Four Slocomb High Students Sign College Commitments

Brothers Dustin and Dylan Owens will continue playing together at Andrew College, while Kimberly Martinez and Rylee Nix also sign to play at the next level.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 3:48am

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Slocomb High School celebrated a big day as four of its students signed letters of intent to continue their athletic and academic careers at the college level. Twin brothers Dustin and Dylan Owens will join the team at Andrew College, where they'll get to keep playing together. Kimberly Martinez signed to play soccer at Andrew College, while Rylee Nix committed to Huntingdon College's color guard team.

Why it matters

Slocomb High School's athletic programs have a proud tradition, and seeing multiple students earn college scholarships is a testament to the hard work and dedication of both the athletes and their coaches. This signing day represents an exciting new chapter for these students as they take their talents to the next level.

The details

Dustin Owens will join Andrew College as a wide receiver/tight end, while his brother Dylan, a middle linebacker, also signed with the Fighting Tigers. The two brothers have played together since their childhood and are thrilled to continue suiting up on the same team. Kimberly Martinez, who has extensive club soccer experience, will get the chance to play at the collegiate level despite Slocomb High not having a school soccer team. Rylee Nix overcame the disappointment of not making the color guard team as a freshman to earn a spot the following year, and now she'll take her talents to Huntingdon College.

  • On Friday, April 11, 2026, the four Slocomb High School students signed their college commitments.
  • Dustin and Dylan Owens played their final high school game for Slocomb in a loss to Geneva County.

The players

Dustin Owens

A wide receiver/tight end who signed to play at Andrew College.

Dylan Owens

A middle linebacker who signed to play at Andrew College alongside his brother Dustin.

Kimberly Martinez

A soccer player who signed to join the team at Andrew College, despite Slocomb High not having a school soccer program.

Rylee Nix

A color guard member who overcame the disappointment of not making the team as a freshman to earn a spot the following year, and now she'll continue her passion at Huntingdon College.

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What they’re saying

“After we beat Geneva County in our last game, we took our pads off for the last time, and I asked him if we could play together again, and he said most definitely. We always wanted to do that. Dylan and I used to play in the front yard and act like we were playing for a college team.”

— Dustin Owens

“We've always liked playing beside each other. We love each other to death, we'll fight for each other to death. It feels good because I'll have some family up there that I know, I'll always have a friend right beside me, and I'm glad we get to go. I love being with him.”

— Dylan Owens

“As soon as I got the call from my coach, Johnson, I immediately went to my parents and said, 'I'm gonna go visit this college. This is a great opportunity for me, I have no high school soccer, and it's great that they're giving me an offer to go play there even if there's not a team here at Slocomb High School.”

— Kimberly Martinez

“When you don't make something, it definitely defeats you a little. And I had to go home and take that in, and come back next year even stronger, and then I made it. But I never would've thought that I would be going to a 4 year to be in band. I just have no words.”

— Rylee Nix

What’s next

The four Slocomb High School athletes will begin preparing for the next chapter of their athletic and academic careers at their respective colleges in the fall.

The takeaway

This signing day showcases the dedication and perseverance of these Slocomb High School students, who overcame challenges and setbacks to earn college opportunities in sports, music, and beyond. Their stories inspire the next generation of Redtops to pursue their passions and dreams.