By Sarah Hufnagel
Sports and the athletic community are a big, beloved part of CHS. For some, it’s just an after-school activity. For others, it’s so much more.
We interviewed Lady Patriots Lottiemae Glenn, Haley Whitman, and Naomi Henderson. Henderson has been playing basketball since she was five, Glenn has been playing for five years, and Whitman has been playing for six.
The Varsity girls’ basketball team took a trip to Arizona over winter break and when asked what it did for the team, Whitman said “the trip was really good for us and it really brought the team closer, and we were able to get to know each other more and bond.” “The trip to Arizona allowed me to get to know the girls on the team more in a friendly way than a teammate’s way which brought us closer,” said Henderson. When asked how they have grown or learned about themselves, Whitman responded “I learned how to persevere through things like the change from 8th grade to high school basketball. It’s been a good learning experience to be with older teammates.” Glen agreed and added, “I learned that I can push myself way harder than I thought I could and that this team has taught me how to communicate in stressful situations while keeping my calm.”
As winter sports come to an end, think about joining a sport this spring or next school year. You never know what memories or friendships you can make or what sports you like until you give it a shot.
