Does playing a sport help?

<p>Even though everyone is concerned with academics academics and academics, does playing a sport at a high level help with IVY admissions even if I may not play in college?</p>

<p>I have played for my state soccer team for 4 years, played varsity soccer since freshman year, and am on a nationally ranked club team. My UW GPA is pretty good too, and my SAT is decent. EC are decent as well.</p>