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Show -- 6- DIXIE SUN WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER SPORTS Students name best brands for sports BY AMANDA JACOBS Staff Writer from West Jordan, said This Nikes athletic wear cloth- multi-purpo- se ing is a must have for leyball. Some say the only thing that matters in sports is how you play the game, but the really love their dry fit line, Marsh said. Its really comfortable. A little more expensive but dcfi-- that champion status. Sporty students every- finding the perfect equipment to avoid these type of malfunctions. There are many categories these supplies need to meet in order f ' Ssaidjustashirt Nike from tins line items at, might set you back Dewey said for a wider foot and a more comfortable fit is another reason she loves Adidas. 3. Best Cleats: Puma Cleats are essential for certain types of games and this is the one case where the Jordan won't cut it. But luckily most major biands offer great cleats at affordable prices. Candace Dewey, a junior physical therapy major A from St. season, Asics Speaking of Adidas, this brand also carries a stylish brand she of gym bags that boast line being roomy and affordable. Starting as low ' as $30 and giving die ) ) al- - fress, a senior busmess major from Bnght0n said that during voile, v 4. Best Bags: Adidas - i" gea from getting hup whl, playing the gamej , guar- - bang for our buck. This list will ts 0 J "Asics is very specifi each brand," Jeffry "They have the best kneepads F ever." Jcffress also said the Asics line has other , L great prod- - . 1 ce is the trusts ' ucts , "Even too Tua yts though the ikM school has, .essf 5 & j a A contracts iears have ,easc Th 'L get the best A v. v V yr about $25 but that is pretty standard pricing upon comparison with other top brands like Under Armour or Reebok. Marsh said its worth the price since Nike clothing is most comfortable, and comfort is key dining game ing task. Best Brand: Nike This brand may have started off small, but that was some time ago. The n dollar brand now offers almost any type of equipment you want and is known for being a brand that athletes can trust. Jeffery Marsh, a freshman general education major All-Arou- nd any CHRIS CALDWELL sports retail store, and of course at www.nike.com. One other brand to check out ? Reebok is both affordable and functional for their shoes. The debut of their Crossfit shoe this summer was highly anticipated and didn't disappoint. You can find almost anything you need for less, and fans of the brand say they shoes hold up to the wear and tear you get during game play and that's just what athletes play. multi-millio- 2, Best Shoes While we are still on the topic of Nike, one of their trademark items is, of course, one of the top picks for 2011 is the Nike Jordan. need. Asics The ft spand, George, said one brand is quite high class. "I really like the Puma brand and the designs they offer," Dewey said. "They offer a good variety that's the brand always does, you almost can't go wrong with a bag like this. Check out most sporting goods stores or the official Adidas web- also veiy high-end- ." Dewey, who has played soccer on various teams for over a decade, also recommends Adidas for the more affordable choice. "They offer both ends, high priced or low," Dewey said. "It's nice to have either great selection of products. And if you don't mind having a previously owned bag, even tiy www.amazon.com for an even better savings. site (www.adidas.com) for a iomf said othei No s and wants to lose that big or, even worse, get mju Th a during the middle ofth, season. And some oft things happen to athlete everyday due to the eji ment they are using Whether it be cheap, fa PadsProtective Equipment: Ascics or just the wrong kimh equipment for the spot these accidents are ao able. The most import lessons learned are to sure to research before One important thing every athlete needs is protection buy, and always go wit brands you can trust 5. Best and Ueffr Vj DIXIE SUN option." prefe " most aid all those "'""students out there who want help with this try 1. versatile it might be a good investment. You can find .I i? crowd out there, 1 long-standi- nitely worth it. Marsh - where are obsessed with budgets are tight and we want to vol- I wrong kind of equipment can min your chances for to give them their best yet. But, as it is for most of the colle-giat- e example of a shoe. It can be used for almost any sport and the brand boasts this to be a staple in sports equipment. The price tag is a little on the expensive side, starting at around $140. But since this shoe is is a great 19 it. niteT lias e icah Scotl A ables recoi The mod The laker ot In show thf is done Th DSC womens soccer team splits games in Hawa BY KERIC SEEGMILLER Staff Writer The Dixie State College women's soccer team e trip to opened its the Hawaiian Islands with a four-gam- goal of the season in the 43rd minute. With the goal, Dixie led 1 at halftime. The Vulcans evened the shot count and the score in the second half. Poulsen recorded her second goal of the game in the 56 th minute to even the score at The teams traded shots for the remainder of the second half but were unable to break the tie and the game went to overtime. After a scoreless effort in the first overtime period, the game went to the second and decisive overtime period. forward Jennifer Mason found the back of the net ex- victory on Saturday and 2-1 loss on Monday. a The playing conditions were less than ideal in Hilo, Hawaii on Saturday, as heavy rain fell throughout the game. Due to the wet conditions the playing surface seemed more like a slip and slide than a soccer field. Head coach Linda Huddleston said the soggy field made it difficult for players to perform their best. "It made it hard to have 3-- The Red Storm answered late in the half when sophomore midfielder Kathryn Haynie notched her first your position. It was hard to have agility. Itjustmadeit hard to move sometimes." Despite the poor conditions, the Red Stonn wasted no time scoring. Freshman 2 2-- actly one minute into the match. Junior defender Kelsey Tesoro and senior midfielder Camille Jensen each recorded an assist on the scoring play. 2-- 2. The Red Stonn continued to apply pressure throughout the first half and recorded 12 s. shots to only six by the Hawaii-Hil- o made the most of its rare scoring opportunities and equalized in the 35th minute behind the foot of sophomore forward Lindsey Poulsen. Vul-can- good footing," Huddleston said. "You couldn't shift And just when gained in the thrilling overtime victory two days earlier, the Red Storm the match would end in a draw, Dixie won a comer kick with under 1 0 seconds remaining. With one last chance to win the game, the Red Storm did not disappoint. Jensen served the corner kick, and found Mason for die second tune in the match, who buried a shot as time expired to give Dixie a overcame an early deficit and tied the game going into halftime. Senior midfielder Jordyn Ross notched her first goal of the season in the 40th minute on a deep shot from the right side to even the score at The Red Storm were in a position to knock off die undefeated Seasiders. But BYU-Hawa- ii had otiier plans. Senior forward Britt Edman snuck the eventual game-winnpast senior victory. "It was definitely important to get us off on die right foot," Huddleston said. "We felt like that's a team we should beat. We needed to win that game." The Red Storm then traveled to Laie, Hawaii to take on the undefeated Seasiders 3-- 2 of Brigham Young Univer-sity-Hawa- 1. er goalkeeper April Beck on a free kick in the 59th minute. The Red Stonn still had 30 minutes to equalize, but were unable to convert on scoring chances down the ii on Monday. Playing off momentum it appeared 1- -0 drast since open stretch. When the final tie sounded, the score 1 in favor of the Seasii Huddleston said itu frustrating not to conr the scoring opportune the second half. "Overall we play pretr well," Huddleston said "But really will make s son audit erag mg a Littli ings up tc nigh ence teair An it happen T mom good don't let bad things happ to them, and they take a seasi vantage of opportunity if We're looking for that Dixie is now 3 in Pu West Conference plaj a 7 overall. 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