his bachelor’s degree in biology from Texas Christian University and his MD from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.

Nguyen and his wife, Lan, have four children, An, Ly, Chi and Duc.

2022 FALL schedule

DUC NGUYEN

PAIGE LUSSIER

DUC NGUYEN

KALEY O’KEEFE

ASHLYN WESSEL PARIS POQUIZ

COOPER SOROKOLIT ZANE CUPRAK

LUCAS KOLP JIMMY NINH

CAROLEEN SABA

MACIE PARKER

men’s roster

women’s roster

PATRICK SIMEROTH

TITLE: MODERATOR YEAR: 7

BIO: Patrick Simeroth ‘01, begins his seventh year as Norse Crew Chief after being appointed in 2016. Simeroth and his crew can be seen on the sidelines during football games and other Vikings athletic events.

Simeroth, who teaches in the social studies department, graduated from St. Mary’s University in 2005 with a degree in political science. He completed his master’s degree in government from Georgetown University in 2006.

Simeroth and wife Teresa are parents of daughter Josephine and son Elliott.

WWW.NCHSVIKINGS.COM

3rd Annual Viking Club Cla ssic

Friday, S eptember 30, 2022

Hawks Creek Golf Club

RAYMOND KIRK

CL ASSIC

2022 royelles dance team

TATYANA PEFFERS

TITLE: DIRECTOR

YEAR: 4

BIO: Tatyana Peffers will begin her fourth year as the director of the Royelles dance team. Under her direction, the dance team took second place at the most recent TAPPS state dance competition. She is a 2009 Nolan Catholic High School graduate where she was a four year member of the Royelles.

Peffers came to NCHS after owning her own studio for four years. She was the director of the competition team and under her direction, the dancers won multiple competitions as well as choreography awards.

She attended Texas Woman’s University in Denton and graduated, 2014, with a bachelor of arts degree in dance.

REBEKAH YARMCHUK

TITLE: DIRECTOR

YEAR: 6

2022 ROYELLES SENIOR

JULIA GUINN

NAME YEAR

Giselle Arellano Junior

Bridget Austin Junior

Marilyn Buley Sophomore

Julia Guinn Senior

Emelia Marquino Junior

Izzy Pair Junior

Isabella Rivas Junior

Alex Spotts Junior

Elena Torres Sophomore

Anamae Toye Junior

Dariana Verduzco Sophomore

Ellorie Wheeler Freshman

Avery Williams Junior

ASSISTANT COACHES

LESLIE KYLE

TITLE: DIRECTOR

YEAR: 1

BIO: Leslie Kyle is a graduate of Nolan Catholic High School. During her years at Nolan, she was a member of the varsity cheer team for three years, serving as captain her senior year. She served as an assistant coach the summer after graduation to prepare the team for camp.

In addition to Mrs. Kyle’s cheerleading experience, she also has 15 years of dance and tumbling experience. She taught jazz, tap, and ballet classes at her youth dance studio.

Mrs. Kyle was an assistant coach for Midlothian High School, assistant drill team director at Summit High School, and the drill team director at Finley Junior High, and coached cheerleading for the Midlothian Youth Football League.

2022 VARSITY ROSTER

NAME YEAR

Ava Bayer Junior

Ellie Burgdorf Senior

Sydney Cannon Junior

Abby Cawyer Junior

Victoria Chan Senior

Ava Cook Senior

Maddie Eskew Senior

Natalie Fulton Junior

Isabella Griffin Junior

Mia Martinez Junior

Addison Pick Junior

Mallory Redler Junior

Abby Grace Schwartz Senior

Lauren Venegas Junior

Trang Vu Junior

Ella Walden Senior

David Lara Senior

KIMBERLY WALDEN SARAH MYRICK

ELLIE BURGDORF

ABBY SCHWARTZ

VICTORIA CHAN

ELLA WALDEN

DAVID LARA

AVA COOK

MADELYN ESKEW

2022 JV ROSTER

NAME YEAR

Evalisse Balandran Freshman

Sarah Hards Sophomore

Izzy Klosel Freshman

Lauren McGrail Freshman

Kennedy Methner Sophomore

Gracia Miranda Sophomore

Sara Najera Freshman

Ivana Paltsev Freshman

Frida Quinto Sophomore

Camlia Sanchez Freshman

JOSEPH CARPENTER

TITLE: DIRECTOR YEAR: 8

BIO: Mr. Carpenter is entering his 8th year with Nolan Catholic High School. This will be his first year as the Band Director. He is a professional musician and teacher. He has served as our Director of Percussion, winning multiple TAPPS Drumline State Championships.

