Joey Roziner, The Examiner
2007-04-24 07:00:00.0
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BALTIMORE -

Scott Dagley always seems to find a win.

The Wilde Lake High lacrosse midfielder has scored two game-winning goals against Howard and Reservoir this season.

Off the field, Dagley recently took first place in a regional economics competition held by The Future Business Leaders of America organization.

Dagley, a senior lacrosse captain, is not your typical athlete. He boasts an impressive résumé that includes a 4.1 weighted grade-point average and National Honor Society membership.

He has a strong interest in economics, planning to studying it at the University of Maryland next fall. He is also a member and volunteer at the St. Louis church in Clarksville.

Dagley insists that though he may be recognized as a standout athlete, he really prides himself on being able to focus on both academics and athletics at Wilde Lake.

“He shows leadership both on and off the field,” Wilde Lake lacrosse coach Eric Foust said. “His classmates and teammates respect him as a leader. On the field, he’s a smart player who plays up to his abilities.”

Dagley’s hard work in lacrosse has translated into success for Wilde Lake. In his third varsity season, he has tallied nine goals and six assists for the 5-4 Wildecats (4-1 in Howard County), including the two game-winners.

“I try not to let anything get in my head,” Dagley said of his knack for scoring big goals. “I don’t let the pressure get to me.”

In his free time, Dagley tries to catch up with current events.

He regularly reads the newspaper, as well as magazines like The Economist and National Geographic.

“A quiet kid” according to Foust, Dagley started at defensive back for Wilde Lake’s football team last fall and likes to play golf in his free time.

“Scott is a great kid,” Foust said. “He doesn’t say much or make a lot of noise vocally, but when he speaks, everyone listens.”