Dobson, a center midfielder from Mount Vernon, Ohio, scored 10 goals and registered 12 assists in 17 matches as a senior at Mount Vernon High School. A four-year varsity letterwinner, she was selected as her team’s Most Valuable Player twice and was named to the Ohio Capital Conference First Team as a junior in addition to being named to the OCC Second Team as a sophomore and a senior.

"The team and I are really excited about Challyn’s commitment to our program,” said MVNU head coach Jonathan Meade. "She is a very talented individual player who exemplifies all the characteristics of being a great team player as well. I believe she has the ability to make a quick impact at either the midfield or forward position.”

"It is always great to get a local player from the Mount Vernon community,” Meade added. "The community has enjoyed seeing her play over the past four years and will still have the opportunity to watch her play here at MVNU. She is a great fit for the university and I am sure she will have a very exciting career.”

In addition to playing soccer at Mount Vernon High School and on various club and traveling teams, Dobson was involved in Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Spanish Club. She was also a two-time academic letterman and received the Rick Scott Memorial Scholarship for her academic and athletic success.

"There are several reasons why I chose MVNU,” said Dobson of her college choice. "I like the Christian atmosphere, the strong soccer program, and the nursing/medical programs. It is also very close to home and a few of my friends from high school will also be attending MVNU.”

MVNU finished the season with a 13-7-2 overall record. The Lady Cougars won the American Mideast Conference South Division title, the National Christian College Athletic Association East Region crown, and the NCCAA national championship.