Dixon High School is set to kick off its 2025 fall sports season with a busy schedule spanning cross country, cheer, flag football, golf, football, volleyball and water polo. Football, under the direction of head coach Wes Besseghini, will host a jamboree on Aug. 15. The team then opens regular play with a home game against Marysville on Aug. 22. Photo by Nicolas Brown

DIXON, CA (MPG) - Dixon High School is set to kick off its 2025 fall sports season with a busy schedule spanning cross country, cheer, flag football, golf, football, volleyball and water polo.

According to Dixon High School athletics secretary Jennifer Roman, success in athletics is about growth, which staff and coaches hope to foster on and off the field.

“Success in athletics is about growth: developing skills, building character and working together toward shared goals, both on and off the field,” Roman said.

Cross country will begin its season at the Flame Invitational in Lodi on Aug. 22, followed by the Lagoon Valley Classic at Peña Adobe on Aug. 30. Both meet times are to be determined. The team is led by varsity coach Matt Latham.

Cheer will support Dixon athletics throughout the fall. The cheer team will perform during home and away football games, starting with Marysville at home on Aug. 22 and Winters away on Aug. 29. Game times are set for either 5 or 7 p.m., depending on final schedules. Amber Drewnowski returns as the varsity cheer coach.

Girls’ flag football, coached by Kirk Morris, starts early with the Rocklin Jamboree on Aug. 16. The team hosts the Vacaville Foundation Game at 7 p.m. Aug. 18, followed by home games against Pioneer on Aug. 21 and Davis on Aug. 26. Dixon will travel to Novato for a 6 p.m. matchup on Aug. 27.

Girls’ golf, coached by Ben Santos, opens the season against El Camino on Aug. 28. The match will be held at Wild Wings Golf Course, with tee time at 3 p.m.

Football, under the direction of head coach Wes Besseghini, will host a jamboree on Aug. 15. The team then opens regular play with a home game against Marysville on Aug. 22, followed by an away game at Winters on Aug. 29. Kickoff for each game is scheduled for either 5 or 7 p.m.

Volleyball begins with the Pioneer Jamboree at 5 p.m. Aug. 15. The team visits Vacaville High on Aug. 20 and hosts Pioneer on Aug. 25, with games for all levels beginning at 4:30 p.m. They will host Winters on Aug. 26 and travel to Will C. Wood on Aug. 28. Varsity coach Nikki Garcia leads the program.

Finally, water polo will participate in the Rio Linda Scrimmage Day on Aug. 23, with both varsity boys’ and girls’ teams competing. Coaches Kraig Katzenmeyer and Michael Vlak will oversee the season.

Girls’ flag football, coached by Kirk Morris, starts early with the Rocklin Jamboree on Aug. 16. The team hosts the Vacaville Foundation Game at 7 p.m. Aug. 18, followed by home games against Pioneer on Aug. 21 and Davis on Aug. 26. Dixon will travel to Novato for a 6 p.m. matchup on Aug. 27. Photo by Nicolas Brown

According to Dixon High School Athletics Director Brett Peterson, clear expectations are set for athletes to keep them accountable on the field and in the classroom.

“We set clear expectations for sportsmanship, hold athletes accountable in the classroom and celebrate achievements in both areas equally,” Peterson said. “We also have a captain's council on campus to help foster the growth of our team leaders. We highlight these achievements through student-athletes of the week awards and our end-of-the-year athletic awards banquet.”

Both Roman and Peterson encourage Dixonites to get involved with Dixon High School Athletics through attending games, volunteering, supporting fundraisers and being a positive presence for student-athletes. 

“We have also revamped our school booster club,” said Roman. “This organization, known as DSAB, supports athletics at both John Knight Middle School and Dixon High School. Reach out and become a member.”

For additional scheduling details or updates, visit dixonusd.org or call 707-693-6330.