5 Random Thoughts

Leading into an action-packed weekend of sports at Dixie State College, five thoughts rattle through my brain:

1) Is Cache Morgan healthy? - The junior safety suffered a concussion two weeks ago against Central Washington and missed last week's road game at Western Oregon. Can the Red Storm's leading tackler return to the field and limit the deadly passing attack presented by Humboldt State?

2)  Will an upset occur in Provo? - Both men's and women's basketball heads to BYU for exhibition play on Friday. If I had to choose which team had the better chance, it would be the men. The final four minutes of Tuesday's game against Westminster College proved that this year's team can play with heart and energy. For the women to pull the upset, guard Shiela Adams cannot miss from distance.

3) Run Rachel, run - Dixie State's best cross country runner, Rachel Young, competes at the NCAA West Region Cross Country meet Saturday in Spokane, Wash. Young won the Pacific West Conference individual title last Saturday in Phoenix and another good showing could qualify her for nationals.

4) Spikers home finale - Darice Pratt has learned a lot of lessons in her first season as Red Storm volleyball coach. Saturday night, she will see her first class of seniors play its final match inside the Old Gym. The club can set a good precedent by upending Grand Canyon and building towards the future.

5) Soccer season wrapping up - One team at Dixie State is having the best season in program history, while the other is in the middle of the conference pack. Men's soccer will say goodbye to four seniors, including the first ever program signee Zac Hales. Men's soccer has a chance to secure a winning record with one win over its last two games. For the women, they have relied on the athleticism of younger players this season, despite the roster having eight seniors. The Storm play Grand Canyon at home Thursday and finish the regular season Saturday at Cal Baptist.