What are the Chances?

What are the Chances?

by Tristan Cowles

Sports Editor, Flyer Flash

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For some people going to college is a dream in itself, and for others playing sports at the collegiate level is a whole other task. The odds of playing sports past high school aren’t as high as some players might think. Then if they are talented enough to get there it may not be as glamorous as the athlete might think. In the end if enough work is put in, anyone can find a place in the college sports world.

For the average athlete there is less than a 10 percent chance that they will be put on the roster of a college team. For Dixie alumnus Creighton Atkin, he is one of the high school players to beat those odds. For Atkin his chances were even lower with about between five and six percent of high school soccer players playing college.

Dixie football vs. Desert Hills High School
during the regular football season.
Photo by Kirra Wilkinson, Flyer Flash

He is currently playing soccer for Erskine college in Due West, South Carolina. “You just have to find a place where you can fit in,” is some advice Atkin gave about trying to find a team to play for at the next level.

When starting to look for a colleges there are some steps that have to be done while in high school so an athlete can become a collegiate athlete. Counselor Mrs. Mitchell says that keeping up on grades is essential in finding a spot on a roster. “Getting a good ACT score and good grades will help, so that the coach won’t have to give as much money to an athlete giving them a better chance of getting on the team.”

Mrs. Mitchell also says the very first step would to be registered with the NCAA. “The athletes need to register with the NCAA clearinghouse, usually in their junior year so colleges can start looking at them.

Being able to fit in with the team might not just be being the best player on the team. There are some major things that can help an athlete find a team. “Having good grades, the way you play your position, and how well you can work with the other players on the team,” are the thing that Atkin says are key into getting recruited.

For some high school athletes they only strive to play for a division one team. This may keep them from getting out of high school athletics and moving on to a higher level. Being narrow mind isn’t a good thing when coming to a look for a school to play for. “Take whatever you can get; don’t only try and find something that might not be realistic for you,” Atkin said lastly.

Boys Soccer

Boys Soccer

by Samantha Aldrich

Editor, The Sports Hangar

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This year’s boy’s soccer team is doing well so far, with a record of 8-0 in region and ranked second in the state for 3A. Dixie’s staff and student body are hoping their winning streak will keep up.

Surely many are wondering how this season so far has stuck in the minds of some of the players. “We’ve played really well and hope to do so entering the second half of the year,” said junior keeper, Tristan Cowles.


With a lot of seniors on the team this year, Dixie’s hoping to get some good players for the upcoming years. “We hope to play in Rio Tinto this year and get a ring, and get the younger ready for next year.” explains senior Sam Hall when speaking of where the Sandy location where the championships are played.


While the soccer ball is being kicked around the field, the fans and the crowd’s cheering for Dixie High has been crazy. People screaming, yelling at the referees when they don’t make a good call, and the fanatics caring and supporting Dixie.


These players sure do love their fans. “If they weren’t there it would be fun to play but not as fun. I love soccer!” exclaims senior Carlos Martinez.


These dedicated, hard working, and skilled players pour out their guts and sweat every day on the field to leave their mark in Dixie High’s book.


Having to play six more games will mean a soon end to the unity of the team. But with half the season still to play, this year’s team still has a lot to prove on the pitch.


The Flyers can’t wait to see what’s in store! Good luck boys!

Spring Sports Fever

Spring Sports Fever

by Brandy Kraiprai & Stefani Johannsen

Staff Writer, The Dixie Blog

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Spring break isn’t the only thing occupying most of Dixie High School’s students' minds. Besides the fact that the quarters almost over, the air is starting to heat up, which means it’s the perfect time start getting ready for the spring sports that will be starting soon.
  
It’s the time of the year where soccer balls are being passed on the field, bats are being swung, rackets are being used on the tennis court, and the track isn’t looking so lonely anymore. Spring won’t be a very boring time of year since there’s gonna be so many sports to look forward to during the last couple months of school.
  
Soccer can be challenging, especially when it comes to the other schools we have to go up against said Cutter David, a sophomore. “Especially when it’s semi-finals, those are the hardest teams,”  he went on to say about who the hardest school to beat is, which happens to be all of the ones that get to semi-finals. He pours his heart into the field when he’s on it, giving it his best.

Boys Soccer vs Desert Hills High