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Sports ghstimberlines.org Page 4 August 31, 2018 F or this fall season, two upperclassmen are trying new sports for the first time ever. “Trying tennis for the first time ever came with many difficulties,” junior Joey Brazelton said. “I had to learn how to play for the first time. I didn’t even know the basics or the structure of the game. My first practice I didn’t even have anything tennis related. I had to borrow someone’s racket until I got my own. Not understanding a lot at the beginning was definitely a new experience for me.” Some students try sports for the first time simply because they look fun; however, incentives to play can include the new sport helping train for another sport, a coach directly asking or friends already on the team. “I have many friends on the tennis team,” Brazelton said. “Two of my close friends, Ben Sobier- ay and Spencer Aaron, told me how fun it was and encouraged me to join the team. Ben even helped me know when practices started and how to purchase a uniform. He also took a couple of days out of his summer to hit the ball back and forth so I had at least held a racket before my first day of tennis.” Senior Caroline Marot joined the golf team for a different reason. “I had a rough junior swim season, and when I came out of it, I just wanted to have fun,” Marot said. “I heard that there was a call-out meeting for golf, and I thought it sounded fun. The more I thought about it, the more I realized golf was a sport that I really wanted to try. I talked to Mrs. Runge and admitted to her that I wouldn’t be any good, but she said to come anyway. I went to the first practice at the driving range and realized that I loved it, so I stuck with the sport.” Although Marot went into golf with low expectations, it was still much different than anything she imagined. “The biggest difficulty that I had was not really knowing what was going on,” Marot said. “I have swam since I was in second grade, so by now I know most of the ropes for swimming; however, golf is a whole new story because I have no idea what to expect.” Like Brazelton, Marot had to go in with the mindset that JV is not a bad thing for a senior. “Coach Runge likes to take one step at a time, which is what I need, but watching all my team- mates play without me is hard,” Marot said, “especially because I came from swimming where I compete every meet. It’s just really different, but luckily I am surrounded by the best teammates and support even when I don’t play.” Although Brazelton struggled at the beginning, his coach sees natural talent. “Joey did great at his first few practices because he is receptive to coaching and was able to adjust to whatever we asked him to do,” Mr. Ben Sutton, tennis coach, said. “I would like to see him prog- ress as a player and stick with the sport. A lot of new players come out and see varsity guys that are playing really well and don’t see themselves at that level. Because of that, a lot of guys will just ditch the sport because they think they aren’t good enough. I would like to see Joey return next year.” Senior Caroline Marot practices hitting the ball. Marot also par- ticipates on the swim team. Bridget Lindstrom photo Junior Joey Brazelton returns the ball in the scrimmage against Batesville. Brazelton is experiencing his first year of tennis. Em- ily Chatham photo Female athletes support T he Volleyball team charges the court, with Women of Will patches and head-to-toe in Under Armor gear with the goal to get female students encouraged and empowered in the wide world of sports. “Greenwood High School is the first in the nation to be a part of the Women of Will program, and we signed with them for three years,” Mr. Rob Irwin, athletic director, said. “The con- tract is where Under Armor sponsors and supports female athletics. We are going to put up banners about the program and spread the word.” The program directly affects girls’ athletics. “The players are supposed to wear Under Armor, and we will have little patches that promote the program,” Mrs. Brittany Run- ge, girls golf coach, said. “Personally, I think it’s a great way to get more girls in sports. I am really excited for what the program will do, and I’m glad that Under Armor is supporting such a great cause.” Many coaches agreed. “The program I know encourages strong female leaders and gets them more involved in sports,” Mrs. Emily Gearhart, volley- ball coach, said. “The program is very recent, and I can’t wait to see young female leaders grow with it.” Empowering female athletes is the key. “I think the program involves community service projects in the future, but I’m not sure. The program is still very new,” Mr. Justin Bennett, girls basketball coach, said. “I see a lot of room for growth for good players, and I think this program is a great way to help that along,” Coach Bennett said. Players had similar opinions “I think it’s a great idea. It promotes a lot of good and positive things for female athletes,” senior Laila Stein, girls golf player, said. “In golf, I think we are going to wear patches to promote it.” McKenzie McClarney Sports Editor Eric Reingardt Reporter Women of Will Freshman Chase Estell prepares for the serve. Estell and the rest of the team wear Under Armor apparel due to a new contract the school has with the company. Abby Stuber photo Upperclassmen try new sports teams Freshman Kurtis Poynter works on lat pull. Poynter plays football and works out during PowerHour to get stronger. Ethan Falks photo Freshman Zachaery Leber prac- tices dips during PowerHour. The APC room is