Sophomore standout Dylan Petz is fun to watch when he steps onto the court. The young basketball player has tried many sports growing up, but basketball was his passion and his play proves it.

“I don’t currently play any sports other than basketball, but I did play baseball from a young age until eight grade and was one of our team’s pitchers and shortstops. Our baseball team made it to the state tournament that year. I also ran cross-country in middle school. My main focus right now is only basketball since it is my passion to play at the college level,” said Petz.

Being a good teammate is important to Petz. Encouraging his teammates and helping them be better shows solid leadership skills from the sophomore.

“To me, being a good teammate means encouraging each other and also helping each other fight or push through adversity, not only with basketball but with life,” said Petz.

In the classroom, Petz takes the same approach to his grades.

“Academics are very important. I admire the student-athlete philosophy, where it is student first, then athlete. It is important to keep up with my academics as it determines options for college,” said Petz.

What’s in store for Petz after high school? If you ask the confident young man he will tell you college and more basketball.

“My plans are to go to college and get a four year degree while playing college basketball,” said Petz.