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Show SPORTS - - 7174117-- I r Player Profile: Senior Jack Sailer 'makes the most out of every day' BY , , ';) MONIQUE CHAVEZ MoniqueDSN , In his free time, pitcher Jack Sailer might build computers, but on the field, he's building energy and cheering on his team- mates. Sailer, a junior computer science major from Co- rona, California, began his baseball career when he was only 6 years old. "It's just something my dad loved doing when he was a kid, so he decided he wanted his son to love it too and it just worked out," Sailer said. Sailer said he learned about DSU through his previous private pitching coach, Kevin Olsen. Olsen knew a DSU pitching coach and had played a few games against DSU himself in the past. After some calls were made, DSU coaches watched Sailer throw a few times and ended up liking him. Sailer is a pitcher who has made one DSU appearance at University of Hawaii at Hilo , Women's Soccer 913 Away ' Azusa, California Azusa Pacific - - Men's Soccer ' 914 Away - , Salt Lake City t - Westminster College 1 , Volleyball 914 Home , , , , . . Student Activity Center Western State Colorado , . , ...., , Football 915 Home , , .. ... ,,,,4.,.. ', K , N. Trailblazer Stadium New Mexico Highlands , ' , , , m e 8 t )7( ,, z ,, , , , C Men's Football beat ' Z Fort Lewis m Lil tt SA 2t:. Jack Sailer, a junior computer science.major from Corona, California, goes to throw the ball during practice at the Bruce Hurst Field. Sailer is a Pitcher for the Dixie State University men's Baseball team. C. this weekwent end, beating SD Mines and Black Hills State 2-- on April 25, 2017. In the one inning he pitched, he struck out one and surrendered one hit and one unearned run. "It was just a great spot for me to come out here," Sailer said. "We got a great team and it was overall a good fit." Sailer said he has a y personala and ity keeps positive outlook by focusing on bettering himself every day. Off the field, Sailer said he likes to play the guitar and video games, watch movies, draw and learn more about the world and computers. "I recently just helped a happy-go-luck- have a good year," Sailer said. DSU baseball has had over 30 wins every season since 2009 but last year held a 5 record. Sailer said Colorado Mesa University is the team he is looking forward to playing the most this year. He said playing them will definitely put his team to the test. "They've always been tough to play against," Sailer said. "They have a lot of good energy, and I'm looking forward to see what they've got this year and what we can do against them." Pitching coach Joe Haumacher said Sailer makes the most out of his talents and his abilities because 25-2- he makes the most out of every day. "He shows up, he runs hard on and off the field or in drills, he pays attention when he's learning things, and he asks good questions to understand the material being taught," Haumacher said. Sal ler's teammates appreciate his contribution to the team as well. Tanner Harper, a sophomore catcher from Paul, Idaho, said: "Jack Sailer energy and focus on what the coaches ask of him. For games, he said he has a higher energy and cheers on his teammates, but when he is pitching he focuses on doing his job. Sailer said his favorite part about being on the team is coming out every day with the guys. "I've met some of my best friends I've ever had on this team," Sailer said. "It's been a.lot of fun to be able to meet some guys from all around the country and make some good is a great teammmate. I love his energy, he's a great pursuer, he loves field." Sailer said at practice' 0 3-- 0. Men's Soccer fell to Texas A&M 3-- 1. Women's Soccer beat Cal State LA 0. 1 :I g -- DSU wrestling will face UCLA, Fresno State, Ottowa, Arizona and UNLV in mini duels on Jan. 20. home alumni game on Jan. 26 at 1:30 p.m. at Bruce Hurst Field. he likes to keep an even 0 3-- friendships." DSU baseball's first event of the year is its to get the job done and work hard on the baseball 3. Women's Volleyball left-hand- friend build their PC with parts they picked out," Sailer said. "Even though it was somewhat difficult, I had a lot of fun working on it." Saller's hobbies also include playing the saxophone and collecting pins. After college, he aspires to land a good job as a computer programmer. On the baseball field, his goals for this season are to throw more for the team and dominate in any situation his coaches put him in. "Last year we had a little bit of a rough patch, but now that the guys have more experience and we've all played together more, we're coming together and it looks like we're going to 31-- DSU women's basketball men's basketball takes victory against MSU defeats MSU Denver DSU Issacgarcia 1 Alimtlip,k,, BY ISSAC GARCIA BY ISSAC GARCIA Issacgarcia 6 , 1 17 ,, . , p .1, . 111 61-6- Ii , O., 6 - . 4 lig ., . ; 4t,, '' s .,..1 " ,,,... I.,. r - N ' - ' 8) i -- L''fi' 4 1P ) 11 t P.' 11 "4 nt ve . ', 1 i 0) Y .4- nt - '..4 N, 4 6. Draper. The Trailblazers record fo E, ,"; College. DSU shot 46.4 percent (32-6from the floor and 40 percent (12-3line. from the three-poiFrom the free throw line, the Trailblazers shot 68.8 The percent Trailblazers outrebounded Chadron State The Trailblazers have won seven of eight games at home this season. This win improves DSU's record to 5 overall, and 5 conference. Lisa VanCampen, a senior biology major from Morgan, said the team definitely has talent -4 i i i 5 z , ' i - I ... , ... , Zach Frampton, a sophomore from Highland, dodges opponents aimed to pass at the Burns Arena on Jan. 12. DaYs media timeout offense finally got going after the under-eigh- t as the Trailblazers rattled off points. (11-16- ). 46-3- 8-- following the loss drops to 8 overall, and 6 conference. record on Despite a Trailblazers the the road, 3-- 5-- 1- -5 I 1 4 q " , "" T"Y" '- '''''''; - 7 ' e- Ne ' ; - - i .0. "4 4 4' ,, ', ! ',, , It 4, : , , '''''''::'-') 4 , ' look to turn things around and defeat Colorado Christian University in Lakewood, Colorado, on Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. 6. 4-- red-shi- rt , i 't : t, , 1 t 7, rn , an Z' ri , - r 'i , 0 ,"' it 1. 4.. I' 9) (20-34- ). management major from Moreno Valley, California, led the Trailblazers in points with 16 total. The Trailblazers were outrebounded by Chadron State Leading DSU in rebounds was Dub Price, a redshirt senior from 27-4- 1 It. I kr. 5) Andre Wilson, a junior recreation and sports ' Of ' The Dixie State University women's basketball team won its second consecutive game with a home victory over Chadron State 4.D.P.7:7-- s..., , - The Dixie State University men's basketball team 1 lost to Chadron State Col4 in a hard fought 1 lege game. DSU shot 37.8 percent (17-4from the floor and t 1 from 38.9 percent i line. From the three-poi,1 the free throw line, the Trailblazers shot 58.8 percent ....' :,- yr..,.k.omeetoo. ' .,er- '' kV 11...11" , Egrlirtu, 6 l' (7-1- iromor.,,,,. -- ,. V .... - ,...... 4.- 14,..,, -- . Rashel Blazzard, a junior elementary education major from Morgan, faces off against her oponent on Jan. 12. The Trailblazers sealed the game in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Eagles in the final frame to clinch a victory on Jan. 11. and athleticism. "Getting to make plays for each other, I think, is a big emphasis for us," VanCampen said. "Playing as a team and getting in that rhythm together. Nobody can really stop us after that." VanCampen scored 12 points for DSU. The Trailblazers travel to Lakewood, Colorado, for their next matchup against ColOrado Christian University on Jan. 18 at 5 p.m. |