SALT LAKE CITY – Utah's men's tennis head coach
Roeland Brateanu has announced the commitment of Dylan Applegate. Applegate is ranked No. 2 in Utah.
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"We couldn't be more excited to officially welcome Dylan to our Ute family," stated head coach
Roeland Brateanu. "He is a tremendously gifted multisport athlete with a great heart and passion for the game of tennis. He's going to be a great fit and addition to our team."
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While attending Park City High School, Applegate played both football and tennis. He was a wide receiver on the football team and played No. 1 singles for tennis. Applegate led the team to their first Team Championship in over a decade. He won the Utah State High School Championships at No. 1 singles during that season.
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Over the past two years, Applegate has been ranked in the top three in the intermountain rankings. He has reached a ranking as high of 27 on the USTA National Standing List for 18 and Under. Applegate is a four-star recruit.
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Along with being ranked in the top three of the intermountain rankings, he has won multiple intermountain sectional tournaments in singles and doubles action.
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"It feels amazing to become a Ute!" remarked Dylan Applegate. "When I came on my official visit, I loved the team, the coaches, the facilities, and I am super excited to have the opportunity to play for Utah in one of the toughest conferences in the country!"
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