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ICE TIME: Fergus Falls girls’ hockey player Ellie Andersen

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School: Fergus Falls Age: 18 Sports: Soccer, football and hockey

School: Fergus Falls Age: 17 Sport: Hockey

School: Fergus Falls Age: 17 Sport: Hockey

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: What is your favorite memory from high school : What is your favorite memory from high school sports? sports? : Scoring a hat trick in Crookston my sophomore : Being part of the team that went down to the state year of hockey. tournament in 2019. : What does it mean to you to be a student-athlete? : What does it mean to you to be a student-athlete? : For me, being a student-athlete means I get : To be a student-athlete you have to put in a to go out with my friends and play the games I lot of extra work, but it is definitely worth it love. I also really appreciate all the support from the student because you learn so many life lessons at an early age. body and the community. : How important are sports to you and who you are : How important are sports to you and who you are totoday? day? : Hockey has been very important to me because, : Sports have taught me many lessons throughout the again, I have learned many life lessons and made inyears that have made me who I am today. I’ve learned credible lifelong friendships with my teammates. how to work with a team, how to be persistent and work hard, and most importantly resilience, because it doesn’t matter if you win or lose it’s how you come back and work harder each and every day.

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: What is your favorite memory from high school sports? : My favorite memory is the long bus rides with the boys playing Mario Kart and NHL. : What does it mean to you to be a student-athlete? : I used to look up to high school players when I was younger. So it’s an honor to be a role model for the younger kids in hockey. : How important are sports to you and who you are today? : I’ve been playing sports, mostly hockey since I was 3 years old. I have made a lot of friends all over the state from playing on several different teams. Playing hockey has taught me so many things over the years like discipline, teamwork, leadership and of course the rules of the game. Learning these things has made me the person I am today and will help me in my future.

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School: Hillcrest Lutheran Academy Age: 18 Sports: Soccer, football, basketball, track

School: Hillcrest Lutheran Academy Age: 17 years old Sports: Soccer, volleyball, basketball, softball

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: What is your favorite memory from high school sports? : My favorite memory from high school sports is coming from behind and beating Park Christian my junior year of basketball. : What does it mean to you to be a student-athlete? : What does it mean to be a student athlete? Being a student athlete takes a lot of hard work and it is very time consuming. But it’s well worth it when you get to play the sports you love; the memories that you make are well worth it. : How important are sports to you and who you are today? : Sports are very important to me; I’ve played sports my whole life. Sports teach you lots about the importance of hard work. Sports are also important because of the lifelong friendships that you make.

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: What is your favorite memory from high school sports? : Throughout my high school career, there have been so many memories, whether the intentional friendships I’ve made, team meals and sleepovers, intense comebacks, surpassing school records as an individual and as a team, and laughing alongside my teammates to the point where we start crying. I reminisce over all of the memories I’ve made throughout high school sports, but what never fails to leave my mind is all the times of the spiritual growth that I not only experienced but also witnessed. No matter what age or grade I have had so many real and vulnerable conversations. It has been an honor for me to see these kinds of conversations change from when I was the “younger one” and I had teammates to look up to and talk to, to today when there are girls that look to me as an example and as someone they can talk to. Even though my role has changed, those “real” conversations have not.

: What does it mean to you to be a student-athlete? : To me, a student-athlete is someone who intentionally pursues academics and athletics with purpose. I believe that a true student-athlete chooses to see things from a selfless perspective. A student-athlete strives to bring honor to something greater than themself. It’s important to seek trust and dependence from those around you. You need to know that accountability goes beyond sports. Along with these important aspects of a student-athlete, comes kindness, respect, and hard work. What I love about these characteristics is that they are necessary in athletics just as much as they are in the classroom. Many forget that when it comes to sports, you have a responsibility to your team to keep your grades up so that you are able to play. Whether in sports or in the classroom, at Hillcrest, we know that it’s important to represent our school and most of all, God. : How important are sports to you and who you are today? : It’s funny because sports are more important to me today versus when I was younger, yet when I was younger I believed that sports were everything. The reason for this is that as I’ve grown older my whole perspective has changed.