He has been married for 21 years to his wife, Christi and they have a daughter, Holli.

NAME YEAR

Joshua Aguirre Sophomore

Elisa Alegria Freshman

Michael Boateng Freshman

Ethan Collier Freshman

Logan Collier Junior

Brigid Connors Freshman

Thomas Conway Senior

Sebastian Duane-Tessier Freshman

Xavier Duane-Tessier Senior

Noah Esquivel Senior

Josh Freeman Junior

Mia Garcia Freshman

Davlon Gomez Sophomore

Nathaniel Gonzalez Freshman

Gabriel Harasimiuk Freshman

Bobby Johnson Sophomore

Lars Klocek Senior

Liz Lara Sophomore

Myu Lataw Freshman

Philippe Lavedan Senior

Ryan Lien Junior

Dominique Mendez Junior

Daniel Neis Sophomore

Cooper Orand Freshman

Roland Rodriguez Junior

Nahoa Rogge Freshman

Isaiah Sanchez Junior

Phillip Socha Junior

Adam Veasey Junior

Javier Vega Junior

Gabriel Villarreal Sophomore

Andy Zavala Senior

Nayeli Flores Junior

Sofie Fournier Sophomore

Molly O’Brien Freshman

THOMAS CONWAY

PHILIPPE LAVEDAN

XAVIER DUANE-TESSIER

ANDY ZAVALA

NOAH ESQUIVEL

LARS KLOCEK

2022 SENIORS

HEAD ATHLETIC TRAINERS

Laura Teta

Christ Kapend

Kathleen Phan

Alexis Le

Katlyn Tran

Victoria Nagle

Kelsey Twum

Ava Glover

Kamsey Obodo

Camille Canada

Faith Pelzel

Amanda Allen

Isabella Rodriguez

Anthony Nguyen

Sonia Diaz

Jenna Moreno

Katie Tovar

Molly Paschall

Kate Sanchez

Noah Utendorf

Emma Delgado

Kate Ferry

Milana Venzor

Faith Morano

EMMA DELGADO

SONIA DIAZ

KATE FARRY

MILANA VENZOR FAITH MORANO

JENNA MORENO KATIE TOVAR

MOLLY PASCHALL KATE SANCHEZ

NOAH UTENDORF

DILLON BAGWELL KATIE GRIMES

KEIRA MADL

VICTORIA CHAN

Victoria, We are so proud of you and all your hard work. You bring joy into so many people’s lives. God has great things planned for you! Keep smiling, baby girl!

We love you, Mom, Dad, Brennan, and Emma

Keira, Strength doesn’t come from what you CAN do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn’t.

Get comfortable being uncomfortable! We love you and are so proud of you! Dad, Mom, and Liam

Grant,

We are so very proud of you!

We know you will do great things in the years to come. Enjoy every minute of your senior year!

DRAKE BETSILL Drake,

As your biggest fan and cheerleader, let me just say that each stage and age with you continues to be THE BEST ONE YET, and we can’t believe your Senior year is already here.

You truly make and leave people, and things better, and to know you is an experience not everyone deserves. Your foundation of Faith has brought you here, and you must continue to lean on it moving forward. Who you are, they are becoming, Mr. Swiss Army Knife.

VAN ZANTEN

We are so proud of your dedication and perseverance.

We love you!

Mom, Dad, Jack, and Alex

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

2 Timothy 4:7

Sammy,

SAMMY MORALES

We love you and are so proud of you. God bless you always.

Love,

Mom and Aaron

Blessed is the man who Trusts in the LORD

And whose hope Is the LORD.

Jeremiah 17:7

Ava,

We are so proud of all your hard work, determination and passion to be the best you can be in everything you do. Your beauty shines, but your heart shines brighter. Remember the journey doesn’t end here, it’s just the beginning. Be fearless in what sets your soul on fire!!

We love you to the moon and back.

Love, Mom, Dad, Abby and Hudson

ABBY GRACE SCHWARTZ

Abby Grace,

We are so very proud of you! We have enjoyed watching you cheer over the years. Have an amazing Senior year!!

Love – Mom and Dad

RACHEL CUMMINGS

BEN SPURGEON

Rachel, We are so proud of you and have loved watching you play!

Love Mom & Dad

“Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire”

Have a great senior season, #33! We love you, Ben! Mom and Dad

Be on your guard, stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be strong! 1 Corinthians 16:13

Saint Catherine of Siena

WOODSON

TK,

We are truly proud of you. You are a talented young man with a bright future.

Love, Mom, Dad & Niecey

NATALIE YOKELL

We are so proud of you and the fine young lady you’ve become. We look forward to seeing what God has planned for you.

