Fall Sports Recap

Performing on the sidelines, senior and dance team captain Lauren Finke dances during senior night at the varsity football game on Sept. 3. With the hope to go to nationals later this year, the dance team continues to practice their different routines. “[This year] dance is getting back to normal,” Finke said. Photo by Kia Patel. Tossing the ball into the air, senior Lydia Peterson takes aim for a serve. The team hosted regionals this year for the first time in school history. “Last year we were a lot more closed off and didn’t do as much as a team,” Peterson said. “This year, we were allowed to do a lot more.” Photo by Karlee Doerr.

After scoring a point against St. James, junior Hailey Auslander celebrates with her teammates on Sept. 28. Auslander said she was excited to have a full season of competition this year. “[A highlight has been] the cheering and all the people that come to our games and support us,” Auslander said. Photo by Logan Brucker.

Teeing off, junior Hillary Currier looks down the course. Currier broke the school’s single-round record with her first place at Regionals. “Breaking the record has been my goal since freshman year and it was a big accomplishment for me to finally get it,” Currier said. Photo by Sophia Rose.

Facing off against Blue Valley North, senior and wide receiver Zach Atkins guards his opponent. Atkins said this season has been much more enjoyable now that everyone is allowed to engage in sporting events. “It has been a lot better with fans in the stands,” Atkins said. Photo by Raegan Tausz.

At the center of her stunt, senior and cheer captain Grace Nab cheers on boys varsity soccer from the sidelines on Oct. 7. Cheer has continued to work on state routines and lead the school in spirit. “My favorite part so far has definitely been cheering in front of a student section,” Nab said. Photo by Raegan Tausz.

Mid-stride, senior Drew Dombrosky runs down the cross country course on Oct. 14. The boys cross country team placed second at Regionals and qualified for State this season. The team was also once again able travel. “We’ve gone to Wichita, Minnesota and we’re going to South Dakota at the end of the season,” Dombrosky said. Photo by Karlee Doerr.

Standing in formation, freshman Bria Taylor (far right) plays alongside fellow members of the Emerald Regiment as they perform their 2021 field production “Babel” at halftime on Sept. 24. “Seeing everyone applaud us for working so hard has been my favorite,” Taylor said. “Everyone knows how hard we work and how much we rehearse.” Photo by Veronica Fuendling. Kicking the ball, senior Sam Michael dribbles down the field on Sept. 23. The team won the EKL championship against Piper on Oct. 26. “Last year we didn’t have fans and only our parents were able to come and we couldn’t have a student section,” Michael said. “This year there’s always people, it’s always loud and there’s great energy.” Photo by Marissa Cart.

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