Kate Dickman, who graduated from the program last fall, can’t explain exactly why Ally takes after her. When they were younger, Ally wouldn’t let Kate coach her swing.
"She would get kind of frustrated with me," Kate said, laughing. "It’s different now, though. We hit together in the summer and during Christmas break. I still think we are pretty different."
For one thing, Kate volunteered, Ally is having a better freshman year with the Utes (32-19, 13-10 Pac-12).
Ally Dickman’s rookie batting average (.290) has helped the Utes replenish production from the outfield from last season, including the numbers Kate gave the team last year.