now open to students to workout during PowerHour. Ethan Falks photo PowerHour lifting provides outlet Haley Pritchett Impact Editor S tudents seeking a workout should consider going to the weight- room during PowerHour. P.E teachers opened up the weight room when PowerHour started last year. “We started it last year when we started PowerHour,” Mr. Jay Yates said. “It’s supposed to only be students of mine, Coach Smi- ley or Miss Dyer.” Freshman Shawn Wagoner is a regular in the weight room. “The thing that inspires me the most to come in here during PowerHour is that I’m not as strong as most people. It also brings peace to me and calms me down,” Wagoner said. Like Wagoner, lifting represents something emotional to fresh- man Andrea Garrett. “I usually don’t feel as powerful, but lifting makes me feel like I can do anything. It inspires me,” Garrett said. Students are welcome to come in and lift as often as they want. “They are able to come in here and lift on their own. We don’t give them a routine; they can come in here and work out on their own with supervision. That’s why they have to have at least had us in class before so they know what to do in here and what not to do,” Mr. Yates said. For some students, lifting has become a part of their daily rou- tines. “I’ve come in every day besides Wednesday because of Power- Hour,” Garret said. Many students who come in are not enrolled in APC. “I am just doing this for PowerHour now, but I plan on joining APC so I can get in better shape,” freshman Jakobie Walker said. Lifting during PowerHour has been a positive experience overall. “I think the kids who come in here enjoy getting a work-out in. For some of them, it is an extra work-out outside of class. I think that it has been positive,” Mr. Yates said. Freshman Ethan Myrick spots his workout partner during bench. APC students have been working out during PowerHour. Ethan Falks photo “ Tennis has been such a new and interesting experience for me. I have made a lot of new friends and have learned how to not only become a better tennis player, but a better athlete all together. -Joey Brazelton ” “ l ” Yearbook Senior Personals Send your sister, brother, best friend, boyfriend, girlfriend, or teammate a special message through the yearbook. Forms available in the main office. All due Sept. 4. This season so far has been really fun, and I have learned a lot. I was able to not only hit the driver but also hit the ball into the air. I am still loving practice with the girls and the progress that I have made. -Caroline Marot
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For this fall season, two upperclassmen are trying new sports for the first time ever.“Trying tennis for the first time ever came with many difficulties,” junior Joey Brazelton said.
“I had to learn how to play for the first time. I didn’t even know the basics or the structure of the game. My first practice I didn’t even have anything tennis related. I had to borrow someone’s racket until I got my own. Not understanding a lot at the beginning was definitely a new experience for me.”
Some students try sports for the first time simply because they look fun; however, incentives to play can include the new sport helping train for another sport, a coach directly asking or friends already on the team.
“I have many friends on the tennis team,” Brazelton said. “Two of my close friends, Ben Sobier-ay and Spencer Aaron, told me how fun it was and encouraged me to join the team. Ben even helped me know when practices started and how to purchase a uniform. He also took a couple of days out of his summer to hit the ball back and forth so I had at least held a racket before my first day of tennis.”
Senior Caroline Marot joined the golf team for a different reason.“I had a rough junior swim season, and when I came out of it, I just wanted to have fun,” Marot
said. “I heard that there was a call-out meeting for golf, and I thought it sounded fun. The more I thought about it, the more I realized golf was a sport that I really wanted to try. I talked to Mrs. Runge and admitted to her that I wouldn’t be any good, but she said to come anyway. I went to the first practice at the driving range and realized that I loved it, so I stuck with the sport.”
Although Marot went into golf with low expectations, it was still much different than anything she imagined.
“The biggest difficulty that I had was not really knowing what was going on,” Marot said. “I have swam since I was in second grade, so by now I know most of the ropes for swimming; however, golf is a whole new story because I have no idea what to expect.”
Like Brazelton, Marot had to go in with the mindset that JV is not a bad thing for a senior.“Coach Runge likes to take one step at a time, which is what I need, but watching all my team-
mates play without me is hard,” Marot said, “especially because I came from swimming where I compete every meet. It’s just really different, but luckily I am surrounded by the best teammates and support even when I don’t play.”
Although Brazelton struggled at the beginning, his coach sees natural talent.“Joey did great at his first few practices because he is receptive to coaching and was able to adjust
to whatever we asked him to do,” Mr. Ben Sutton, tennis coach, said. “I would like to see him prog-ress as a player and stick with the sport. A lot of new players come out and see varsity guys that are playing really well and don’t see themselves at that level. Because of that, a lot of guys will just ditch the sport because they think they aren’t good enough. I would like to see Joey return next year.”
