Gatorade 2019 - 2020: Player of the Year

Boys Soccer - Arkansas

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BOYS SOCCER

Dylan Rice

Forward/Midfielder
RUSSELLVILLE HS
RUSSELLVILLE, ARKANSAS
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-7
Press Release

Peak Performance

27

2019 goals

38

2019 assists

63

Career goals

69

Career assists
“Dylan Rice has an unrivaled pace combined with an incredible work rate. They are back-to-back state champs in large part due to his contributions. His ability to fly down the left wing and feed balls into the box makes coaches change their game plans.”
Luke Shoemaker
Head Coach Head coach at Siloam Springs High
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-7, 150-pound senior forward and midfielder scored two goals and passed for four assists in seven games this spring before the remainder of the season was cancelled. An All-State selection, Rice recorded 27 goals and 38 assists in 2019, leading the Cyclones (19-5-2) to their second consecutive Class 5A state championship. He concluded his prep career with 63 goals and 69 assists, and earned All-Conference honors each of the past three seasons.

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Academic Achievement

Rice has maintained a 4.0 GPA in the classroom. He will attend the University of Central Arkansas.

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Exemplary Character

A devoted member of his church community, Rice has volunteered locally helping to feed the homeless and coaching youth soccer players.