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Show SPORTS e i) 1 - o:, (VA Vi al "4 athletes show support for, get involved in St. George community , BY ALLISON KITTELL , . , . kitellrn , $ , ' ' , CA,,,, 1 , , .. " For Dixie State Univert . sity athletes it's all about "active learning, active life" i and being an active part of t , the community. , During the month of October, players from many of , DSU's athletic teams participated in various events in the St. George community. Several teams helped in Kr the organization and volun' teering during events such I . .' as the St. George Marathon, N t 2 the Mayor's Walk and the Special Olympics. , "We get to help with .. 4 the Mayor's Walk every ' ....,....,,.....,........,...,,,,,.. I year," said James Borzone, Football players hand out candy at the annual Trunk or Treat event. Dixie State University a sophomore pitcher from integral part in the St. George community. Vancouver, Washington. "We mostly just direct DSU baseball team a few Athletes from every team work, and dedication. on to where and see awesome we all to when "It's came dressed in costumes were go people years ago with volout we whatever out our on of and passed out candy to help athletps coming working getting can." because it lets the comunteers to help with some community members. Borzone said it was a reProceeds from the event are munity know we are there community events," Christo help them and support tensen said. "They basically set to go toward the ally rewarding experience because just being there because me told what 'We're them, especially here, and being a part of somewe are so lucky to have can we do to help?' and "The trunk or treat with we have used them for the them support us," Borzone the athletes is something thing in the corhmunity is huge. The baseball and said. 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Sei-- j BY ALLISON KITTELL kitellrn As Homecoming week comes to a close, Dixie State University football players continue to celebrate. DSU'hosted its final football game of the season on Nov. 3 against Colorado School of Mines. The Trailblazers came out victorious over the No. 6 team in the nation. DSU is now 4 overall and 3 in the conference. This win marked the final home game, and left the Trailblazers undefeated at home. 6-- 6-- DSU honored seniors during a ceremony before the game. Head coach Shay McClure said it was exciting to take home such a memorable win. "It feels great," McClure said. "And the best part is it feels great for these seniors, especially the guys who have been here four, five years. This is what we worked for." Trayvon Watson, a senior communication major from Los Angeles, California, said he was both excited and emotional to play his last home game as a part of DSU football. "I am blessed to be a DSU1 Trailblazer:' Watson said. "This is my last year here and it was amazing to put on my DSU red in front of our fans. The team e and fans here-areverything; this is my family for life." Watson started off the touchgame with a down to tie Colorado School of Mines in the first quarter, . 92-ya- rd 7-- 7. "That first touchdown gave our team so much confidence and energy that was out of this world," Watson said. "Ninety-tw- o yards; I mean, that's crazy. It gave us so much motivation to keep that going, and we definitely kept it going." The two teams battled back and forth throughout the game, with the final The Trailscore of e blazers had been on a win streak but never stopped fighting to win. "We just made sure our energy was high," said kicker Yergensen, a sophomore business administration major from St. George. "After losing our last two games, we made sure everyone was positive and knew we still had something to play for." The team went 0 for home games and players hope to set this as the standard for future seasons. "We tried all season to be undefeated at home," Yergensen said. "That was something we knew we had to do. We are going to take that with us next year. No one is going to come into our house and beat us." This is the best season DSU has had in the RMAC Conference, but for many players who will not be returning next year, it was a bittersweet moment, Watson said. "I'm at a loss for words," Watson said. "We came out to play, and to set a legacy for our boys. I'm a senior, so I won't be here next year but we went undefeated at home and we want that to continue for our boys in the years to come. I'm excited to see what this program continues to do." 52-4- 5. two-gam- red-shi- rt Al 5-- Ments Football 1110 1 p.m. Away Alamosa, Colorado Adams State Women's Basketball 1110 5:30 p.m. Home Burns Arena Northern New Mexico t r? , ends first RMAC season undefeated at home - I t .,1. DSU football Women's Volleyball Semifinals Finals , 4 - Women's Volleyball 119 - 1110 RMAC , ' '- 11 al :4 cf e) 6110(c, DSU -- 4-- , 1 College ', , ,tir ,, , '',i 1 t student athletes play an thing to superheroes." Johnson said she appreciates all the athletes do for the community because it creates positive role models for her children to look up to. "These athletes are the ones people in the community look up to, so seeing them involved and helping out makes all of us want to help out too," Johnson said. "It's more than just football or baseball or basketball. We are all a part of some- wir cp.1 6 , Men's Football came out victorious against Colorado School of Mines, Saturday. Women's Volleyball won in the team's match against Westminster, 3-- 0. Men's and Women's Cross Country placed 13th and 8th at the RMAC championships. thing bigger." volleyball faces final game of season DSU BY ASH LYN SEARCY ADixiesunnews Dixie State University volleyball hosted rival Westminster College on Nov. 2 in the Student Activity Center in celebration of the annual senior day. The team has four seniors that were recognized before the game in-sta- te this season, which surprised a lot of competitors," Felder said. "Everyone, including myself, had to push harder than necessary to get where we are. I don't think there is a single player, fan, or family merither that is disappointed with what we put on the court this season." "We were 20-- 4 DSU's overall and the llth three-se- t sweep of the season, moved the Trailblazers to 4 over2 in RMAC play. all, The seniors were honored as follows; Libero Sid Brandon, a senior psychology major from Bountiful, outside hitter Hannah Doonan, Senior day festivities include more than only honoring the seniors' final season. A successful season in a new conference has left DSU volleyball with a lot to be proud of. Some parents and or families of players that are of a different class made a special effort to travel to this rivalry home stand and be a part of the celebration. Libero Hannah Waddell a a senior communications major from San Damis, freshman communications major from Pleasant Grove, California, middle blocker Malary Marshall, a senior web design major from Hurhitter ricane, and right-sid- e Shannon Sorensen, a senior communications major from said she was excited to have the majority of her immediate family join her that weekend. "I expected us t'o win, and it meant so much more to Smithfield. "The season goes so fast, even faster as a senior," Marshall said. "This is one I will never forget." Congratulations were also given to Coach Robyn Felder. This is the close of her seventh season with the DSU me knowing my parents are in the stands cheering us began. seven-straig- ht 21-- 16-- women's volleyball program. e Pacific West The Conference Coach of the Year (20132015) led the team into their successful first season as a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. two-tim- on," Waddell said. DSU volleyball has secured the No. 2 seed in next week's RMAC tournament and will o host No. 7 seed Colorado-Colorad- Springs in the quarterfinal round Nov. 6, inside the Student Activity Center beginning at 7 p.m. The winner of that match will advance on to the conference semifinals and finals at the home held Nov. site of the highest remaining seed. 0, |