Senior Caroline Marot practices hitting the ball. Marot also par-ticipates on the swim team. Bridget Lindstrom photo
Junior Joey Brazelton returns the ball in the scrimmage against Batesville. Brazelton is experiencing his first year of tennis. Em-ily Chatham photo
Female athletes support
The Volleyball team charges the court, with Women of Will patches and head-to-toe in Under Armor gear with the goal to
get female students encouraged and empowered in the wide world of sports.
“Greenwood High School is the first in the nation to be a part of the Women of Will program, and we signed with them for three years,” Mr. Rob Irwin, athletic director, said. “The con-tract is where Under Armor sponsors and supports female athletics. We are going to put up banners about the program and spread the word.”
The program directly affects girls’ athletics.“The players are supposed to wear Under Armor, and we will
have little patches that promote the program,” Mrs. Brittany Run-ge, girls golf coach, said. “Personally, I think it’s a great way to get more girls in sports. I am really excited for what the program will do, and I’m glad that Under Armor is supporting such a great cause.”
Many coaches agreed.“The program I know encourages strong female leaders and
gets them more involved in sports,” Mrs. Emily Gearhart, volley-ball coach, said. “The program is very recent, and I can’t wait to see young female leaders grow with it.”
Empowering female athletes is the key.“I think the program involves community service projects in
the future, but I’m not sure. The program is still very new,” Mr. Justin Bennett, girls basketball coach, said. “I see a lot of room for growth for good players, and I think this program is a great way to help that along,” Coach Bennett said.
Players had similar opinions “I think it’s a great idea. It promotes a lot of good and positive
things for female athletes,” senior Laila Stein, girls golf player, said. “In golf, I think we are going to wear patches to promote it.”
McKenzie McClarneySports Editor
Eric ReingardtReporter
Women of Will
Freshman Chase Estell prepares for the serve. Estell and the rest of the team wear Under Armor apparel due to a new contract the school has with the company. Abby Stuber photo
Upperclassmen try new sports teams
Freshman Kurtis Poynter works on lat pull. Poynter plays football and works out during PowerHour to get stronger. Ethan Falks photo
Freshman Zachaery Leber prac-tices dips during PowerHour. The APC room is now open to students to workout during PowerHour. Ethan Falks photo
PowerHour lifting provides outlet Haley PritchettImpact Editor
Students seeking a workout should consider going to the weight-room during PowerHour. P.E teachers opened up the weight room when PowerHour
started last year. “We started it last year when we started PowerHour,” Mr. Jay
Yates said. “It’s supposed to only be students of mine, Coach Smi-ley or Miss Dyer.”
Freshman Shawn Wagoner is a regular in the weight room. “The thing that inspires me the most to come in here during
PowerHour is that I’m not as strong as most people. It also brings peace to me and calms me down,” Wagoner said.
Like Wagoner, lifting represents something emotional to fresh-man Andrea Garrett.
“I usually don’t feel as powerful, but lifting makes me feel like I can do anything. It inspires me,” Garrett said.
Students are welcome to come in and lift as often as they want. “They are able to come in here and lift on their own. We don’t
give them a routine; they can come in here and work out on their own with supervision. That’s why they have to have at least had us in class before so they know what to do in here and what not to do,” Mr. Yates said.
For some students, lifting has become a part of their daily rou-tines.
“I’ve come in every day besides Wednesday because of Power-Hour,” Garret said.
Many students who come in are not enrolled in APC.“I am just doing this for PowerHour now, but I plan on joining
APC so I can get in better shape,” freshman Jakobie Walker said. Lifting during PowerHour has been a positive experience
overall. “I think the kids who come in here enjoy getting a work-out
in. For some of them, it is an extra work-out outside of class. I think that it has been positive,” Mr. Yates said.
Freshman Ethan Myrick spots his workout partner during bench. APC students have been working out during PowerHour. Ethan Falks photo
“ Tennis has been such a new and interesting experience for me. I have made a lot of new friends and have learned how to not only become a better tennis player, but a better athlete all together. -Joey Brazelton ”
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Yearbook Senior PersonalsSend your sister, brother, best friend, boyfriend, girlfriend, or teammate a special message through the yearbook. Forms available in the main office. All due Sept. 4.
This season so far has been really fun, and I have learned a lot. I was able to not only hit the driver but also hit the ball into the air. I am still loving practice with the girls and the progress that I have made. -Caroline Marot
