Peyton Dragoo Commits to Taylor University Men’s Soccer

Dragoo with Midwest United. Photo courtesy of Peyton Dragoo.

Justin Scott - Info@redarrowpreps.com

8/6/2026

Lowell High School Class of 2027 senior Peyton Dragoo has committed to continue his soccer career at Taylor University. Taylor is a private Christian universion located in Upland, IN. Their “Silent Night” basketball tradition is a mainstay on ESPN highlights every winter.

Dragoo does not compete for the Lowell boys soccer program, instead playing club soccer for Midwest United’s U19 MLS NEXT Homegrown team. A natural left-footed defender, Dragoo primarily plays left back and looks to create opportunities by pushing forward into the attack. He did play for the Red Arrows his freshman and sophomore years.

“I thrive in running up the field with the ball and finding pockets for the attacker to score,” Dragoo said.

Dragoo began playing soccer when he was five years old. During his younger years, he split his time between soccer and basketball before eventually deciding to focus on soccer.

“As I got older, I just fell in love with soccer, which ultimately led me to commit to play college soccer,” Dragoo said. “I miss playing basketball with my friends every day, but you have to do what’s best for you in the end.”

Dragoo with Midwest United. Photo courtesy of Peyton Dragoo.

Taylor University was the first program to offer Dragoo an opportunity to play at the college level. He said his faith, his relationship with the coaching staff and the direction of the program all contributed to his decision.

“There were many reasons I committed to play at Taylor,” Dragoo said. “For those who don’t know, Taylor is a growing Christian school. Faith played a huge part in my commitment.”

Dragoo also developed a strong connection with Taylor coach Parker Aaron during the recruiting process.

“They were my first offer, and I grew a great connection with Coach Parker Aaron,” Dragoo said. “It felt like home for me, not to mention the school has some great food I couldn’t turn down.”

Dragoo believes Taylor’s soccer program is moving in a positive direction and wanted an opportunity to contribute to that growth. The team went 7-7-3 last yearand plays against programs who have seen Red Arrow commits in other sport including Grace (IN), Indiana Wesleyan, and Goshen (IN).

“I feel the soccer program at Taylor is on the rise, and I wanted to be a part of that,” Dragoo said. It’s also worth mentioning that Dragoo is a pretty big Indiana Hoosier fan, so he’ll be about two hours from Bloomington.

Although he does not play soccer for Lowell, Dragoo said some of his favorite high school memories have come from attending Red Arrow football games and spending time with his classmates.

Dragoo during his sophomore season with Lowell Soccer.

“I feel I’m a very social person, and being able to hang out with friends before and during football games is something I will always remember, especially Pink Arrow,” Dragoo said.

Pink Arrow Pride has become one of the Lowell community’s most recognizable traditions, bringing students and community members together while raising awareness and support for those affected by cancer.

“Not many schools have something as cool as that,” Dragoo said. “I’m very thankful we can spend time raising awareness for cancer and be there for those who have lost loved ones.”

As he prepares for his senior year and the next step in his soccer career, Dragoo also shared a message for others who may feel uncertain about their own path.

“It’s okay not to be perfect or know exactly what’s happening in the moment,” Dragoo said. “At one point, I was lost in my journey, but I kept going.”

Dragoo encouraged others to speak with someone when they are struggling rather than trying to handle everything alone.

“If you ever feel like you’re struggling, don’t be afraid to talk to people to get it off your chest,” Dragoo said. “Talking about what’s on your mind is the best possible thing you can do.”