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THE FAMILY BUSINESS: Dossett Living Up To Family Name
BRYSON DOSSETT IS PART OF THE FIRST FAMILY OF RIDGE POINT HIGH SCHOOL.
His older brother, Mason, was a Panther hurdler during his tenure and now plays football at Louisiana State University. Little sister Addyson logged meaningful minutes for the district-champion Panther volleyball team — as a freshman. His dad, Martin, was a football and track standout at Baylor University back in the day.
“When I was a kid, I felt like I had to win everything to live up to the name,” he said. “Now, I’m writing my own story — not living in anyone’s shadow and building my own legacy.”
To date, the junior safety holds football offers from Baylor University, Duke University, University of Houston, University of North Carolina and University of Illinois, just to name a few.
On the track, expectations are just as high.
“I’ve been doing hurdles since I was about 10 years old,” he said. “I used to watch old tapes of my dad running at Baylor and just fell in love with it. My goal is to win state in both hurdle events and beat all of my brother’s times.”
The thought of being a multi-sport athlete in college is intriguing, but Dossett understands the time demands at the next level.
“I’m going to focus on football in college,” he said. “It’s just what I love. But track has helped me so much — endurance, explosiveness, technique. Being a hurdler really translates to football.”
When he’s not competing — hunting, fishing, or golfing — he’s breaking down film of his favorite players.
“We’re big Green Bay Packers fans, so I loved watching Jaire Alexander when he was there,” he said. “And Cooper DeJean — he’s an athletic safety who’s always around the ball.”
At Ridge Point, the Dossett name already carries weight — but Bryson is making sure his chapter stands on its own.
THE LAST RIDE: Clements’ Martinez Soaking Up Senior Year
FOR MOST HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES, THE DREAM IS TO KEEP PLAYING AT THE NEXT LEVEL. FOR CLEMENTS PITCHER DANTE MARTINEZ, THE PERSPECTIVE IS A LITTLE DIFFERENT.
The senior knows this is his final ride in competitive baseball, and he plans to enjoy every second of it. Having played the game since he was five years old, Martinez isn’t taking a single inning for granted this season.
“I have no intention of playing in college, so I want to have the best time this season and see how far we can take it,” said the second-team, all-district selection. “I love the quote, ‘Live every moment like it’s your last.’ When you think about it, it holds a lot of value. That’s the plan this year — just let it rip.”
Clements got a taste of postseason baseball a year ago after finishing second in district play. Now, the Rangers want more.
“Getting a taste of the playoffs just makes us want it even more,” Martinez said. “We know we have it in us, so we’re looking to win district and try to take a few more steps in the playoffs.”
Martinez has always embraced the pressure that comes with the game. In fact, he welcomes it.
“I play with the mentality of wanting the ball to come to me at the most important time,” he said. “Some people shy away from that pressure, but I have a lot of confidence in my ability. I want the ball.”
That mentality mirrors the steady rhythm of baseball itself — something Martinez has always appreciated.
“There’s something about the consistency of baseball,” he said. “The routine, trying to improve every day at practice — that’s what I love. Baseball helps me take my mind off things and just allows me to play.”
While his future may include studying business or math in college rather than taking the mound, Martinez knows the lessons from the diamond will stay with him long after the final out.
“It’s really been my life for as long as I can remember,” he said. “I’m going to miss it, but I’ll take all the memories and hopefully finish on a good note.”
For Martinez, the scoreboard will eventually go dark — but the memories from the diamond will last forever.