THIBODAUX, La. – Head coach Michael McBride announced Friday that the Nicholls State University soccer program has signed seven student-athletes to the 2017 roster, bringing its total to 26.

The incoming class features midfielders Hannah Bodron, Shaun Breaux and Tenille Harberger, defenders Brittany Bunn and Kelsey VanSickle, forward Paola Tejeda and goalkeeper Taylor Benoit.

Bodron joins the Colonels after a successful campaign with her hometown high school in Kingwood, Texas. She was the captain for the Mustangs her senior season and capped off her high school career with 6A All-Region First Team Honors. Also a star in the classroom, Bodron was a three-time Academic All-District award recipient.

Hailing from Hallsville, Texas, Breaux also concluded an illustrious run with her hometown high school. She was the 2014 Newcomer of the Year for the Bobcats before being named Offensive MVP in 2015. Breaux's stellar play her senior year placed her on the 16-5A All-District First Team.

Harberger treks to Thibodaux from the Northeastern tip of Queensland, Australia. She was a five-sport athlete at St. Patricks College, Mackay, competing in basketball, futsal, netball, soccer and touch football.  Harberger also played for the West United (2013-15) and Lions (2016-17) soccer club squads.

Also an international presence, Bunn was a three-sport athlete in soccer, basketball and badminton for St. Joan of Arc in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. She also lifted the Bobcats to a Georgian Bay Secondary School Association soccer championship during her sophomore season.

VanSickle was a three-time all-district performer during her prep career at Boerne Samuel V. Champion High School. A three-year varsity starter, she concluded her senior season by earning 4-5A All-Region First Team and Academic All-State honors. VanSickle brings a unique skillset to the Nicholls backline as she is primarily left-footed.

Tejeda's distinguished campaign at Archbishop Chapelle in Metairie consisted of two All-District 6 First  Team (2015, 2017) and Second Team (2014, 2016) honors and a selection on the 2014 All-State Freshman Team. She was the Chipmunks captain for her final three seasons and the top scorer in Division I District 6 during her senior season.

Benoit is a local from E.D. White High School. She was a five-time 6-III All-District First Team goalie for the Cardinals. Benoit's senior season consisted of Division III All-State First Team and Academic All-State accolades in addition to being named to the LHSCA All Star Team.

All five student-athletes from the U.S. were members of the National Honor Society and both international players were recognized for their efforts in the classroom. To view the full 2017 roster, please click here.

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