Published Jun 10, 2026 2:11 pm
Dixie Nessl is one of the most driven people her best friend Joelene Beach knows. From volleyball practice in Ripon for her club team, to managing swim practice and training for Altitude Nessl pushes herself beyond the limits all while maintaining good grades and college classes. Nessl will leave this summer to play D1 volleyball for University of Arlington in Texas, Beach adds, “which just goes to show how hard she works.” Nessl is always there for her friends and family in addition to all the activities she manages.
Our title sponsor, The Candy Vault, and our supporting sponsors Elevate at Black Oak Casino Resort, the Pizza Factory of Twain Harte and Buster’s Ice Cream are providing the winners of these awards prizes to reward their effort and diligence.
You can hear the Candy Vault Student Athlete of the Week every Thursday morning at 6:50 AM and 7:50 AM with Alisha Rock on 93.5 FM KKBN and at 6:40 AM and 7:40 AM with Mark Grauer on Star 92.7. If your student is selected their parent or guardian can pick up the prizes at 42 S. Washington Street in Sonora.
You can nominate students by clicking to KZSQ.com or KKBN.com