Whitko High School senior Chase Castillo signed his National Letter of Intent to continue his soccer career at Manchester University. Seated with Chase are parents Glenna and Pedro Castillo, and standing is brother Christian Castillo. (Photo provided)

SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko soccer celebrated one of its own taking a step to the next level as Chase Castillo has signed to continue his soccer career with Manchester University.

Castillo and the Wildcats had a tough 2018 season, falling in the first round of the IHSAA sectional to Lakewood Park Christian. But the play of Castillo caught the attention of the Spartan coaching staff, to which he has signed his National Letter of Intent to play in the fall.

The Spartans, coached by Corey Brueggeman, had a good season, finishing 8-10-1 and reaching the semi-finals of the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference, where they lost to Hanover by a 1-0 count.