Sports don’t define me. I can’t begin to explain how many of us have looked to sports to reveal how important we are, what friends we should have, how we should act, or what skills we should have. Almost my whole life I have put so much into sports, to the point where I could never be satisfied with the growth I made because I always could have done better. The fact that we can always improve no matter what sport we are in is a beautiful concept because it gives us the motivation to strive towards improvement. However, I failed to see this concept for what it should be. Thankfully, I finally discovered that just because we fail and mess up, it does not mean that we have to dwell on it. Sometimes we have to take one step back before we can take two steps forward. It was so beautiful to finally see all the lessons that I was too blind to see. My failures led me to grow, and as I grew I realized I didn’t need to carry so much weight on my shoulders. I had, and still have so many people that surround me with love, patience, kindness and wisdom. Once I noticed this one problem, I was then able to grow as I learned that there is strength in humility, influence in leadership and character in love. My hope and prayer is that my legacy at Hillcrest is one fully given to God because he never has and never will fail to meet me wherever I am.

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s we finish up fall sports at the high school level and consider the start of the winter sports season, we are learning more all the time about the potential long-term effects of the COVID-19 virus from ongoing research efforts. as more and more research becomes available. In May 2020, recommendations JOSH regarding the safe return OVERGAARD to play for athletes were re- Lake Region leased by the American Col- Healthcare lege of Cardiology’s Sports and Exercise Cardiology Section based on what was observed in patients hospitalized with COVID-19. Since then, more insight has been gleaned from those in the population that have tested positive for the virus. In October, and with consideration of the prior recommendations and new information that has since come to light, the Minnesota State High School League released a gradu-

al return to sport protocol that is highly recommended for all athletes returning from a positive COVID-19 diagnosis. This protocol is an important tool to keep athletes safe and prevent serious complications. The failure to follow this recommendation may allow for lingering symptoms to go undetected and complications to develop.

For example, we know from a study out of Ohio State University that 15% of the athletes that tested positive for COVID-19 showed signs of myocarditis (inflammation in the heart muscle), and an additional 30 percent had cellular damage or swelling of the heart that could not be conclusively linked to COVID-19. Over half of the athletes studied were asymptomatic and the rest were classified as having mild symptoms, and half of those with myocarditis were asymptomatic. Myocarditis can affect the heart’s ability to pump blood, which may only be evident with intense exercise in a trained athlete, and may cause rapid or abnormal heart rhythms which can be very dangerous. Unchecked

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and unmitigated, these changes could lead to congestive heart failure or sudden cardiac death. Even before the pandemic myocarditis was the leading cause of sudden cardiac death in competitive athletes, and an average of 75 deaths occurred in athletes between the ages of 13 and 25 in the United States each year. Considering the vast numbers of young athletes that will be diagnosed with COVID this number could become dramatically higher. Also, we have seen the COVID-19 virus cause a multi-system inflammatory syndrome in the pediatric population that involves the heart and carries a risk of substantial health complications.

Depending on the severity of symptoms, a gradual return to play for athletes can help monitor for ongoing symptoms of COVID-19 and provide a structured plan to recondition the athlete for participation in competitions in a safe manner. For those that have been involved in the athletic world in the past few years, the graduated return to play follows the same principles that are used when an athlete is returning from a concussion. The protocol set forth by many states involves a seven-day progression. This is based on the best evidence available and utilizes a step process where a gradual increase in cardiac workload guides the speed of progression.

Limiting the length of workouts and monitoring heart rate during exercise ensures that the workout is appropriate for the current level of cardiac function. After each session, the athlete is monitored for some time to observe for chest pain, chest tightness, heart palpitations, lightheadedness, fatigue and syncope (fainting). When a stage can be

completed without any adverse effects, the athlete can advance to the next stage the following day. What we have seen from athletes using this protocol is that many remain extremely fatigued after being infected with the COVID-19 virus. The ability to complete long runs that were previously easily performed and finishing 90-minute practices are now a challenge.