May the Holy Spirit always guide you. We love you! Mom and Dad

Ben shlemon

To our gentle giant with a heart of gold and the wisdom of an old soul. We are so incredibly proud of you and can’t wait to see what your future holds.

With all our love, Mom, Dad, Payton and Taylor

Ella walden

Ella, we love you so much, and are very proud of the young woman you are becoming. It has been our joy to watch you cheer for the past 10 years. Have a great senior year!

Love, Mom & Dad Jer. 29:11

Sarah, Since the day you were born, you have brought us all so much joy! We love you so much!

Love, Mom, Dad, Dom, Andrea & Carl Grandma & Grandpa

CRISAFULLI

The LORD bless you and keep you: The LORD make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you: The LORD lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace.

Num 6:24-26

SARAH

Madelyn!!!

It has been a blessing to watch you grow these past four years and endure the difficult times. You are quite an awesome young lady! Your kind spirit and infectious laugh bring out the best in those around you.

We are so proud of you!!! Super excited to watch you flourish this year and continue to thrive and shine beyond your years at Nolan.

Have loved watching you cheer these past 4 years!!!! Thanks for all the awesome memories!

Love, Mom, Dad, Sarah Kate, Abby, Violet & Hattie Rose

ALEXANDER TERRY

Behind you, all your memories.

Before you, all your dreams.

Around you, all who love you.

Within you, all you need.

We love you and are so proud of you!

Mom, Dad, Aries, and Anthony

ANTONIO HALL

Tony,

It seems like just yesterday you were a little boy with a ball in your hand and today you are a young man still with a ball in your hand. You heart is humongous; your smile is contagious, and your energy is infectious. We look at you today and we see great thing are in your future.

Remember, success is a bi-product of Hard work, Sacrifice & Perseverance.

Love you always, Dad, Mom, Delonzio and Yasmin I can do all things through Christ who Strengthens me. Philippians 4:13

BETHANY MILLER

Bethany Cate, We are so proud of you!

You are a beautiful young lady with a strong faith and a heart of gold. Always remember to walk in Faith and show Grace!

We love you Doodle!

Momma, Dad, Nolan, Phoebe and Sassy

VALERIE GUTKNECHT

Way to go, Valerie!

We love you so much and so very proud of you!

Kick Bot!

Daddy, Mommy & Sissy

ANGEL GARCIA

We are so proud of your accomplishments and know this is only the beginning.

Love, Your Family!

“It’s not whether you got knocked down; it’s whether you get back up.”

- Vince Lombardi

NOAH utendorf

sonia e. diaz

We are so proud of you!

Love, Mom & Nana

Have a great senior year!

Love, Dad, Jaiden & Student-Athlete Trainer

Jaycee

Ellie,

We’ve watched in amazement as you’ve grown into the young woman you are totally. You’ll always be our little girl, and we couldn’t be more proud of you.

Love, Dad and Mom

PHILIPPE LAVEDAN

To our son Philippe; Your talents have surprised us through the years. Your inquisitive mind challenges us. Your love for family and God we admire. But most of all we love you for who you are!

Love always, Mom and Dad

KATE SANCHEZ

ELLA, AVA, MADDIE, ELLIE, ABBY, & VICTORIA

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 2023 CHEERLEADERS

Enjoy you senior year and those Friday Night Lights!

Much love from your biggest fans!

1. Matt Chiappetta 2. Ellie Burgdorf 3. Paris Poquiz 4. Abby Grace Schwartz 5. Cooper Sorokolit 6. Noah Esquivel 7. Julia Guinn

8. Rachel Cummings 9. Ben Spurgeon 10. Sonia Diaz 11. Antonio Hall 12. Noel Villalobos 13. Molly Paschall 14. Isabelle Van Zanten 15. Duc Nguyen 16. Brian Larson 17. Faith Morano 18. David Lara 19. Philippe Lavedan 20. Jenna Moreno 21. Alexander Terry 22. Keira Madl

23. Sammy Morales 24. Jackson Tyler 25. Paige Lussier 26. Joseph Muraski 27. Caroleen Saba 28. Drake Betsill 29. Andy Zavala

30. Ella Walden 31. Ava Cook

32. Natalie Yokell

33. Emma Delgado 34. Madelyn Eskew 35. TK Woodson 36. Macie Parker 37. Ben Shlemon

38. Sarah Crisafulli 39. Patrick Williams Jr. 40. Cole Matsuda 41. Noah Utendorf 42. Ashlyn Wessel 43. Grant Neill 44. Valeria Gutknecht

45. Raymond Kirk 46. Kate Sanchez 47. Valerie Gutknecht