Utah Tech University Athletics

At Utah Tech 2024 (Freshman): Started one of his 13 appearances, totaling 297 minutes … netted his first career goal in a 6-1 loss at CSU Fullerton (9/1) … played a season-best 41 minutes in a 1-0 win against Grand Canyon (10/17) … tallied two shots and two shots on goal during the season ... earned Academic All-WAC honors.

Before Utah Tech: Prepped at Kamehameha Schools and was part of the Warriors’ two-time state championship teams … was a two-time Hawai’i state MVP and first team all-state selection … led the state in goals (31) and assists (38) … also lettered in football and was a two-time all-state pick as a placekicker and punter … helped lead the Warriors to a BIIF title … was listed on the principal’s list with a 3.7 GPA … was a Hawai’i Hall of Honor Athlete … played in the school band for seven years and served as a volunteer soccer coach.  
 
Club Teams: Played for the Rush Soccer Club team.

More on Elijah: Born in Hilo, Hawai’i … parents are David and Erryn Dinkel … also recruited by Hawai’i-Hilo, Chaminade, Cal Poly-Humboldt and Arizona Christian … favorite team is Real Madrid … favorite player is Cristiano Ronaldo … favorite musician is Maoli … plans to major in business management.

Why Elijah chose Utah Tech: "I chose Utah Tech because of its vast opportunities and sports that are available. Utah Tech allows me to be close to family in Utah and compete in soccer.”