Sports
Star Student Athlete: Elkridge's Dix Always Ready To Help, Work Hard
We all know athletes who shine whether they're competing or not. Let's help share these amazing stories.

ELKRIDGE, MD — We all know student athletes who also bring their A-game to other parts of their lives.
Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. We’re working on letting all your neighbors know the individual stories behind the leaderboard.
This submission comes from Stacey Dix who nominated Brittney Dix of Elkridge.
Star student athlete’s name
Brittney Dix
Star student athlete’s home state
Maryland
Star student athlete’s Patch town
Elkridge
How do you know the star student athlete?
Daughter
What sport does the star student athlete play?
Softball
Why do you believe the star student athlete should be recognized?
Brittney currently plays softball at Howard Community College. She keeps her grades in good standing and helps coach softball teams for Howard County Rec and Parks. Brit also manages the women’s soccer team and men’s basketball team and she helps keep the scorebook for women’s basketball at HCC. She is always ready to help or volunteer with anything asked and she always does it with a smile on her face. Staying active in sports is a huge part of her life.
What's one thing you want everyone to know about the star student athlete?
This girl works hard. Whether she is the best player on the field or is trying to earn her spot she is going to put in the same amount of effort. She takes pride in everything she does and I think that an amazing trait for anyone.
Keep up the great work, Brittney Dix!
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