As we continue to learn more about the effect of the COVID-19 virus on athletes and the population in general, these guidelines may change; however, we can use what we know about the heart and provide protocols backed by science to help return athletes to competition in a safer manner. Skipping the return to play protocol has the potential to endanger the health of our youngest athletes. The risk of long-term heart damage should far outweigh any desire to participate in one or two additional contests. Most parents and coaches probably recognize that their children and athletes will be motivated to participate fully even if they do not feel 100%. This can be due to a desire to play, a desire not to be left out among peers, and real or perceived pressure from others. We need to be sure that we are putting the health and safety of these young people first. Also, it is important to remember that the things we have focused on since the beginning have not changed. We need to work on suppression of the virus through masking, social distancing, testing, and ultimately the use of vaccines when they become available.

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School: Underwood Age: 18 Sports: Cross country, volleyball, basketball, track

School: Underwood Age:18 Sports: Football, basketball, and baseball

School: Henning Age: 18 Sports: Basketball, golf

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: What is your favorite memory from high school : What is your favorite memory from high school sports? sports? : Winning the Section 6A championship in our first : Section and State Track 2019. year of 11-man football. : What does it mean to you to be a student-ath: What does it mean to you to be a student-athlete? lete? : It’s a blessing to be able to compete and : Working hard and having fun with your teammates build relationships that I wouldn’t have, had and meeting new people.

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It’s a great experience. : How important are sports to you and who you are : How important are sports to you and who you are today? today? : High school sports have taught me to work hard for : I love to play and be able to go out and compete. what I want and to be a good leader and teammate.

They have given me something to look forward to every day and have a great time in. They have also taught me leadership, responsibility, perseverance and have given me many great memories.

: What is your favorite memory from high school sports? : My favorite memory from high school sports is winning the girls’ basketball Section 6A championship with my team in 2020. : What does it mean to be a student athlete? : Student athletes are those with a strong sense of discipline. Whether it be in the classroom or on the court, student athletes strive to be their best in both academics and athletics. : How important are sports to you and who you are today? : Sports have without a doubt shaped me into the person that I am today. Accountability, leadership, character, and teamwork are among the qualities that have been instilled in me through sports.

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Grace Lider School: Rothsay Age: 17 Sports: Volleyball, basketball

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: What is your favorite memory from high school sports? : My favorite memory is all of the bus rides to and from games. I also have the great memory of slipping on water from the roof in the middle of the Hillcrest gym during our basketball game last year with around 4 minutes to go before half time so we had to switch courts to finish out the game. : What does it mean to you to be a student-athlete? : To me being a student athlete is being a good role for the younger kids to look up to. It also means that I have something I am committed to and because of that I have rules I have to follow. : How important are sports to you and who you are today? : Sports are very important to me and they are something I look forward to during school. I have created close relationships with many of my coaches and teammates and that is something I will remember forever. I have also learned how to be a leader and work with others, which has helped me become who I am today.

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: What is your favorite memory from high school sports? : My favorite memories are from working together with my team. : What does it mean to be a student athlete? : Being a student-athlete means to be a leader in my school and representing my school. : How important are high school sports to you now? : Sports are very important to me as they have taught me how to work well with others.

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Greta Tollefson School: Pelican Rapids Age: 17 Sports: Basketball, softball, volleyball, cross country, trapshooting

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: What is your favorite memory from high school sports? : Last basketball season when our team went 30-1 beating Fergus Falls with Maddie Guler’s buzzer-beater to win the section championship! : What does it mean to you to be a student-athlete? : Being a student-athlete has taught me work ethic and time management. Each day I plan to balance school, sports, family, and social time. As a student-athlete, I can create great friendships and even help teach younger kids as well. : How important are sports to you and who you are today? : Sports have taught me life skills that no class could have. They have shown me how to push through adversity with the people around you. With sports, I have learned how to push myself to achieve goals. Sports have taught me how to be competitive, disciplined, and driven.

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: What is your favorite memory from high school sports? : My favorite memory from high school sports is playing with my best friends. : What does it mean to you to be a student-athlete? : Being a student-athlete means I have to excel in academics and athletics. : How important are sports to you and who you are today? : Sports are a lot who I am today, as it helps me become more of a positive, encouraging person

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