NATCHEZ — Admittedly an “organizational freak,” Adams County Christian School goalkeeper Anna Kate Scott functions at her best when everything is in order.

When she has it down to a system, Scott’s busy day can be a piece a cake, or allow her to bake one.

“My passions in life are baking and the fundraising aspect to student council responsibilities,” said Scott, who plans on majoring in marine biology. “That’s why I have Nicholls State listed along with Mississippi State and Southern Miss as my three schools. I could major in marine biology and take culinary classes at night.”

As much as Scott enjoys organizing, baking and science, she may love playing soccer a tad bit more. That doesn’t mean Scott is debating which is more important.

“There has to be a balance,” Scott said. “I love sports because I’ve always played them, but if you don’t balance it, you can’t even get out here on the field. Sports aren’t going to get you anywhere in 10 or 15 years, but school will.”

No matter if it’s the classroom or the field, Scott impresses those around her with her work ethic.

Scott has impressed ACCS soccer coach Jimmy Allgood with her hustle on the soccer field, and she’s gotten the attention of her economics teacher, Rick Fife, by “leading behind the scenes.”

Being raised in a military family introduced discipline and respect at an early age. Allgood witnessed this in person, as Allgood coached Scott fresh out of diapers and met Scott’s parents, Bobby and Ami Scott.

“I saw their value and education as a family, and I see her work ethic on the field every day,” said Allgood, who coached Scott in soccer when she was 4 years old. “That’s the same excellence and pride that she’s put forth in the classroom.”

Quiet by her own admission, Scott takes a subtle approach to leading in the classroom, forcing Fife to nudge answers out of her.

“Sometimes I have to pull some answers out of her,” Fife said. “She knows them, but she’s not as vocal as some of the other students.”

Silent but respected, Scott welcomes competition in the classroom with her 3.8 GPA and on the field in one-on-one situations. The most important thing for her, though, is how she will be remembered.

“(Graduation) is coming fast,” Scott said. “The biggest thing I thought of is what am I going to leave these girls with. The biggest thing is I’m helping them for their senior year because mine is already going by so fast and it’s only August.”