Story by Ellie Damico
The first week of September is when fall sports really start to take off. Football, Boys Soccer, Girls Tennis, Girls Golf, and Cross Country have been preparing most of the summer and all of August in order to perform to the best of their abilities this 2024 season.
“Our key to success this season is the chemistry we have on the field and the special bond we all have,” says Jace Jefferson, senior quarterback. Despite their success, there were many injuries on the football field last season. Some of the team's strongest players were out for a significant amount of time. Gaige Hurley, senior, has been working hard to get back, “Physical therapy twice a week and personal training three times a week. As well as soft tissue work two times a week and a joint appointment once a week.” It is essential for the Jags to have all their players healthy as there are many difficult games on their schedule this year. “I’m most excited for the Eisenhower game, I think it’s gonna be hyped up a lot. They’ve got a really good receiver and quarterback,” says Brody Degarmo, senior.
Boys soccer has been training and conditioning all summer to get ready for their upcoming season. They have high hopes for themselves this year, coming back from being league champions three years in a row. “A big thing that we’re looking to accomplish is becoming more than just a team, we want to make sure that we’re all looking out for each other and putting our best foot forward in order to have a successful year,” says Sawyer Aluise, senior. With everything they have going for them, the boys are hoping to make a good regional and state-run this season.
Now on the girl's side of things, the tennis team has some new faces, as well as some old ones returning. Doubles state champion in the 2022 season, Bryer Geoffroy, senior, is making a comeback after taking the previous 2023 season off to play golf. Her Doubles partner this year is Reese Wilborn, sophomore. They have high aspirations for this fall season, “I hope to win state with my amazing doubles partner Bryer Geoffroy,” says Wilborn.
Girls golf has been taking time to perfect their technique in the driving range, as well as getting a few holes in on the course. “My favorite part about golf is being able to golf with friends and our great coaches and get better everyday,” says returning senior Payton Devlin.
Cross Country is a treacherous sport that can be often overlooked. Not only physical strength and endurance is required, but mental as well. Time off is not something they have a whole lot of leeway with. “The preparation has been great, I worked very hard to have a successful season. My goal for this season is to place well every meet, and hopefully make it to state,” says Tinley Sims, sophomore.
All teams are looking very promising this season. Make sure to try to get out to every sporting event to support your fellow classmates. Good luck to everyone on a successful and healthy season!
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