SPORT LEGACY

SP RT LEGACY

The air is getting chilly, but the winter sports season is just starting to heat up. Senior Pratt Badve, a longtime swimmer for CNHS, reflects on his time on the team. “My favorite memory is sophomore year, when we sent all four relays to state. That was really fun,” Badve said. There is still a lot to look forward to in his senior year. Badve’s long-term goals also involve the sport. “I would love to continue my athletic career into college,” Badve said. “I’m talking to coaches right now, and it would be really nice to swim in college. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do.” Another event he is anticipating this season is the IHSAA state tournament. “This season, I would like to go to state in an individual and a relay, in as many events as I can,” Badve said. Throughout all of the stress that swimming can bring, Badve has still learned valuable lessons. “Do not worry too much or overthink, just enjoy the moment,” Badve said. “Last year there was a lot of pressure, and when you overthink and worry you forget about the happy moments in the present. When it doesn’t go your way, you can get disappointed easily.”

Senior winter athletes talk about their final year playing for their team by Lydia Weed design by Ram Gowda photo by Isabel Fay Moving out of the water and onto the court, senior Kayla Jones is getting ready for her second year of basketball at North. She is most proud of her progress throughout her time on the team. “I’m proud of working my way up on the team from coming in new and starting low, Jones said. Her advice to younger athletes can be applied to all sports, not just basketball. “Work hard, because it will pay off,” Jones said. “It will show on the court. But you need to work outside of practice, too, and don’t give up.” Even though her time in basketball is drawing near, Jones is still involved in track and field in the springtime. But for now, her focus is on giving her all every time she’s on the court. “My goal is to put it all out there,” Jones said. “Since it is my last season, I don’t have much to lose, so I just want to play my hardest every single game.” Playing basketball in college is not in her future plans, but she will be taking what she’s learned throughout her time on the team with her into life. “The biggest lesson I learned was to work hard, because if not, then nothing’s going to come out of it. [The work] pays “Work hard off,” Jones said. because it will pay off”

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Kayla Jones