NEW ORLEANS (Nov. 6, 2026)- The Allstate Sugar Bowl, in partnership with Allstate, is shining a light on New Orleans-area athletes who are making an impact at the collegiate level.

This week's NOLA Spotlight features Stella Martin of the Sewanee College women's soccer team.

Martin has enjoyed a productive season, recording three goals and six assists in 18 games. She has continued to build on an impressive collegiate career that includes multiple Southern Athletic Association (SAA) honors and academic recognition.
In 2025, Martin started 17 games, and scored two goals, both game-winners while totaling eight points and logging 1,401 minutes. She earned All-SAA Honorable
Mention recognition and was named to the SAA Academic Honor Roll.

Martin was a second team All-SAA selection in 2024 after appearing in 18 games with 16 starts. She recorded one assist, took 13 shots and played 1,506 minutes. She also earned CSC Academic All-District honors and was named to the SAA Academic Honor Roll.

As a sophomore, Martin earned All-SAA Honorable Mention recognition after starting 19 of 20 games and logging more than 1,500 minutes. She recorded 20 shots during the season and earned a spot on the SAA Academic Honor Roll.

Her accomplishments extend beyond the soccer field. Martin earned CSC Academic All-District honors in 2024 and 2025, been named to the SAA Academic Honor Roll three consecutive years (2023-25) and earned a place on the University of the South Dean's List during the 2023 Advent term.